Your Complete Government Guide

Pasco County Government

Everything you need to know about your local government — county commissioners, constitutional officers, school board, departments, and how to get involved.

~570,000

Population (2026)

Commission Districts

Dade City

County Seat

1887

Year Established

Commissioners Constitutional Officers School Board Administration Departments Locations Get Involved

Pasco County, Florida

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Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)is the legislative and governing body of Pasco County. Five commissioners are elected countywide to represent individual districts. The board sets the county budget, establishes local ordinances, approves land-use decisions, and oversees county services. As an unincorporated area, communities like Wesley Chapel, Land O' Lakes, and Zephyrhills are governed directly by the BOCC.

BOCC Meeting Schedule

Meetings are held most Tuesdays at 1:30 PM and 6:00 PM (alternating schedule) at the West Pasco Government Center, 8731 Citizens Drive, New Port Richey. Meetings are open to the public and livestreamed on Pasco TV and YouTube.

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Ron Oakley

County Commissioner — District 1

Serves western Pasco including New Port Richey, Holiday, and Hudson

(727) 847-8120 Website

Seth Weightman

County Commissioner — District 2

Serves central-west Pasco including Trinity, Odessa, and Starkey Ranch

(727) 847-8120 Website

Kathryn Starkey

County Commissioner — District 3

Serves eastern Pasco including Dade City, Zephyrhills, and San Antonio

(813) 235-6055 Website

Lisa Yeager

County Commissioner — District 4

Serves south-central Pasco including Land O' Lakes and Lutz

(813) 235-6055 Website

Jack Mariano

County Commissioner — District 5

Serves Wesley Chapel, Wiregrass Ranch, and New Tampa corridor

(813) 235-6055 Website

Constitutional Officers

Florida's constitution establishes five independently elected county officers, each serving a four-year term. These officials operate their own offices and budgets, separate from the Board of County Commissioners. They are accountable directly to Pasco County voters.

Chris Nocco

Sheriff

Law enforcement, corrections, court security, and school resource officers. Non-emergency line, option 7.

(727) 847-8102 Website

Mike Fasano

Tax Collector

Property taxes, vehicle registration, driver licenses, hunting & fishing licenses, and birth certificates.

(727) 847-8165 Website

Brian Corley

Supervisor of Elections

Voter registration, elections administration, early voting, vote-by-mail, and polling locations.

(800) 851-8754 Website

Nikki Alvarez-Sowles

Clerk & Comptroller

Court records, marriage licenses, passports, recording documents, and county financial oversight.

(727) 847-8110 Website

Mike Wells

Property Appraiser

Property valuations, homestead & other exemptions, TRIM notices, and tangible personal property.

(727) 847-8151 Website

Emergency? Always dial 911. For non-emergency police, call the Sheriff's Office at (727) 847-8102, option 7.

Pasco County School Board

The District School Board of Pasco Countyoversees one of Florida's largest school districts with over 80,000 students across 100+ schools. The board sets district policy, approves the budget, and hires the Superintendent. Five board members are elected by district.

Superintendent of Schools

John Legg

Elected in November 2024. Former educator, co-founder of Dayspring Academy, and former Florida state legislator (House & Senate).

(813) 794-2200 pasco.k12.fl.us

School Board Members

Colleen Beaudoin

District 2 — Chairman

Al Hernandez

District 1 — Vice Chairman

Cynthia Armstrong

District 3 — Member

Jessica Wright

District 4 — Member

Megan Harding

District 5 — Member

School Board Meetings

1st Tuesday of each month at 9:30 AM• 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM
7227 Land O' Lakes Blvd, Land O' Lakes, FL 34638

County Administration

The County Administrator is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to manage day-to-day government operations. The administrator oversees all county departments, implements board policies, and prepares the annual budget for board approval.

County Administrator

Mike Carballa

Oversees all county departments and implements policies set by the Board of County Commissioners.

(727) 847-8110

Fire Chief

Ryan Guynn

Confirmed November 2024. Over 25 years of public safety experience. Leads Pasco County Fire Rescue (PCFR).

(813) 929-2750

Departments & Services Directory

Emergency: always dial 911.Below are Pasco County's major departments and their contact information.

Pasco County Fire Rescue

Fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, and fire prevention

(813) 929-2750 Website

Pasco County Utilities

Water, sewer, and reclaimed water services. Outages: (727) 847-8144

(727) 847-8131 Website

Public Works

Stormwater management, road maintenance, engineering, and transportation planning

(727) 834-3611 Website

Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources

County parks, sports facilities, nature preserves, and recreation programs

(727) 834-3247 Website

Planning & Development

Zoning, land use, permitting, building inspections, and code enforcement

(727) 847-8132 Website

Animal Services

Animal adoption, licensing, lost pets, and animal control

(813) 929-1212 Website

Pasco County Library System

8 library branches across the county with free programs, Wi-Fi, and digital resources

(727) 861-3040 Website

Mosquito Control District

Mosquito surveillance, spraying, and larvicide programs. Mon–Fri 7 AM – 3:30 PM

(727) 376-4568 Website

Emergency Management

Disaster preparedness, hurricane planning, shelters, and emergency notifications

(727) 847-8137 Website

Customer Service (Pasco Connect)

General county information, report road/utility/code issues, and service requests

(727) 847-2411 Website

County Office Locations

West Pasco Government Center

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West Pasco Government Center

8731 Citizens Drive
New Port Richey, FL 34654

(727) 847-2411 Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM

Primary location for BOCC meetings and most county services

East Pasco Government Center

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East Pasco Government Center

14236 Sixth Street
Dade City, FL 33523

(352) 521-4274 Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM

County seat location — court offices, property appraiser, tax collector

Get Involved

Your voice matters in local government. Here's how you can participate and stay informed.

Attend a BOCC Meeting

All Board of County Commissioners meetings are open to the public. Attend in person at the West Pasco Government Center or watch live on Pasco TV and YouTube. Public comment periods are available at each meeting.

Register to Vote

Check your voter registration status, update your address, request a mail ballot, or find your polling location through the Supervisor of Elections at pascovotes.com.

Advisory Boards & Committees

Pasco County has numerous advisory boards covering planning, parks, libraries, and more. Residents can apply to serve and help shape county policy. Visit pascocountyfl.gov for openings.

Report an Issue

Use the Pasco Connect app or call (727) 847-2411 to report road hazards, utility problems, code enforcement issues, or other concerns. Staff will route your request to the right department.

Public Records Requests

Florida's Sunshine Law guarantees public access to government records. Submit requests online at pascocountyfl.gov or call (727) 847-8110.

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