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BIOGRAPHY OF GOVERNOR Charlie Crist

Party: Republican
Elected: November 2006
Term Expires: January 2010

Governor Charlie Crist was born in 1956 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, but his family soon settled in St. Petersburg. As a public school student Governor Crist quickly learned the value of participation, leading him to serve as class president at St. Petersburg High School and, later, as

Washington Office:
414 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone (202) 225-1002

Washington Office:
1630 Longworth HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone (202) 225-5755

Gus M. Bilirakis, Republican Congressman from Tarpon Springs in Florida's Ninth District, was elected to Congress on November 7, 2006,
Born on February 8, 1963, Gus learned about the importance of public service early in his life from his father, Michael Bilirakis, who represented the Ninth

Tallahassee Office:
Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe St, Room 318
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850)487-5072

Representing District 10, Senator Rhonda Storms is a member of the following committees: Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, Chair; Social Responsibility Policy and Calendar Committee; Banking and Insurance; Community Affairs; Finance and Tax; Military Affairs and Domestic

Tallahassee Office:
Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe St, Room 208
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850)487-5068

Representing District 12, Senator Crist is a member of the Republican party who maintains membership in the following senate committees:
• Justice Appropriations, Chair
• Commerce and Consumer Services
• Criminal Justice
• Transportation
• Ways and Means
• Legislative Auditing Committee

Capitol Office:
214 House Office Building
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Phone: (850) 488-3087

Representing District 60, Representative Homan is a member of the Republican party who maintains membership in the following house committees:
• Joint Legislative Auditing Committee, Alternating Chair
• Health & Families Council, Vice Chair
• Colleges & Universities

Capitol Office:
313 House Office Building
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Phone: (850) 488-5744

Representing District 61, Representative Weatherford is a member of the Republican party and maintain membership in the following committees:
• Conservation & State Lands
• Utilities & Telecommunications Committee, Vice Chair
• Health Innovation
• Jobs & Entrepreneurship Council

The Board of County Commissioners is the legislative and policy-making body of County government. The Board establishes policies through the enactment of ordinances and adoption of resolutions. The Board adopts the budget and makes all budget decisions with regard to appropriated of funds to County departments, divisions, and some Constitutional Officers in accordance with State Statutes.

The ...more details

Pasco County is governed by five elected Commissioners and an appointed County Administrator. The Administrator has executive powers to implement the policies and procedures set forth by the Board of County Commissioners. This office provides the leadership in the administration and execution of County policies.

The roots of a great community lie in the strength of the educational system that molds today’s children into tomorrow’s leaders. Pasco County is fortunate to have a strong school system with many dedicated professionals who are committed to ensuring that our children are properly equipped to have a meaningful role in our society. It is the efforts of these hard-working educators combined with the ...more details

As Florida's third largest trial court, the Sixth Judicial Circuit is recognized as one of the most efficient trial courts in the nation. The circuit is also recognized nationally for its automation leadership in support of court operations.

Fifty-five judges hear cases in the Sixth Judicial Circuit. Thirty-nine circuit judges and sixteen county judges are assigned to this circuit. The Sixth ...more details

Bernie McCabe was born and raised Florida. He and his wife Denise have two children. Bernie obtained his Bachelor of Arts in 1969 at Stetson University and his Juris Doctor, cum laude in 1972 at the Stetson University College of Law.

Bernie was elected State Attorney in September, 1992 and has been an Assistant State Attorney since 1972. From 1972 through September, 1992, he has held the ...more details

A native Floridian, Bob Dillinger is an Ivy League graduate from Columbia University in New York City in 1973 and then graduated from Stetson College of Law in 1976. He subsequently became an Assistant Public Defender for the Sixth Judicial Circuit.

After several years as an Assistant Public Defender, Bob left Government service to open his own practice where he specialized in criminal defense ...more details

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is the major law enforcement and corrections agency in the county. The Pasco Sheriff's Office is the sole provider of traditional law enforcement for 89 percent of the county's land area and the Sheriff's Office operates the county's two detention centers.

Our agency employs about 1,100 full-and part-time employees, including more than 375 law enforcement deputies, ...more details

Our commitment is to provide the highest quality of ethical and professional response to calls for assistance from citizens and visitors of Pasco County.

We eagerly strive to prevent fires and injuries, to respond quickly and effectively to natural and man-made disasters, to exhibit compassion and patience as care givers, and to constantly improve our role in the punlic safety framework of the county community we serve.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court is an elected Constitutional Officer who under Florida Statutes provides information management, record keeping and financial management to the Circuit Court, County Court and County Government.

Pasco County has developed a reputation for conducting successful elections and providing high quality services to the voters of this county. Voters have, in turn, rewarded our hard work with a high level of confidence and enthusiasm in our electoral procedures. This loyalty has prompted us to serve to the best of our abilities and deliver success. According to the United States Census Bureau, ...more details

Our Mission:

Provide a full range of Tax Collector services for the citizens of Pasco County, acting as agent for Pasco County Government, the Division of Motor Vehicles, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Department of Revenue, and various taxing authorities.

Serve the public professionally, courteously, and competently.

Assist the public in dealing with other governmental ...more details

The primary mission of the Pasco County Property Appraiser's Office is to fairly and equitably discover, list, and value all real estate and tangible personal property in Pasco County for the purpose of creating the annual ad valorem tax roll in accordance with applicable Florida Statutes and Florida Department of Revenue Substantive Regulations.