Ive lived in West Pasco nearly all of my life, specifically District 4. The exception was when I attended USF for Architecture and City Planning. Where I later decided to study Sociology. Ive seen many changes here, good and the bad. The population of our county has increased by 30% in nearly a decade. Yet our roadways look the same. As a soccer coach I tell my players to be proactive and not reactive. Long term infrastructure policies are the common sense, proactive solutions we need. It would be naive to think that our population isnt going to keep drastically increasing.
As a community we should think about what our landscape will look like in 20-30 years. The growth is inevitable. Pasco has a rich and unique history. We can maintain that. Pasco also has a rich and unique environment. We can protect that. Common sense policies regarding development and redevelopment can help us maintain our community identity and safekeep our agricultural and green spaces. The socioeconomic landscape will also be constantly changing. There is already a huge disparity in District 4. We cannot let progress be a detriment to many of our neighbors who feel forgotten or not heard. Common sense, proactive and responsible policies are what we need. Just because Im a candidate doesnt mean Im a politician. Im just a Pasco man who wants the best for all of us and our land. Thank you for your support.
Paid by Paul Bybee, Republican, for Pasco County Commissioner District 4