VISIONS FOR 2020
Pinellas County Commissioner
Charlie Justice, District 3
We will be rejecting the partisan extremism that permeates our federal
politics in order to get things done here at home. By working with our city
and community partners, we will bring needed focus to our unincorporated
neighborhoods. We are tackling areas of poverty with intensity, promoting
our local small businesses, protecting local employees and investing in our
infrastructure for the long term. The foundation we have built is strong for the
challenges ahead. Reducing congestion, increasing housing opportunities and
continuing to grow our economy are keys to keeping Pinellas County the best
place to grow up, work, raise your family and retire.
Pinellas County Commissioner
Dave Eggers, District 4
Going forward, Pinellas must improve its regional relationships and
partnerships. Partnering with municipalities, the Health Department, mental
health communities/hospitals, the business communities and universities,
Pinellas will improve its quality of life through enhancements to infrastructure,
public safety/health and employment opportunities. Safety/health is
paramount as we recruit, develop technology/equipment for our safety services
and personnel, and as we partner to ensure our first-rate health system. Daily
commitment is critical. Developing a diverse set of jobs and access to jobs is
essential. Recruiting/retaining businesses, tying them in with our universities/
vocational partners and having government services that look to assist and find
answers will all be equally critical for a sound employment basis.
Pinellas County Commissioner
Karen Williams Seel, District 5
My vision is to set the standard for public service in America. More
importantly, the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners operates the
essential services that you encounter on a daily basis – water, sewer, animal
services, 911, our airport, roads, parks and everything else that touches your
life on a daily basis. We’re proud of our relationship with our citizens and with
our cities. Our County Commission is a testimonial to how good government
works. We respect each other, work through solutions and find ways to serve
you.
Pinellas County Commissioner
Kathleen Peters, District 6
As a first-year Pinellas County Commissioner, I learned far more than I could
have imagined. With a record number of opioid-related deaths and the highest
suicide rate in Florida, Pinellas County is intensely focused on understanding
the care needed for those with mental health and substance use issues. We’re
assessing what’s going well, while looking for new opportunities to improve
our behavioral health system of care. I look forward to continuing to work
every day toward access to quality health care that supports recovery for
mental illness and addiction.
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