The promises made when the Penny for Pasco was passed in 2004 and then renewed in 2012 have been kept; Let's renew the penny again for a better and safer Pasco.
Thank you to everyone who voted for the Penny for Pasco. We are thrilled that it passed by nearly 65%! This is such as victory for Pasco County and its residents.
Do you know where to vote? To find your voting precinct, click here. https://t.co/fUF6qWhRZI Vote "yes" for Penny for Pasco on the last item on the ballot. #PennyForPasco#2022Elections
Why do we need the Penny? 1) Build new schools, expansions, and upgrades 2) Enhance public safety and continued road improvements 3) Create good, high-paying jobs 4) Fund acquisition of environmentally-sensitive land for conservation. #PennyforPasco#2022Elections
What is Penny for Pasco? The Penny is a two-time, voter-approved Local Government Infrastructure Surtax in Pasco County. This tax has a cap of $50.00. Renew the Penny on November 8th! Last item on the ballot, be sure to turn over the last page. #PennyforPasco#2022Elections
Did you know that Penny for Pasco paid for Zephyrhills high school renovation? Vote "yes" on November 8th so more schools can be renovated. Click here to see what schools will be renovated if the Penny is passed. https://t.co/LoIgpJRV3v
#PennyforPasco#2022Elections#DidYouKnow
Betsy Kuhn, @pascoschools Assistant Superintendent for Support Services, provided an overview of the Penny for Pasco at this week's @ZephyrhillsCity Council meeting.
Penny revenues are used to enhance the quality of life, through completion of capital projects and purchases.
Did you know that in 2001, 520 acres of environmental land at Crockett Lake were purchased with Penny for Pasco dollars? These acres will remain in conservation forever due to Penny for Pasco. #PennyforPasco#2022Elections#DidYouKnow
Did you know that our school buses run on compressed natural gas (CNG)? If the Penny is renewed, the Penny will pay for a new alternative energy station and bus garage in Central/East Pasco county. #PennyforPasco#2022Elections#DidYouKnow
The last day to request a mail-in ballot is October 28th. Click here to request a mail-in ballot. https://t.co/mB9TNp7Cfv Vote "yes" for the Penny. #PennyforPasco#2022Elections
Early voting starts October 26th, from 7:00a.m.-7:00p.m. Click here to find out where to vote. https://t.co/qNxqNguzaK Vote for the Penny on the last item on the ballot. #PennyforPasco#2022Elections
Did you know that the Starkey Trail now extends to Pinellas County? This is just one of the numerous projects that have been paid for by the Penny. Be sure to vote to renew the Penny on November 8th. It is the last item on the ballot. #PennyforPasco#2022Elections#DidYouKnow
If the Penny is renewed, how will the county use its portion of the money?
Public Safety – 20%
Conservation Lands/Parks – 20%
Transportation – 40%
Economic Development – 20%
Don’t forget to vote to renew the Penny on November 8th! #PennyForPasco#2022Elections
Did you know that the Penny provides protection of environmental lands and parks? Two parks, Ballies Bluff Wilderness Park and Len Angeline Wilderness and Recreation Park, will receive funds to add public access if the Penny is renewed. #PennyforPasco#2022Elections#DidYouKnow
Did you know 💡 @PennyForPasco supports the @smartstartpasco program? SMARTstart has been helping entrepreneurs for 10 years this year, creating 357 jobs over the program's lifetime. #PennyforPasco#PascoProud https://t.co/gCcEBnUOMc
Pasco companies @baymar11 & @floridaavebrew have used resources from the @PennyForPasco supported Pasco EDC International program which helps companies expand their reach & create export sales, bringing money back locally https://t.co/Dsd0JwIzCZ @usfsbdc#PennyforPasco #PascoProud
Did you know that the Penny paid $150 million for new schools and renovation projects? If the Penny is passed on November 8th, six more schools will be built. #PennyforPasco#2022Election#DidYouKnow
Another Penny for Pasco-funded project in New Port Richey. Let's make sure these types of projects continue to be funded...vote yes to renew the Penny for Pasco!
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Thank you @WFLA for sharing information about the Penny for Pasco. We need voters to renew the Penny...the last item on the ballot. https://t.co/Dj0eXFNH9V