Kathleen Peters
Qualified for the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot according to the Florida Division of Elections, 2026 general election candidate list (Qualified).
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Positions on the major issues
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Taxes & spending Strongly agrees· stated position
Peters' campaign website, quoted on Ballotpedia, says she believes in keeping taxes low while performing the core functions of government. It says she was the only Pinellas County commissioner to oppose raising taxes in 2021 and that she opposes a proposed increase in the county gas tax.
"Commissioner Peters believes in keeping taxes low while performing the core functions of government."
Property taxes Leans agree· stated position
Cites rolling back property-tax rates in four of five years, returning over $100 million to taxpayers.
Environment & water Leans agree· stated position
Peters' website says the county must balance population growth with preserving natural green space, cites her support for conservation projects, her push for stricter reporting on raw sewage discharges, and says she sponsored fracking-ban legislation in the Florida House and has advocated banning offshore drilling.
"As Pinellas County continues to grow in population, we must balance the needs of our community with the preservation of its natural green space."
Crime & policing Leans agree· stated position
Peters' website says public safety is the core function of government at all levels and that she strongly supports providing law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS professionals with the resources they need.
"Public safety is the core function of government at all levels, and must be at the forefront of every decision made by elected leaders."
No public position found on 3 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Housing affordability, Growth & development, Veterans. This is reported as unknown rather than guessed from party affiliation; these issues are excluded from this candidate's match score.
Other issues this candidate has raised
- Behavioral health and the opioid crisis — Peters' website lists the mental health, addiction and opioid crises as a top issue and says she works with community partners to streamline access to treatment and expand prevention and community education.
- Water and wastewater infrastructure — Peters' website says she has advocated upgrading the county's wastewater and stormwater treatment facilities and that as Pinellas County's representative on the Tampa Bay Water Board she works on protecting water sources and treatment oversight.
Record: votes, actions and documented facts
- Oct. 13, 2026: commission voted unanimously to end the county's sexual-assault forensic exam funding agreement with Suncoast Center as of Dec. 31, shifting the service to hospitals; Peters questioned whether a workable system could be ready by Jan. 1.
Endorsements (as reported)
- Tampa Bay Times (editorial recommendation; published Oct. 1)