Stephanie C. Vazquez
Vazquez is a U.S. Air Force veteran who works as a remote marketing manager for Northeastern University and has been pursuing a master's degree in public administration. She has served as an advisory board member for Post 9/11 Veterans Corp., as vice president of the U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking, and as public information officer for the City of Zephyrhills. She is the Democratic nominee against incumbent Seth Weightman in District 2.
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Positions on the major issues
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Taxes & spending Mixed / neutral· stated position
She says she would ask tough questions before approving new spending and fight for a county government that tightens its belt before asking taxpayers to do more, while also saying core services such as public safety and emergency response should be protected. She does not state a position on cutting property tax rates.
"Fight for a county government that tightens its belt before asking taxpayers to do more"
Housing affordability Leans agree· stated position
She says she would push for new development to include housing options for working families and seniors rather than only high-end builds, and work to keep longtime residents from being priced out as Pasco grows.
"Advocate for new development to include housing options for working families and seniors, not just high-end builds"
Environment & water Strongly agrees· stated position
She would prioritize modern stormwater systems and drainage improvements in high-risk areas and protect natural systems such as wetlands and open land that absorb water and reduce flooding.
"Protect natural systems like wetlands and open land that help absorb water and reduce flooding"
Growth & development Strongly agrees· stated position
She says she would tie rezoning and development approvals to real road capacity, school availability and infrastructure readiness, and would not support major developments unless infrastructure is funded first. She says she is not anti-development but wants developers to pay their fair share for road improvements tied to their projects.
"Tie rezoning and development approvals to real road capacity, school availability, and infrastructure readiness"
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: Property taxes, Crime & policing, 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
- Housing and transparency proposals — Proposes a county rule requiring larger developments to include affordable homes, repeal or major reform of the Live Local Act, evening commission meetings and a Resident Growth Advisory Council; says the county should cut waste before raising taxes. Weightman did not answer the Hernando Sun's questions.
- Live Local Act and county control over development — In a Hernando Sun questionnaire, Vazquez said she supports repealing or significantly reforming the state Live Local Act so Pasco has more say over what gets built, and proposed requiring larger developments to include a share of affordable homes.
- Transparency and evening meetings — Vazquez said she would propose evening commission meetings, clearer public explanations of major agenda items, and a Resident Growth Advisory Council so residents can weigh in before major development decisions. (Weightman had not answered the paper's questions at press time.)
Endorsements (as reported)
- Sierra Club Florida (listed on the page as "Stephanie Velasquez")