Kathryn Starkey wins seat on Pasco County Commission
Kathryn Starkey was elected Tuesday as the new District 3 county commissioner, filling a seat held for 28 years by her friend Ann Hildebrand. Starkey, a Republican, easily held off Democratic hopeful Matt Murphy, a project manager for a utility contractor. She was leading with 58 percent of the vote with nearly all precincts counted. [...]
Congressman Gus Bilirakis endorses Kathryn
Republican Candidate Kathryn Starkey, has announced that Congressman Gus Bilirakis has endorsed Kathryn in her bid for the District 3 seat. “I am proud to endorse Kathyrn Starkey for the Pasco County Commission”, said Bilirakis. “Kathryn’s background in elected office and her service to our community provides her with a solid foundation to lead Pasco [...]
Times: Starkey advances to November race
Former School Board member Kathryn Starkey easily won a five-person GOP primary to replace Commissioner Ann Hildebrand, who declined to run for an eighth term. Starkey faces a Democratic opponent in November. READ MORE>>>
TBO: Starkey wins GOP race for Pasco commissioner
Pasco voters stuck with the familiar Tuesday, returning two incumbent commissioners and nominating former school board member Kathryn Starkey to the board. Starkey emerged from a crowded field to win the Republican nomination for the District 3 seat being vacated by retiring Chairwoman Ann Hildebrand. She won 43 percent of the vote and faces Democrat [...]
Tampa Bay Times endorses Kathryn
The Tampa Bay Times has endorsed Kathryn, writing: It’s not easy job to follow an institution. But, that is the challenge facing the District 3 candidates seeking to replace Ann Hildebrand who is retiring after 28 years on the commission. It is a crowded field of five with the winner facing Democrat Matt Murphy in [...]
Mayor of Zephyrhills, Steve Van Gorden, endorses Kathryn
Mayor of Zephyrhills, Steve Van Gorden, has endorsed Kathryn. Mayor Van Gorden stated, “It is essential for Pasco County and the City of Zephyrhills to attract economic development that will improve the quality of life for their residents.” “KathrynStarkey not only understands how essential job growth and economic development are for Pasco County and the [...]
Incoming Speaker of the House and Pasco’s own Will Weatherford endorses Kathryn
Incoming House Speaker Will Weatherford has endorsed Kathryn Starkey in her bid for the Pasco County Commission, District 3. “I am honored to lend my support and endorsement for Kathryn Starkey,” said Speaker-designate Will Weatherford. “As a former Pasco County School Board Member she was our conservative voice and as a County Commissioner I know [...]
Tampa Trib: Primary candidates land endorsements
Pasco County’s political leaders are lending their influence to a number of primary races. County Commission Chairwoman Ann Hildebrand may be retiring from public life when her term ends this year, but she isn’t going silently. Hildebrand has endorsed former school board member Kathryn Starkey as her chosen successor. “I’ve known Kathryn for 20 years, [...]
Ann Hildebrand endorses Kathryn Starkey
Republican Candidate Kathryn Starkey, has announced that retiring Pasco County Commissioner Ann Hildebrand has endorsed Kathryn in her bid for the District 3 seat. “I have decided to retire after 28 years of public service in Pasco County. It has been my honor to represent Pasco on the County Commission,” said Commissioner Ann Hildebrand. “I [...]
Susan Arnett withdraws from Pasco commission race
Former United Way of Pasco president Susan Arnett is dropping out of the crowded field to replace retiring County Commissioner Ann Hildebrand. Arnett, who entered the race in early April, cited personal issues. Her mother-in-law passed away a few weeks ago and she and her husband are also dealing with insurance problems after a sinkhole [...]