Media Release | September 16, 2025
Pasco Media Relations & Communications
~~One of only seven Florida counties to achieve this honor~~
PASCO COUNTY, FL —- From filling potholes to cleaning coastlines, Pasco County’s Public Works team keeps our community running smoothly – so much so that we’ve earned national recognition for doing it exceptionally well. The American Public Works Association (APWA) is accrediting our team – placing us in an elite group – just the seventh of Florida’s 67 counties to achieve this honor.
“This is transformational for Pasco County Public Works,” says Public Works Director Jason Mickel. “This APWA accreditation confirms the department has implemented the necessary tools and requirements to help us maintain the infrastructure that everyone in Pasco relies on every day.”
The accreditation process is rigorous and comprehensive, requiring departments to meet high standards in operations, planning and service delivery. It opens the door to top-tier education and training programs, along with access to a national network of public works professionals sharing the latest technologies and management strategies. APWA represents more than 30,000 members across the U.S. and Canada.
“This is an outstanding accomplishment for our Public Works team,” says Assistant County Administrator Branford Adumuah, who launched the three-year accreditation journey during his previous tenure as Public Works Director. “It’s an in-depth process, and we’re incredibly proud of our team’s commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in making Pasco County a great place to work and live.”
Pasco’s APWA accreditation is valid for four years, with semi-annual updates required to ensure ongoing compliance and continued excellence.
Learn more about how Pasco Public Works is serving our community: mypas.co/publicworks.