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County Commission Meetings, Metropolitan Planning Meetings, In the News

February 2026

Updated February 12, 2026

Michele Miller
What’s What New Port Richey

Here’s a special section to keep you informed about the activities of Pasco County Commissioners, who serve as the legislative and policy-making body in one of Florida’s fastest-growing counties.

These are your elected officials, who serve staggered four-year terms. You may want to keep up with their activities, attend a meeting, or review the agenda to see if there is something you, as a constituent, would like to weigh in on.

Readers are encouraged to check out the Pasco County Commission website on their own at www.pascocountyfl.net/County-Commissioners to find info on who represents your district, their contact info, and more useful information for the members of the Pasco County community.

How to attend Pasco County Commission meetings in person or virtually.
Dates and location of upcoming Pasco County and Planning Committee Meetings
Local news stories – Pasco County Government/Commissioners
Political Announcements | Candidate Meet & Greets

Pasco County Commission meetings are traditionally held every other Tuesday, either at the West Pasco Government Center in New Port Richey or the Pasco County Historic Courthouse in Dade City. For information on Pasco County Commissioners – who they are, when they meet, and their vision statement – go to the Pasco County Commissioners web page here.

Planning Committee meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at the Historic Pasco County Courthouse, Second Floor Board Room, Dade City, and on the third Thursday of each month at the West Pasco Government Center, Board Room, New Port Richey (except September – fourth Thursday and December – no meeting due to holiday). For information on development and planning, click here.

The Pasco County Planning Commission (PC) Meeting Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in the West Pasco Government Center Boardroom in New Port Richey will be streamed online and broadcast live on Pasco Television. Members of the public can take part in the meeting in-person or virtually. To participate in the Public Comment and/or Public Hearing section of the Agenda: Via WebEx during the meeting: You must pre-register by completing a Public Comment Form or by calling Customer Service at 727.847.2411 by 4 p.m. February 18, 2026.
The Pasco Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m., in the Historic Pasco County Courthouse Boardroom in Dade City, will be streamed online and broadcast live on Pasco Television. Members of the public can take part in the meeting in person or virtually. To participate in the Public Comment section of the Agenda:
- Via WebEx during the meeting: You must pre-register by completing Public Comment Form or by calling Customer Service at 727.847.2411 by 4 p.m. February 2, 2026.
- In Person: You can address the Board from the podium inside the boardroom.
The Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) meeting Thursday, February 12, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m. in the Historic Pasco County Courthouse Boardroom in Dade City, will be streamed online and broadcast live on Pasco Television. Members of the public can address the board from the podium inside the boardroom during the Public Comment section of the Agenda. You can also e-mail comments and any supporting materials to mpocomments@mypasco.net. Please note that e-mails will be sent to MPO Board members; however, e-mails will not be read out loud at meetings and will not be included as part of official meeting records, unless authorized by the MPO Board.

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