Tuesday, March 26, 2013
We asked each candidate for New Port Richey City Council what they thought should be done with city-owned properties.
Patch recently asked the seven candidates running for New Port Richey City Council: "What is your vision for the future of the Hacienda Hotel? What are your ideas for use or redevelopment of other vacant properties the city owns, like the First Baptist Church Site and Post Office?" We got answers. Here's what Jonathan Tietz had to say: I have spoken extensively on this topic with residents, city council members, and city staff about these properties. With public information available to any resident it would appear to me that the Post Office is a good choice to host a business incubator. I also agree with the Council that the Hacienda should be renovated and provided as a city-owned tenant property housing something like the West Pasco …
We asked each candidate for New Port Richey City Council what they thought should be done with city-owned properties.
Patch recently asked the seven candidates running for New Port Richey City Council: "What is your vision for the future of the Hacienda Hotel? What are your ideas for use or redevelopment of other vacant properties the city owns, like the First Baptist Church Site and Post Office?" We got answers. Here's what Ginny Miller had to say: Sell the 1st Baptist (includes Post office) to a developer, with strings attached that further community redevelopment goals. Keep the Hacienda, but partner with a professional developer in a long term deal. Find the other six candidates' responses to this question at our hub article.
We asked each candidate for New Port Richey City Council what they thought should be done with city-owned properties.
Patch recently asked candidates running for New Port Richey City Council: "What is your vision for the future of the Hacienda Hotel? What are your ideas for use or redevelopment of other vacant properties the city owns, like the First Baptist Church Site and Post Office?" We got answers. Here's what Bob Langford had to say: We are getting assistance from the Pasco Economic Development Council and are soliciting for ideas from the public on what's the desired use for the Hacienda. We're having a workshop tomorrow (March 12) on this very subject. We, with the PEDC, have an on-line questionnaire right now seeking comments regarding this. This is unique in that it can give anyone the opportunity to weigh in on what they would like to see…
We asked each candidate for New Port Richey City Council what they thought should be done with city-owned properties.
Patch recently asked candidates running for New Port Richey City Council: "What is your vision for the future of the Hacienda Hotel? What are your ideas for use or redevelopment of other vacant properties the city owns, like the First Baptist Church Site and Post Office?" We got answers. Here's what Rose Mohr had to say: Find the other six candidates' responses to this question at our hub article.
We asked each candidate for New Port Richey City Council what they thought should be done with city-owned properties.
Patch recently asked candidates running for New Port Richey City Council: "What is your vision for the future of the Hacienda Hotel? What are your ideas for use or redevelopment of other vacant properties the city owns, like the First Baptist Church Site and Post Office?" We got answers. Here's what Jeff Starkey had to say: The Hacienda Hotel is the gem at the heart of our city. Its history and origin is both captivating and romantic. I can only imagine what it must have been like to walk through its doors in the 1920’s and 30’s. I would like to see it restored to its glory as a small hotel with a nice restaurant or even a Bed and Breakfast style establishment. The city needs to sell its vacant properties and we need to do a better job…
We asked each candidate for New Port Richey City Council what they thought should be done with city-owned properties.
Patch recently asked the seven candidates running for New Port Richey City Council their thoughts on city issues. We got answers. Some of our questions were about candidates' visions for the Hacienda Hotel and goals for redevelopment issues. We asked: "What is your vision for the future of the Hacienda Hotel? What are your ideas for use or redevelopment of other vacant properties the city owns, like the First Baptist Church Site and Post Office?" Click on each of the candidate names below to read their responses to this question. The elections are April 9. There are two city council seats up for grabs.
We asked each candidate for New Port Richey City Council what they thought should be done with city-owned properties.
Patch recently asked candidates running for New Port Richey City Council: "What is your vision for the future of the Hacienda Hotel? What are your ideas for use or redevelopment of other vacant properties the city owns, like the First Baptist Church Site and Post Office?" We got answers. Here's what Michael Malterer had to say: Find the other six candidates' responses to this question at our hub article.
We asked each candidate for New Port Richey City Council what they thought should be done with city-owned properties.
Patch recently asked candidates running for New Port Richey City Council: "What is your vision for the future of the Hacienda Hotel? What are your ideas for use or redevelopment of other vacant properties the city owns, like the First Baptist Church Site and Post Office?" We got answers. Here's what Chopper Davis had to say: Find the other six candidates' responses to this question at our hub article.
Monday, March 25, 2013
We asked each candidate for New Port Richey City Council whether they thought the city was financially healthy.
Patch recently asked the seven candidates running for New Port Richey City Council: "How do you define whether the city is “financially healthy?” What are your ideas for making sure the city meet that definition, if it hasn’t already?" We also asked: "What’s your position on the ideas of cutting services, raising taxes or increasing fees as options for helping the city be financially healthy? What other strategies would you use?" We got answers. Here's what Ginny Miller had to say: If we take in less than we spend, we’re not financially healthy. We were created to provide for the “…health, safety, and welfare…” of our taxpayers. Our job is to weigh and balance those goals and figure out the best way to do that in within the confines of…
We asked each candidate for New Port Richey City Council whether they thought the city was financially healthy.
Patch recently asked the seven candidates running for New Port Richey City Council: "How do you define whether the city is “financially healthy?” What are your ideas for making sure the city meet that definition, if it hasn’t already?" We also asked; "What’s your position on the ideas of cutting services, raising taxes or increasing fees as options for helping the city be financially healthy? What other strategies would you use?" We got answers. Here's what Chopper Davis had to say: I think we are on our way back and have to look for other revenue sources without raising taxes on our citizens. Find the other six candidates' responses to this question at our hub article.
Rob Marlowe
7:26 am on Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Sometimes it helps to have a fresh set of eyes look at a problem. That is why the city asked AECOM to develop a plan and I believe that is why Jon is running for city council. The city didn't ignore the consultant's recommendations. You may have noticed that folks buying real estate have been in short supply the last couple of years. The only "deals" we were offered on the FBC property involved … more ›