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Tax Collector Mike Fasano Announces Holiday Season Giving Opportunities Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano announces that his office pasco/tc-gives/donate is sponsoring the following events to help the community during the 2023 holiday season: The locations of the five tax collector offices are: - West Pasco Government Center, 8731 Citizens Drive – Room 120, • Be a Santa to a Senior – collection boxes are in each of the five tax New Port Richey collector offices. Please stop by and donate a personal care item for a local senior citizen (i.e., toiletries, bath sets, greeting cards, - Gulf Harbors – 4720 U.S. Highway 19, New Port Richey stationery, stamps, etc.). Gifts will be collected until December 15. - Land O’ Lakes, 4135 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. (US 41), Land O’ Lakes • Toys 4 Tots – the five tax collector’s office locations in Pasco County are all drop-off sites for the Marine Corps League’s annual - Wesley Chapel – 4610 Pet Lane – Room C 101, Lutz/ Wesley toy drive. Toys for children of military personnel will be collected Chapel up to December 15. - East Pasco Government Center, 14236 – 6thStreet – Room 100, • Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Drive – The Gulf Harbors and Wesley Dade City Chapel offices will be Red Kettle donation sites on December 9 and December 16. Please stop by between 8:30 AM and NOON to “Please join the staff of the Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office as contribute to the important programs the Salvation Army provides we celebrate the holidays by reaching out to those most in need,” throughout the year. states Tax Collector Mike Fasano. “Your support of these wonderful local programs will help countless people enjoy the holidays this • 29th Annual Holiday Food Giveaway – on December 15 food for year. Your gift of any amount will go a long way towards helping those in need will be distributed by Tax Collector Mike Fasano and our community have a joyous holiday season.” other officials. Additional details of this event will soon be sent in a separate release. To support this event collection jars will be For details about each program, information regarding hours and on display in December in each of the five tax collector offices in locations, or general questions about the services provided by the Pasco County. Donations made will help purchase fresh food and Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office, please contact Greg Giordano, other items for needy families this holiday season and into 2024. Assistant Tax Collector at (727) 847-8179. Donations may also be made at: https://www.govhub.com/fl-
Pasco County Animal Services Represented on National Board Pasco County Animal Services (PCAS) is proud to take its premier service of animal sheltering to the national level with Assistant Director Spencer Conover’s recent selection as the newest Vice President of the National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA) for a minimum one-year term.
has been part of the NACA Board of Directors since being elected in 2020. He was re-elected in 2022 to a second, three-year term.
“Over the past three years with the NACA, I’ve been honored to help thousands of animal control officersImage and hundreds of great animal control organizations across the county,” Conover says. “I’m really looking forward to extending that reach in my new opportunity as the Vice President.”
Conover is a certified animal control officer, humane euthanasia technician and a certified public manager who has worked in the animal welfare industry for 13 years with organizations in Florida, Colorado and Utah.
Conover has served as the PCAS Assistant Director since 2018 and
While on the NACA Board, Conover helps shape policy, create programs and provide direct support to animal control agencies throughout the country. This year, he was able to provide direct support to animal control officers in Florida, Texas and Louisiana through in-person training.
The Pasco County Animal Services Department is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health, safety and welfare of animals and people. For more information, including a full list of programs and services, please visit our website at: MyPasco.net/PAS
Discover the Inner Workings of Your County Government Join the Pasco Citizens Academy! - Gain a deep understanding of Pasco County’s budget development. - Learn about the County’s structure and the essential functions of its Constitutional Officers and departments. - Engage directly with elected officials, state agency partners, department directors, and county staff. When? Spring 2024 How to Apply: Visit: https://pascocountyfl-services.app. transform.civicplus.com/forms/26223 Spots are limited to 25 participants! Program Highlights: - Interactive sessions with hands-on experience in county
government operations. - Learn directly from key figures in the County. - Become a well-informed ambassador for your community, eligible to serve on advisory boards and volunteer. Questions? Contact County Administration at 727-847-8115 or email dberger@mypasco.net. Embark on a Journey of Civic Engagement & Learning with the Pasco Citizens Academy!
