County, Businesses Enter an ‘Era of Cooperation’
NEW PORT RICHEY – In September 2008, the nonprofit Urban Land Institute held up a mirror to Pasco County officials. Government leaders weren’t entirely pleased with the reflection.
The revelations spurred county officials to action. During the past three years, they worked to implement the institute’s recommendation to streamline services, Chief Assistant County Administrator Michele Baker recently told the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce.
In the past, business owners and others lamented the difficulties faced in obtaining building permits or other county documents.
Much has changed in the intervening years, Baker said. Despite the recession, which cut deeply into tax revenues, Pasco is making headway and is positioned for economic recovery, she said.
“We are hopeful that the positive changes will help to stimulate the recovery of the economy here in Pasco County,” she said.
County business leaders have noticed the effort.
