Four candidates will run for mayor in New Port Richey this spring, with additional contenders in Port Richey. Christine Sullivan will return to City Council Seat 1. A candidate forum is scheduled for March 30, with election day set for April 14. Candidates include Chopper Davis, Marlowe Jones, Daisy Thomas, Kelly Timmons, John Eric Hoover, and Linda Rodriguez. Davis emphasizes economic development and safety, while Jones focuses on community equity after a 2023 civil rights lawsuit. Thomas prioritizes transparency and transportation expansion, and Timmons advocates for improved infrastructure. Hoover, Port Richey’s current mayor, promotes waterfront growth, and Rodriguez highlights economic resilience and civic engagement.
New Port Richey and Port Richey Mayoral Candidates Announced
