The rumor du jour in Pasco County is that Representative Mike Fasano — not exactly the most staunch Republican in the House caucus — is building a new house out of his current district so that he can run for the County Commission in 2014, presumably for Pat Mulieri’s seat.
I asked Rep. Fasano if there was any truth to the rumor and he quickly knocked it down.
“Yes, I am building a home in Land O’ Lakes,” said Rep. Fasano. “However, I have no plans to move in to the home any time soon.”
Continued Fasano, “As a resident of Pasco County for almost 43 years I felt I needed to continue to own property in Pasco and continue to pay property taxes. As you know I had to move out of the home I owned where my mom and I lived in for many years so I could continue to serve in the Florida Legislature. And, as you know my mom passed away over 2 years ago and I did sell the home in December of last year. I am now renting a town house in West Pasco and very happy where I live and the elected office I hold.”
And what about Fasano not running for re-election in 2014?
“Right now, I look forward to serving in the Florida Legislature when my very good friend, Richard Corcoran will be Speaker of the Florida House.”
