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County · 2026 Candidate

Tim Hughes

Running for County Commission District 2, District 2
Party: DemocratStatus: Qualified
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Running against

Other 2026 candidates for County Commission District 2, 2.

Brian Scott
Republican · Incumbent · Qualified
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What to know

Hughes entered the race late, after Scott had initially drawn no opponent. He spent 20 years as an environmental specialist in watershed management for Prince William County, Virginia, retiring in 2023, and is now conservation chair of the Suncoast Sierra Club and a member of Clearwater's Community Resiliency and Leisure Services Board. His campaign centers on flood resilience, protecting green space as the county grows denser, and converting aging mobile home parks into affordable housing.

Positions on Key Issues

Sourced from campaign websites and public statements. These are the candidate's own claims as published, not independently verified by Activate Pinellas unless marked.

Housing
Tim supports a county-wide plan to convert aging mobile home parks into modern, affordable condominium communities with green space, energy efficiency, and walkable design.
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Environment
Tim will prioritize policies that reduce flooding risk across the county.
Pinellas faces growing density, loss of green space, and funding threats to parks and stormwater programs.
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Infiltration & Inflow (I&I) Abatement : Repair aging sanitary sewer lines to prevent rainwater from infiltrating the sewer system during storm events, eliminating raw sewage backups and spills into neighborhoods and waterways.
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Insurance
After Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Tim will lead a collaborative task force to develop SMART flood-reduction plans and work with insurers to lower property insurance rates.
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Transportation
Tim will form a collaborative task force with staff in Pinellas County, Forward Pinellas, and neighboring counties like Hillsborough and Pasco to develop a comprehensive transportation improvement policy for the future — incorporating public transit including electric bus lines, a regional subway system, and inner-city trolley systems.
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Frequently Asked

Who is Tim Hughes?
Tim Hughes is a 2026 Democrat candidate for County Commission District 2, 2. Tim Hughes has stated positions on 5 key issues.
What office is Tim Hughes running for?
Tim Hughes is running for County Commission District 2, 2.
How can I learn more about Tim Hughes's positions?
Tim Hughes's stated positions cover: Housing, Environment, Insurance, Transportation. See full positions below.

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