City Council

The City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 5919 Main Street.

Council Responsibilities

The City Council serves as the City's legislative body, consisting of five members, one of whom serves as Mayor and one of whom serves as Deputy Mayor. The City Council represents the residents of the City of New Port Richey by making legislative policy decisions.  They are elected at large for three-year terms at non-partisan elections and hold office until their successors have been elected.  The terms of office commence on the third Tuesday in the month of April when elected to office. The Deputy Mayor is elected from among their fellow Council Members. The City Charter prohibits any individual from serving more than nine (9) consecutive years as an elected city official.

As the city's legislative body, the City Council is authorized to pass ordinances and adopt resolutions as is determined necessary to carry out the duties of the city in the best interest of the residents and members of the business community. The City Council also acts on recommendations that are advanced from various City boards and committees. The City Council is bound to act in accordance with the City Charter and state law.

The City Council appoints the City Manager, who is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the City.  The City Council also appoints the City Attorney.

Council Powers

The City Council’s powers consist of:

  • Adopting all ordinances
  • Authorizing bond issues
  • Establishing municipal policy
  • Levying taxes
  • Making appropriations
  • Providing for the internal structure of the local government
  • Reviewing, revising, and adopting thebudget

The council has the authority to initiate hearings for the purpose of gathering information for ordinance making and airing public problems and to supervise the spending of appropriations.

Vox Pop

The vox pop item at regular meetings of the City Council is an opportunity for citizens in the audience to address the City Council on matters that are not specifically listed on the agenda for that meeting. A person who wishes to speak to the City Council will be limited to a maximum of three minutes. Speakers must identify themselves prior to speaking by stating their name and address for the record.

Meeting Live Streams

The City Council Meetings, Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Meetings, and Land Development Review Board (LDRB) Meetings are broadcast live on the link down below. Click on the “Watch Live” link to start the live stream.

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Council Meeting Guidelines

  • Items listed on the agenda after the roll call, pledge of allegiance to the flag, and moment of silence / invocation are:
    • Consent agenda
    • Council business
    • Public hearings
  • Manner of addressing the Council: Upon recognition by the chair, the person shall proceed to give his/her name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record. Statements shall be addressed to the Council as a body. No person, other than the person having the floor, shall be permitted to enter into any discussion without recognition by the chair.
  • Personal and slanderous remarks: Any person making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks, or who shall become boisterous while addressing the Council, shall be asked by the chair to cease or be asked to leave unless permission to continue be granted by a majority of the Council.
  • The City Council will take action only on those items listed on the agenda. Copies are available to the public and are located on the table outside of the Council Chambers.
  • The mayor is the chairperson of the meeting. The deputy mayor assumes the chair in the absence of the mayor.

City Council Documents

Citizens Academy

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