Osceola County Commissioner District 1

Paul Owen

Paul Owen
2349 Chadwick Circle - Kissimmee, FL 34746
407-396-0879
owen2349@aol.com
website.com
Republican
Age: 69
Occupation: President of Transamerica Leasing, CEO of EPIC Properties LLC, Director of Fifth/Third Bank
Total Monetary Contributions To Date: $77,299
Total Monetary Expenditures To Date: $26,998.57
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Previous/Current Elected Office:
Osceola County Commissioner

Previous Campaigns for Elected Office:
County Commission 2000 and 2004

How Long have you lived in Osceola County?
24 Years

What is your history of community service?
Board Chairman of Boys & Girls Club of Osceola County, HOME, Heavenly Hoofs, Childrens Advocacy Center, Chairman of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Jail Diversion planning committee, member of Celebration Community Church

Why are in you seeking this office?
To make this a better community for our kids, grandkids, and citizens of Osceola county

What makes you the best-qualified candidate?
My years of business experience and 7 years as a County Commissioner

Current or former elected official you most admire and why?
Ronald Reagan, because of his unwavering leadership abilities.

If additional revenue becomes available where would you spend it?
Our transportation network in Osceola county

If revenue falls short, what are the areas you would target for cuts?
All areas except for those that have to do with public safety, health, and welfare of our citizens.

Under what circumstances would you raise taxes?
None

What is the top issue facing Oceola County?
Transportation network

What does Osceola County government do well?
We live within our budget and have not had to raise the ad valorem tax in over 15 years.

What does Osceola County government do poorly?
Buy and sell real estate

Rate the job performance of the County Manager.
Excellent

How would you help businesses in Osceola County?
By not over regulating industry so that it becomes burdensome on the owner and create incentives for expansion in Osceola County.