Environmental Protection
Pinellas faces growing density, loss of green space, and funding threats to parks and stormwater programs. Tim will prioritize policies that reduce flooding risk across the county.
Pinellas County Commissioner · District 2 · 2026
Protect Pinellas County,
Her Cities And Communities.
Tim Hughes for County Commissioner. Tim will protect Pinellas County with his 30 years of leadership and policy experience in the public and private sectors of environmental health and safety, watershed management, floodplain management and best stormwater management practices.
Tim Hughes: A candidate with new ideas for protecting Pinellas County communities, preserving its natural resources, and improving the quality of life for its people.
While living in Pinellas County and visiting its beautiful coastlines along the Gulf, the Bay, and inner coastal shores, Tim realized how vulnerable nearly one million residents are in Florida's most densely populated county. With more than 50% of residents living in a floodplain — and the threat of hurricanes, storm surges, and sea level rise — he decided to run for County Commissioner to put his professional experience in watershed management, floodplain management, and stormwater practices to work for District 2.
What Tim stands for
The issues that define this race
Affordable 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.
Flood Resilience & 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.
About Tim
Tim's experience in county government
Tim brings twenty years of professional experience in the Watershed Management Branch of an Environmental Management Division of a Public Works Department. He understands state-mandated laws and how to define, develop, and implement effective policies with SMART action plans.
Tim's leadership in District 2 and the Suncoast Sierra Club
Tim lives in Clearwater's Skycrest neighborhood and serves as Conservation Chairman for the Suncoast Sierra Club. He collaborates with local groups and serves on Clearwater's Community Resiliency and Leisure Services Board to make shorelines and floodplains more livable and resilient.
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