Meet the candidates: Questionnaire for Pasco County Commission D-4

Tampa Bay 28 invited more than 200 candidates running in the Aug. 18, 2026, primary election across our five-county area to submit the following: a candidate photo, a 100-word biography, and responses to three questions: Why are you running for office? In your own words, what differentiates you from your opponents? Explain what you see as the most important issue facing our community and how are you uniquely qualified to address that issue?The following candidates responded to our questionnaire.Lisa Yeager Background (provided by candidate): I am a small business owner, community advocate, and proud resident of Pasco County. Before serving on the County Commission, I spent years working with at-risk youth and helping families overcome challenges and build brighter futures. Those experiences shaped my belief that government should serve people, remove barriers to opportunity, and improve quality of life. As your County Commissioner, I have focused on lowering taxes, supporting public sa