Gregory Fuher, a Wesley Chapel business consultant and U.S. Navy veteran, is running for Pasco County Mosquito Control District Board Seat 2 in the Nov. 3 general election. The nonpartisan seat carries a four-year term.

Fuher faces Shanon R. Holm in the race, according to The Ballot Brief. The Pasco County Supervisor of Elections lists Fuher as a qualified candidate.

Asked why he is running, Fuher said in our candidate questionnaire: "Pasco County doesn't need a passenger on the board—we need a working watchdog who asks the hard questions, protects taxpayer dollars, and insists on absolute transparency."

Candidate information

Residence: Fuher has been a Pasco County resident for 17 years, residing in Wesley Chapel, according to his campaign page.

Family: "My wife Leyna and I have 5 adult children Jeffrey, Brittany, Christopher, Kianna and Lauralee," Fuher said in our questionnaire.

Party affiliation: "Republican," Fuher said in our questionnaire. The race itself is nonpartisan.

Education: Fuher said in our questionnaire: "I am currently continuing my business administration degree at Pasco Hernando State College and expect to have my AS degree by 12/27 and then transfer to a university to finish my bachelors degree." He also listed Cosumnes River College on his campaign page.

Campaign finance: Fuher raised $100 per Pasco County campaign-finance filings as of the September 2026 reporting period, according to The Ballot Brief.

Experience and public service

Asked about his occupation and work history, Fuher said in our questionnaire: "I am a business consultant and have been an executive leader for the past 23 years. I have also served in the US Navy. I have been responsible for up to $100 million dollar budgets and have been responsible for making difficult decisions that can make or break an organization."

His campaign materials state he served on the USS Abraham Lincoln during his Navy service and list roles as a senior leader at Copart and IAA (Insurance Auto Auctions) and as founder of Shellback Executive Consultants.

On previous public service, Fuher said in our questionnaire: "I have not held any other elected offices, and I have been appointed to and am currently serving on the Pasco County Building Commission."

On the issues

Procurement reform: Asked what he would prioritize first if elected, Fuher said in our questionnaire: "My first priority is to initiate tight procurement policies for the district to operate under. The district needs to contract with a third-party vendor that will allow the district to advertise RFP's nationwide in order to have a more competitive environment to allow the district to receive the lowest possible cost. I also want to prioritize Pasco County small businesses whenever possible so we can keep our tax dollars inside the county!"

Qualifications: Asked how his Navy and operations background would translate to overseeing mosquito control, Fuher said in our questionnaire: "Effective mosquito control is a large-scale logistical operation involving multi-million-dollar budgets, specialized aviation assets, and chemical compliance. … A board isn't there to micro-manage daily spraying, but to hold leadership accountable and ensure taxpayer funds are managed like a professional operation."

Key differences from opponents: Fuher said in our questionnaire: "Instead of accepting administrative recommendations blindly, I actively scrutinize vendor claims and challenge workarounds. … I advocate for shifting meeting times, hybrid streaming, and digital comments so working families have a voice."

Fuher also supports scaling drone-based larviciding, according to his campaign announcement. He has called for a ground-up audit of the district's approximately $22 million budget, according to his campaign page.

Voters can find registration and polling information through the Pasco County Supervisor of Elections.