City Elections: Michael Malterer on Hacienda and Redevelopment

Patch recently asked candidates running for New Port Richey City Council: "What is your vision for the future of the Hacienda Hotel? What are your ideas for use or redevelopment of other vacant properties the city owns, like the First Baptist Church Site and Post Office?"

We got answers.

Here's what Michael Malterer had to say:

My vision for the Hacienda Hotel is a place that people will take pride in. I envision it being the most beautiful structure on the west side of Pasco County. I would love for it to be the hub of the Sims Park area.

First Baptist Church Site - The site has been zoned as residential and I am ok with that. I think it would be nice to see condos there maybe even with some retail on the bottom. I strongly believe that this should be done by the private sector, in the meantime I think it could be a nice place for a dog park or place for carnivals and such.

Post Office - I love this space. I used to attend Sunday School here and always thought the history was amazing. I would love to see a business incubator project started here by the Pasco Economic Development Council similar to the project in Dade City. This could be a great place for new entreprenurers to get help starting their business. This idea combined with a revised permitting process I believe would make New Port Richey even more inviting for businesses.

Find the other six candidates' responses to this question at our hub article.