Meet the Candidates: David Banther

Name: David Banther 

Age: 30 

Occupation: Consultant at Banther Consulting 

More on David Banther: As a Pinellas County native, Banther says he discovered his love for city government at a young age when he reached the rank of Eagle Scout in Troop 48 in Tarpon Springs. 

In 2005, Banther earned his bachelor's degree in economics and math from Hillsdale College and furthered his education at Colorado Technical University by earning a master's in infromation technology management. 

Banther has several positions of service within Tarpon Springs. He is a former member of the Heritage Preservation Board as well as an active part of Budget Advisory Committee. Banther added that he also serves on the Advisory Board for Florida Capital Bank of Tarpon Springs. 

One of Banther's beliefs is that the city "does not have a spending problem, but a revenue problem." Banther says that increasing revenue is key to preserving the city's future.

Services like the fire department, police department and city hall could be at risk if the city continues to dip into its reserves, according to Banther. 

He added that over the next few years, decisions may have to be made that aren't popular, but are necessary. 

"I don't have all the answers, but I do know that we need creative people that are willing to ask questions and investigate," Banther said.

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