Largo Commissioner Seat 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Matthew Faustini
Candidate for Commissioner Seat 2
Matthew Faustini is running for Largo Commissioner Seat 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Curtis A. Holmes.
Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayBorn and raised in Largo, a Planning Board member with a USF St. Petersburg degree. He was elected the board's Vice Chair in 2024 and Chair for 2025.
- Campaign website
- www.mattfaustini.com
Matthew Faustini and Curtis A. Holmes are the only candidates for Seat 2. Faustini's name is listed first on the ballot after the ballot-position drawing. Tampa Bay Beacons · Aug 11, 2026
Where Matthew Faustini stands: positions on the record
Stormwater fee1 sourced position
public comment as recorded in the commission minutes; not a direct quote
Urged the commission to hold off on the stormwater rate increase until after the rate study, citing concern about rate increases over ten years.
Own statementCity of Largo · Sep 3, 2026
Property taxes2 sourced positions
public comment as recorded in the commission minutes; not a direct quote
Said 5.52 mills is a tax increase over the rolled-back rate and that Pinellas County has reduced taxes each year for the past four years.
Own statementCity of Largo · Sep 3, 2026
public comment as recorded in the commission minutes; not a direct quote
Said he was concerned about General Fund spending and that cutting taxes is not impossible.
Own statementCity of Largo · Sep 3, 2026
Zoning for housing1 sourced position
Campaign plan lists eliminating single-family zoning to allow more housing types in residential neighborhoods.
“This foundational reform allows for a greater variety of housing types, like duplexes, triplexes, and small apartment buildings, to be built in any residential neighborhood.”
Own statementMatt Faustini for Largo Commission
Term limits1 sourced position
Campaign plan calls for term limits for the mayor and commissioners.
“Three consecutive 4-year terms maximum for the Mayor and all Commissioners.”
Own statementMatt Faustini for Largo Commission
Child care1 sourced position
Campaign plan would make full-day VPK free for every four-year-old in Largo, paid from savings.
“making full-day VPK completely free for every four-year-old in Largo”
Own statementMatt Faustini for Largo Commission
Short-term rentals1 sourced position
public comment as recorded in the commission minutes; not a direct quote
Said the tools for the chronic nuisance ordinance already exist but staff does not, and that he did not want police officers involved.
Own statementCity of Largo · Sep 1, 2026
Surveillance cameras1 sourced position
public comment as recorded in the commission minutes; not a direct quote
Said Flock cameras should be removed.
Own statementCity of Largo · Sep 1, 2026
Also running for Commissioner Seat 2
- Curtis A. Holmes (incumbent)
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