Nick Pachota

Nick Pachota earned a high school diploma from Cardinal Mooney High School and an associate degree from Valencia College in 2007. His career experience includes working as a firefighter and paramedic.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Nick Pachota is a father, grandfather, 25 year first responder and small business owner who currently serves as the conservative Mayor of Venice.

During his time as Mayor Nick earned a reputation for being a Republican leader who puts citizens first by cutting taxes, supporting local law enforcement, firefighters and paramedics, standing up to special interests, and working to protect the culture that makes our community special.

For Nick, government service is a continuation of his lifelong commitment to serving others. Growing up in the hospitality industry, Nick regularly picked up shifts at the family restaurant, serving fresh Florida seafood to neighbors and visitors alike. As a student in local schools, Nick served on the Venice Youth Advisory Board and as a Police Explorer. This ignited Nick’s passion for public service and let him to pursue a career as an EMT, Paramedic, Firefighter, and SWAT Medic.

Nick and his wife Kate live in Venice and have two grown daughters. Nick is a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and is a co-owner of the Venice Pier Group, which includes Sharky’s on the Pier, Fins at Sharky’s, Siesta Beach Eats on Siesta Key, and The Nest at Bay Park in Sarasota. Nick has been an adjunct instructor for Sarasota County Public Schools, primarily based in North Port, for over a decade working in the Emergency Medical Services education program.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Affordability is critical for financially strained Floridians. We must lower insurance premiums and property taxes so that those who have worked so hard to earn a living can continue to afford to live here.Protecting constitutional freedoms such as our freedom of speech and right to bear arms are hard and fast priorities for me. We must secure and protect our God given rights and reduce big government. A government closest to the people that represents the people is key. This office belongs to the people and my job is to represent them.Public safety and workforce development. Keeping our streets safe and providing top notch fire protection and EMS is critical. We need to make sure the the students our schools produce have the right tools in the toolbox to do the job, not just pass a test and end up as another statistic on a piece of paper.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public Safety. Affordability. Workforce Development and Job Creation.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Listen to the people. Honesty. Integrity. Prepare and research. Collaborate.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Hon. James Buchanan - FL House of Representatives District 74 (Incumbent)

Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman

Florida Professional Firefighter

Suncoast Professional Firefighters and Paramedics

Florida Police Benevolent Association

Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 57

Florida Fraternal Order of Police

International Union of Police Associations

National Association of Police Organizations

Florida Medical Association PAC

Sarasota Area Medical PAC

Florida Realtors