The City of New Port Richey will celebrate its Centennial Anniversary on October 27, 2024. To mark this momentous occasion, the City is currently looking to organize a steering committee to plan and oversee the event. Interested persons must be a city resident 18 years or older or own a business within city limits for at least six months. Preferred candidates will have a working knowledge of the city and a demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a decision-making team. A letter of interest must be submitted to the City Clerk by May 15, 2023. The letter must include a summary of the skills and qualifications that you believe would make you an asset to the steering committee. The letters may be submitted via electronic mail to meyersj@cityofnewportrichey.org or mailed to the City Clerk’s Office, 5919 Main Street, New Port Richey, Florida, 34652.
Those selected to be on the steering committee will be notified in late June. Meetings of the steering committee will begin in early September. A formal meeting schedule will be finalized once the committee has been established.
In addition, the City is also is looking for an artist to create a unique logo for its upcoming Centennial Celebration. The logo will be used on all advertising and promotional materials for the event. The logo requirements are as follows:
- Must contain the words “City of New Port Richey”
- Must have 100th Anniversary or numbers 100 incorporated in the logo
- Must be in PNG or JPG format
Artists may submit their logos via electronically to City Clerk Judy Meyers at meyersj@cityofnewportrichey.org by September 1, 2023. All submissions will be presented to City Council who will then choose the winner. The winning artist will be recognized at an upcoming City Council meeting and will also receive a $100 Publix gift card.
For more information regarding the Steering Committee or logo contest, please contact City Clerk Judy Meyers at (727) 853-1021.