Kira Atkinson is a hometown girl and graduate of River Ridge High School who earned her Environmental Science and Policy Degree from the University of South Florida. Her background in the hospitality industry and community event production have firmly rooted her, along with her sister, in the hearts and minds of locals as an advocate for transformation in our City.

Accomplishments:

• City of New Port Richey Environmental Committee, Board Member: Urban Agriculture Ordinance, Seed Lending Library
• City of New Port Richey Cultural Affairs Committee, Board Member: Movies in the Park, Children’s Art Festival, Cavalaire Square Restoration, Yoga at Cavalaire Square
• Suncoast SPCA, Adoption Specialist: Introduced a “long-time” resident adoption program that increased adoption rates
• Rock the Boat Productions, Partner: Pasco Eco Fest, Earth Day, Sunday in the City, Trick or Treat Downtown NPR, The NPR Picture Show, Railroad Block Party, Ban(ne)d Books Concert Series, Talk About Town, PHSC Peace Week