Commissioner Joshua Wostal is a successful entrepreneur, decorated veteran, and passionate advocate for working families and disadvantaged children. Elected as Commissioner in 2022, Wostal has brought accountability and transparency to the board to stop wasteful spending.
As a job creator himself, he owns and operates a general contracting business. Wostal served our country in the Navy for 10 years and received the Navy Commendation for acts of courage during Taliban attacks on his forward operating base. He has a heart for disadvantaged children and gives back to local children advocacy groups and causes. He and his wife live in the Westchase area of Hillsborough County with their son, daughter, and 3 rescue pets.
Read MoreI'm not a politician — I'm just a regular guy who focuses on getting the job done. Here is where I'm fighting for Hillsborough County taxpayers.
Before I took office, I knew our Hillsborough County government was wasting our tax dollars, but I didn't realize to what extent. Most residents don't, because who has the time to comb through an 850-page, nearly $10 billion budget?
Learn More →Here in Hillsborough County, we pay the 3rd highest sales taxes in the state. The county maxes their property tax levy every single year. They impose 3 separate gas taxes. They increased our water bills by 4%.
Learn More →Our infrastructure in Hillsborough County is crumbling despite county government collecting billions in tax dollars earmarked for infrastructure. Year over year, our government approved record funding into road maintenance and repaving.
Learn More →Whether you can volunteer an hour, put up a yard sign, or chip in to help us reach voters, every bit of support keeps a taxpayer advocate on the Hillsborough County Board.