Ed Taylor was elected to City Council in March 1998 and was re-elected in 2002,  2006 and 2010.

He represents our City as a member of the Pinellas Park Water Management District (PPWMD). He has also represented the City on the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors (PSTA), the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) and the Agency on Bay Management (ABM).

His service to  our community and the Tampa Bay area includes past President of the Pinellas Park Historical Society, member of Celebrate Pinellas Park, Inc., Pinellas Park Art Society, Friends of Library, Pinellas Park Rotary Club, Pinellas Park Kiwanis Club, Pinellas Park/Mid-County Chamber of Commerce, Board of Trustees of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, Diocesan Board of Catholic Formation & Education, St. Vincent DePaul Society, Knights of Columbus, O.T.H.E.R.S. of Morning Star School and Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

A 5th generation Floridian, Ed was born in Tampa and has lived in Pinellas County since 1964. "Pinellas Park is the best place to live, work and raise our families in the entire state. It is an honor to serve this great City and its diverse community." 

He is the owner of Taylor Family Funeral Home in Pinellas Park. He is married to the ever understanding & lovely Barbara and they have two sons, John & Bryan.