I am a 2nd generation Pasco County HS graduate. Volunteer 4 Saleh Freedom, former State Champion basketball coach Brian Perras is a Pasco County native, he graduated from Ridgewood High School in 1996. Brian was a 3 sports athlete in high school, He joined the Navy in 1997, (where he saw snow for the first time in his life!) but his military career was cut short in 1999,2 Brian served on the USS
Enterprise, a nuclear powered aircraft carrier. Upon his discharged from the military, Brian pursued a college education and graduated from Cal State University Northridge with a Bachelor of Arts. Brian is the first person in his immediate family to Graduate from College. Brian continued to live in California for several years, as he pursued his dreams. His core values differed greatly from the community in Hollywood, where he lived for quite a while. Brian lived and shared his conservatives values for life to impact the community in which he lived. During his years in California, Brian was an entrepreneur while pursuing various acting roles. Brian is third generation military, his father suffered severe health issues after being exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam. He unfortunately lost his dad in 2016, and was left with a deep feeling of emptiness, yet a deeper desire to help others. Brian promised his dad he would look after and advocate for his brothers from Vietnam. Running for Congress is part of fulfilling this promise to help veterans both his Dads generation and all others who served. Although Brian was not able to see his military career through the way he planned, he has always taken very seriously the oath he took to protect the people of our country, and our nation’s Constitution. After several years of watching California decline further, he decided to run for Congress in California. That was his “last ditch effort” to try to save his community. After quickly finding that he wouldn’t be able to make the difference he was hoping for, Brian decided to come home, back to Pasco County, Florida. Back to his roots where he was surrounded by family, friends, and like-minded individuals. Today, Brian is still an entrepreneur and works buying, selling, and renting real estate. However, that calling to protect our nation’s people and the Constitutional Republic has never stopped driving him forward to make a difference. After much consideration, he has made the decision to run for Congress once again, this time he is up against a lifetime legacy politician who has served in his role for many years. Brian doesn’t have the years of Congress under his belt, but he has tremendous heart and passion, no fear of anyone or anything. He is a devout Christian, and wants nothing more than to be of service to our great country.
