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Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 13, 2018

With the 2018 midterm elections (mostly) over, candidates for Tampa Mayor will likely start amping up their campaigns for what is likely to be a competitive and possibly tight race to replace outgoing Mayor Bob Buckhorn. So far the field includes a wealthy philanthropist, two Tampa City Council members, a former police chief, a former […]

Guest AuthorOctober 27, 2018

The Clearwater Referendum offers residents the opportunity to enable positive change in their government for decades to come. While the City Manager Bill Horne and your current Mayor George Cretekos have much to be proud of and will be remembered for ably steering Clearwater through the worst recession since the Great Depression, let me offer a perspective on the upcoming […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 24, 2018

Tampa mayoral candidate David Straz outlined a three-point job creation plan Tuesday that includes attracting entrepreneurs, engaging universities and recruiting new companies. Straz plans to use his experience in business to reach out to companies worldwide to make sure Tampa is on their radar for potential growth or relocation by tapping into his global network […]

Joe HendersonOctober 23, 2018

No tax for tracks. No tax for anything. What else is new? The grumpy demographic in Hillsborough County has weighed in on the All For Transportation referendum and guess what? They’re agin’ it! I know you’re shocked. The first mailer appeared in my mailbox Monday. The old “No Tax For Tracks” group reformed about three […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 17, 2018

Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn is going all-in for the All For Transportation plan, which seeks to raise sales tax 1 percent to fund transit and transportation improvements. “The lack of investment in our core transportation infrastructure has reached a crisis point,” Buckhorn said in his endorsement Wednesday. “We need funding for projects that reduce congestion, make […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 15, 2018

Tampa philanthropist David Straz nabbed four endorsements from a business group and three workers unions, the Tampa Mayoral candidate announced Monday. The Northwest Florida Chapter of Black Women in Construction, United Food and Commercial Workers 1625, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 487, District 925 and Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 123 have all offered […]

Scott PowersOctober 4, 2018

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The three mayors of major Interstate 4 cities came together in Orlando Thursday to endorse Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum‘s bid for Governor because they’re all Democrats, they’re all mayors, and they all want to see more investment in mass transit. As Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn and St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 4, 2018

Candidates to replace Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn next year. Six of eight candidates running to succeed the two-term mayor faced off in the election’s first debate Wednesday night at Hillsborough Community College. The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce hosted the debate and Politifact Executive Director Aaron Shockman moderated. Attendees included former Tampa Police Chief Jane […]

Peter SchorschOctober 3, 2018

Imagine moving to St. Petersburg in 2018. You’d be forgiven to think that this — the incredible mix of living, working, and playing — has always been this way. That there are always cranes in the sky marking the future arrival of some luxurious development. That there seems to be a craft brewery on every […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 3, 2018

The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Tampa Mayoral debate Wednesday at the Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry campus. The event starts at 6:45 p.m. with networking open at 5:30 p.m. Confirmed candidates include former Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor, Tampa City Council members Harry Cohen and Mike Suarez, attorney and Cross Bay […]

Tag: Bob Buckhorn

Tampa’s mayoral race will be the next election pivot

Bob Buckhorn: A strong mayor would bring greater accountability, progress to Clearwater

David Straz unveils job growth strategy for Tampa

Joe Henderson: No tax for tracks, or anything else in Hillsborough

Bob Buckhorn goes all-in with ‘All for Transportation’ plan

David Straz comes out with four early endorsements for Tampa Mayor

As I-4 mayors endorse him, Andrew Gillum pledges interest in mass transit

The first Tampa mayoral debate: Five take-aways

Tampa couldn’t beat St. Pete, so it’s bought it

Let the games begin: Tampa Chamber hosting first mayoral debate of the season