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Janelle Irwin TaylorJanuary 14, 2019

Tampa mayoral candidate and former Tampa Chief of Police Jane Castor opened her campaign headquarters Saturday in west Tampa. The presumptive frontrunner in the crowded race launched her campaign’s home base at 3007 West. Cypress Street to a barrage of support. “I am so glad for all of the folks that came out today to […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorJanuary 12, 2019

He is the son of the senior Dick Greco who served four terms as mayor of Tampa.

Janelle Irwin TaylorJanuary 10, 2019

Hot on the heels of what is likely to be the only televised Tampa mayoral debate, candidate David Straz announced a fiscal plan for the city unlike any that have been proposed by the other candidates. If elected, Straz said he will conduct a full audit of city government to ensure transparency and integrity. “I […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorJanuary 10, 2019

Tampa’s mayoral candidates heated up the stage in what turned out to be a feisty televised debate hosted by Bay News 9 Wednesday night. In stark contrast to previous campaign forums, there were moments where candidates were not afraid to throw shade at their opponents and dredge up past blemishes on professional resumes. All seven […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorJanuary 3, 2019

David Straz, the Tampa businessman and philanthropist running to succeed Bob Buckhorn as Tampa’s next Mayor, is standing behind Hillsborough County’s new transportation tax. But that’s a little different stance from when the initial petition came around. “I voted for the transit referendum, and if elected Mayor I will budget your money with honesty and […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorDecember 21, 2018

UPDATE: Following news of David Straz’s refusal to participate in a debate closed off to some candidates, Bay News 9 has decided to allow all Tampa mayoral candidates to participate in the televised debate next month regardless of how much money they’ve raised. “We have decided to open the Spectrum Bay News 9 Tampa Mayoral […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorDecember 13, 2018

Tampa mayoral candidate Ed Turanchik released a new agenda Thursday aimed at increasing diversity and inclusion in communities of color, particularly in East and West Tampa. “We are calling it our ‘New Day’ agenda, because Tampa’s diverse communities have been left behind, and need a fresh start,” Turanchik said. He created the agenda based on […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorDecember 12, 2018

Tampa mayoral candidates bundled up Tuesday night to answer questions about pedestrian and cyclist safety at a forum at the newly opened Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa. The forum, presented by the group Walk Bike Tampa, tackled an important topic, but its narrow focus led to a lot of redundant answers and not a lot came out to […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorDecember 10, 2018

Ed Turanchik is the only actively campaigning Tampa Mayoral candidate who did not condemn Hillsborough County Commissioner Stacy White’s decision to file a lawsuit against the county and other governments and agencies within the county over the All For Transportation referendum raising sales tax 1 percent to fund transit and transportation improvements. Voters approved that referendum […]

Peter SchorschDecember 8, 2018

Former police chief Jane Castor and businessman David Straz each unleashed a slate of endorsements from local associations and leaders Friday as the race to succeed Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn heats up. Castor’s crop included former police chiefs Steve Hogue and Bennie Holder, former assistant police chiefs Bob Guidara and Mary O’Connor as well as […]

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Jane Castor opens West Tampa campaign headquarters

Dick Greco Jr. jumps in crowded Tampa mayoral race

David Straz would conduct complete city audit, rolls out another endorsement

Transportation, not-so-subtle digs, baseball dominate Tampa mayoral forum

David Straz first quiet on transportation tax petition, now he vows to support it

David Straz won’t participate in Bay News 9 debate—unless all candidates are included

Ed Turanchik launches ‘New Day’ initiative to increase diversity and inclusion in Tampa

5 takeaways from the Walk Bike Tampa mayoral forum

Tampa mayoral candidates blast Stacy White over transportation tax lawsuit … except one

Jane Castor, David Straz roll out dueling endorsements in Tampa mayor race