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Mitch PerryMarch 2, 2015

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor of Tampa will be of one of about 100 members of Congress to participate in the 50th anniversary of the march on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., this weekend. The original march on the Edmund Pettus Bridge was one of the crucial civil rights march that led to the historic […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 24, 2015

Pro-immigration activists are pushing for the Florida Legislature to support a bill granting driver’s licenses to qualified Florida residents regardless of immigration status, saying it will spur economic growth and make the streets safer. In Tampa, those activists have been trying to build up grassroots support for the measure by having the City Council pass […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 23, 2015

Earlier this afternoon we reported that the Guido Maniscalco campaign had issued out a press release touting the endorsement of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 123. “Guido has proven himself to be a person of integrity and commitment, who upholds the values of Tampa’s working families,” said Todd Vega, Business Manager with the union. As reported […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 23, 2015

Earlier this afternoon we reported that the Guido Maniscalco campaign had issued out a press release touting the endorsement of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 123. “Guido has proven himself to be a person of integrity and commitment, who upholds the values of Tampa’s working families,” said Todd Vega, Business Manager with the union. As reported […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 23, 2015

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Unlike four years ago, there isn’t that much buzz about the upcoming Tampa City Council elections scheduled to take place in March. The lack of a competitive mayoral contest is the main culprit for the lack of interest, which trickled down to two City Council contests last week, where incumbents Frank Reddick (in District 5) […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 16, 2015

The field is set for this winter’s municipal elections in Tampa, and there will be no contests in two races. Lisa Montelione in District 7 and Frank Reddick 5 did not have anybody qualify against them by the noon deadline, and thus they have been re-elected for four more years. Here’s how it looks overall. […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 16, 2015

The field is set for this winter’s municipal elections in Tampa, and there will be no contests in two races. Lisa Montelione in District 7 and Frank Reddick 5 did not have anybody qualify against them by the noon deadline, and thus they have been re-elected for four more years. Here’s how it looks overall. […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 16, 2015

There are just a few hours remaining before the filing deadline to run for Tampa mayor and City Council in the March election. At noon today the field of candidates will be locked, and the full-on campaign begins, such as it is. The breaking news late yesterday is the fact that it appears that popular incumbent Mayor […]

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Rodney Guttman, image via University of West Florida.

Kathy Castor taking part in congressional march on Selma bridge this weekend

Immigration activists, Tampa City Council members at odds on driver’s license issue

So who are the Plumbers & Pipefighters supporting in Tampa City Council District 6 race?

So who are the Plumbers & Pipefighters supporting in Tampa City Council District 6 race?

Tiger Bay forum kicks off 2015 Tampa City Council debate season

Frank Reddick & Lisa Montelione automatically win re-election in Tampa City Council races

Frank Reddick & Lisa Montelione automatically win re-election in Tampa City Council races

Deadline for Tampa City Council and mayoral candidates just hours away