Kelly HayesAugust 18, 20205min682
If a Democrat wins, the party could enjoy a 5-2 majority.
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Kelly HayesAugust 18, 2020Kelly HayesAugust 6, 2020
7min626
Should taxpayers foot the bill for projects to address climate change? Or should the burden be put on the companies that contributed to pollution and environmental damages? Hillsborough County Commission candidates addressed this question and others related to climate change, racial justice and the coronavirus pandemic at a virtual forum Wednesday night. The forum, which […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorJuly 6, 2020
4min385
Candidates are running to replace Sandra Murman.
Janelle Irwin TaylorJune 12, 2020
5min553
With qualifying deadline now passed, the Hillsborough ballot is set.
Janelle Irwin TaylorDecember 10, 20195min343
Cohen is raking in top dollar contributions from deep-pocketed donors.
Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 12, 20195min455
Cohen raised more than $40,000 right out of the gate.
Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 3, 20195min939
Cohen's decision ends months of speculation about his political future.
Phil AmmannJune 11, 2018
3min285
Republican Aakash Patel has weighed his options for 2018 after incumbent Hillsborough County Commission Chair Sandy Murman decided to let a deadline pass without filing papers to resign from her District 1 seat. Patel’s decision? Run for the open District 7 seat in 2018 For just over a year, Patel has been running for District 1, filing […]
Drew WilsonJune 4, 20183min305
Republican Aakash Patel raised more than $30,000 last month for his bid to succeed Sandra Murman in the District 1 seat on the Hillsborough County Commission. May brought $19,386 in new money to Patel’s campaign account and another $11,000 to his political committee, Elevate Tampa. He has now raised more than $450,000 since filing for […]
Drew WilsonMay 14, 20183min192
Republican Aakash Patel announced Monday that Hillsborough County Firefighters Local 2294, which represents more than 1,000 area firefighters, has endorsed his campaign for Hillsborough County Commission. “Hillsborough County Firefighters proudly support Aakash Patel for Hillsborough County Commission District 1. Mr. Patel has an extensive history of supporting all aspects of Hillsborough County public safety. His […]