Janelle Irwin TaylorJanuary 15, 2019
5min453
A trade group representing 18 unions goes all-in for Straz.
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Janelle Irwin TaylorJanuary 15, 2019Janelle Irwin TaylorJanuary 10, 2019
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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
19min360
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 TaylorDecember 21, 20188min287
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 12, 201810min334
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 TaylorNovember 16, 2018
4min340
The group Walk Bike Tampa is hosting a mayoral forum tackling one of the city and region’s top ticket issues — transportation safety. The Dec. 11 forum will focus on candidates’ ideas on pedestrian and cyclist safety. That includes plans to create walkable spaces and improve neighborhood sidewalks. Tampa Bay Times reporter and columnist Ernest […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 24, 20185min374
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 […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 15, 20186min527
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 […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 4, 2018
14min464
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 […]
Drew WilsonSeptember 7, 2018
4min221
Businessman and philanthropist David Straz put out a new campaign video Thursday outlining his vision for Tampa’s future as his campaign to take over as mayor gets fully underway. In the two-minute video, Straz focuses on the city’s economy and doubles down on his experience as the only candidate in the crowded race “who has managed a […]