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Joe HendersonApril 18, 2019

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The election to succeed Bob Buckhorn as Tampa’s next Mayor is next Tuesday. But before Jane Castor assumes the office on May 1 — um, excuse me, before the winner between Castor and David Straz takes over — Buckhorn couldn’t leave without saying goodbye. That came Wednesday with the release of a slick video that […]

Peter SchorschMarch 29, 2019

It was a loser for David Straz' mayoral campaign, and could be for lawmakers as well.

Janelle Irwin TaylorMarch 27, 2019

NNow was as good as anytime for the latest Buckhorn tie purge.

Janelle Irwin TaylorMarch 5, 2019

“I will tell you that I voted for the person that I think is best capable."

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 23, 2019

Times ticking. Have you decided who to vote for?

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 9, 2019

Candidates from four council districts faced off at a forum.

Peter SchorschFebruary 7, 2019

The internal poll shows Castor leading Straz 36-15 percent.

Joe HendersonJanuary 24, 2019

It's easy to say "cut the budget!" Reality is different

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 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: Tampa mayor

Joe Henderson: Mayor Bob Buckhorn’s legacy is accomplishment and, yes, swagger

David Straz’s campaign should have lawmakers thinking twice about red light camera ban

As Bob Buckhorn prepares to leave office, he’s giving his beloved neckties a charitable send-off

Bob Buckhorn mum on his pick for a successor

Passing the Buck: A new poll and a ‘duh’ endorsement

Passing the Buck: City Council edition

Internal poll shows David Straz closing in on Jane Castor

Joe Henderson: If elected as Tampa Mayor, David Straz will find cutting isn’t easy

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

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