She has plans to file paperwork Wednesday afternoon. padding:7px 8px 8px; City of Tampa City Council Redistricting (2021/22) | Plan Hillsborough, Public Notice: City of Tampa New District Boundaries. One, we have to provide reliable services for our community. In District 6, Charlie Miranda, who is seeking another term in office, this time representing West Tampa and parts of Seminole Heights and South Tampa after being term limited in a citywide seat, faces Hoyt Prindle, Rick Fifer, Tyler Barrett and Nicole Payne. And some of the decisions that have been made at the state level have not had an impact, direct impact on our region as of yet. Instead, contact us by mail or phone, In the race for mayor, incumbent Lori Lightfoot conceded the race, with Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson advancing to the runoff . background-color: #6db24f; Want more of our free, weekly newslettersinyourinbox? Scroll to read more Tampa Bay News articles. While most mayoral elections in the 100 largest cities are nonpartisan, most officeholders are affiliated with a political party. background-color: #db0000; Early voting commences on Monday, Feb. 27 and ends on Sunday, March 5. float: left; And I think that that is detrimental to business in the community conventions that aren't going to want to come to our our area, businesses that may not see us as welcoming. padding-bottom: 8px; .race_header.libertarian { Two others so far have filed to run for mayor, according to the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections, including Jeff Godsell and Belinda Noah. font-style: italic; } .race_header { It is one of the most underfunded transportation systems, bus systems in the entire United States. But when you look at some of the decisions that are being made, you know, I always want to make the decisions in the best interest of the community, the decisions that are the correct decisions to be made, and that are good for business as well. Incumbent Democratic mayor Rick Kriseman is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third term in office. Early voting will take place between February 27 through March 5. } Election day is 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Tuesday . } And maybe that should be expanded. to our Email Newsletter, Fred B. Karl County https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Mayoral_election_in_Tampa,_Florida_(2023)&oldid=9050142, Pages using DynamicPageList parser function, Pages using DynamicPageList dplreplace parser function, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. Tampa is a city in Hillsborough County, Florida. Voters can also drop them off at early voting locations set up around the city. Nine candidates are competing Tuesday for a chance to be Chicago's next mayor. Election day is March 7th and Castor has not drawn a major opponent. Contact us at [email protected]. And none of these large projects go without criticism. It'll be a runoff for Chicago's mayoral race and the incumbent is out NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Laura Washington of The Chicago Tribune about the results of the Chicago mayoral election. PublishedFebruary 14, 2023 at 3:08 PM EST. Benali Hamdache was second, with 26.5%. Visit us at Ballotpedia.org, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. } font-size: 0.9em; It will elect the mayor of Tampa, Florida. font-style: italic; Despite zoning law, Tampa city council candidate Blake Casper is using his Bayshore homes as commercial sites, Florida lawmakers appeal in subpoena fight over state's controversial education laws, By Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida, Creative Loafings 2023 endorsements for Tampa City Council, mayor and charter amendments, Op-Ed: Voter turnout for Tampa's 2023 Municipal Election isn't good, and that needs to change, 'This is what a dictator does': Nikki Fried rips Republican proposal to abolish Florida Democratic Party. CHICAGO (WLS) -- The field of nine mayoral candidates has now narrowed to two as Paul Vallas will face Brandon Johnson in a runoff election in April. } Mayor Jane Castor Mayor Jane Castor is the 59th Mayor of the City of Tampa. Florida requires voters to present photo . News from our coverage partners and WUSF. overflow-y: hidden; Support WUSF now by giving monthly, or make a one-time donation online. Click here to fill out the survey. TAMPA, Fla. Early voting will begin in Tampa this week for the city's municipal election, where voters could shake up city council and pass changes to the city's charter. But critics of Castor's have pointed out unsettling situations such as the City Center at Hanna Avenue project, which experts say violated state law in its bidding process. At the same time, she hid from the public that the City of Tampa is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for its crime free multi-housing program, which targeted Black renters for eviction. FOX 5 Atlanta. And she addressed last years resignation of Tampa Police Chief Mary OConnor. Now that O'Connor is out, they want to make sure the council has more of a say in choosing Tampa's next top cop and other city leaders. But there are some changes for those voting in next week's election. The general election for Tampa, Florida, is on March 7, 2023. .percentage_number { } Visit us at Ballotpedia.org, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Elections in 2023 | overflow-x: scroll; Currently, eight . But at the end of the day, the police chief in my personal opinion is the most important position in any administration. font-size: 12px; The most critical issue for HART is funding. School districts | } Meanwhile, she clashed with city council members, claiming that they needed to have more transparency and accountability. And when you look at ridership, I just came from a Tampa Bay Partnership economic presentation, and we are one of the lowest in ridership of our bus system in the nation as well. height: 50px; She's running for re-election next week against eight challengers. The city of Tampa has elections every four years, with the next election set for March 7, 2023. .votebox-results-cell--number { The newest candidate to jump into the Nashville mayor's race served multiple high-ranking Tennessee Republicans and was a prominent opponent of a 2017 effort to develop the former site of Greer . During her tenure, Castor worked to upgrade the city's aging infrastructure, increase access to affordable housing and make resiliency and sustainability a focus for the city, her campaign said in a statement, in part. Polls closed across Tampa Bay for multiple municipal elections. State of polls: Early voting starts today, and next Tuesday, March 7, is Election Day.. District 3: Fears of nepotism and cries of homophobia . font-size: 2em; margin: 0; font-weight: 300; The Tampa Mayor election will be held March 7. Incumbent mayor Bob Buckhorn is not eligible to run for a third term. Updated: 11:43 PM EDT August 22, 2021. .results_table_container { Two JGR crew members suspended following Cup race at Auto Club. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Incumbent Jane Castor and Belinda Noah are running in the general election for Mayor of Tampa on March 7, 2023. The Green Party held a nomination to declare their candidate on February 10, 2023 and Zoe won 51.2% of the vote. } Tampa city council candidate Chase Harrison had 10 sustained violations as a police officer: deny a developers wish to build a boutique hotel on Harbour Island, Suarez has accrued over $60,000 in unpaid taxes over the past decade, appointed to this citywide seat by council members last April, changing Tampas rules on accessory dwelling units. top: 2px; Tampas Black majority City Council district has 2 candidates. } The Political Action Committee associated with her campaign is "Tampa Strong". And I think it was in the best interest of our community, not only from a standpoint of service provision, but from fiscal responsibility as well. Voter registration applications and other written communications to or from the Supervisor of Elections are public records and are available to the public and media upon request unless the information Deadline to register:February 6(Onlyregistered voters living in the City of Tampa are eligible to vote in this election.). [1] To request public records, visit this page. A runoff election is scheduled for April 25, 2023. When he's not writing, Justin likes to make music, read, play basketball and spend time with loved ones. Reporters and bloggers, alike, Barbara Bryant, the first woman to head the U.S. census, has died at 96, Scientists find signs of horse riding in ancient human remains, A man dies of a brain-eating amoeba, possibly from rinsing his sinuses with tap water, Garland supports effort to hold Russia accountable for war crimes, A federal grant will help Tampa makes its roads safer for pedestrians and bikers, Tampa council members override Mayor Jane Castor's vetoes to change the city charter, Tampa Police Chief O'Connor resigns after probe into golf cart traffic stop, Jane Castor stresses the importance of Tampa tree preservation and proper removal. Justin Garcia has written for The Nation, Investigative Reporters & Editors Journal, the USA Today Network and various other news outlets. Instead, contact us by mail or phone, Candidates, please make sure to review theOnline Financial Report Manual. If you look at how quickly we've been able to develop that city center, we're going to we have a number of leases that are coming up rent that we won't have to pay in different locations and bringing over seven city departments together there, including workforce training for fleet maintenance, the possibility of a culinary center there, community gathering. background-color: green; vertical-align: middle; The City Council races also have been set. font-weight: 200; WUSF Public Media - WUSF 89.7 | Paul Vallas, the former public schools chief in Chicago and Philadelphia who ran unsuccessfully for Chicago mayor in 2019, secured the top . We had a particular session where the candidates came in, they were able to meet with staff at the police department, staff at the city, with the public with several different groups, organizations, citizen organizations in the city as well. 2023 City of Tampa Municipal Election. I do have confidence and Adelee Le Grande. Early voting will take place between February 27 through March 5. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. I stand by it. Early Voting:October 21 - November 3, 7 a.m. - 7p.m. Election Day:November 5, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. 2023 City of Tampa Municipal Election Federal courts | = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. While most mayoral elections in the 100 largest cities are nonpartisan, most officeholders are affiliated with a political party. And I think young people will do this, they will change that mindset to mass transit is a viable solution for our community. } Ballotpedia is the digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections. The qualifying fee is waived if you qualify by petition. The city of Tampa has elections every four years, with the next election set for March 7, 2023. } Tampa city council candidate Blake Casper gave over $200K to DeSantis, and helped reopen Florida at onset of pandemic: Casper also collaborated with the governor to open up the state, a Hillsborough County judge dismissed the civil case against Gudes. Representation matters and Mayor Castor is one of just three LGBTQ women currently leading a top-100 U.S. city. display: inline; The new law reduces that to once every election cycle, or every two years. And really any individual that is a uniformed police officer, their actions reflect on the over 800,000 law enforcement [officers] that we have nationwide. Polls are open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can find your precinct here. is subject to a specific statutory exemption. Toll Free: (888) 297-4362 Email: [email protected], 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 16th Floor Tampa, FL 33602 Tel: (813) 272-5850 Fax: (813) 272-7043, 2514 North Falkenburg Rd. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, padding-bottom: 5px; } We could have taken that and rebid the entire process, which would have delayed it and would have increased the costs. The Hillsborough County . padding-bottom: 3px; } And then to actually see that video was sickening, as I believe it would be for anyone who watched the entire video segments or even a portion of them. width: 50%; Example video title will go here for this video. background-color: #ccc; .inner_percentage.Libertarian { plans to run for Lynn Hurtak's district wide city council seat. presided over a dramatic reduction in the crime rate with progressive, community-focused policies, and emerging as a leading national authority on effective law enforcement. He has four opponents, including former two-term council member Mike Suarez, who ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 2019, Florida Rising organizer Robin Lockett and Michael Derewenko. Mayor Lori Lightfoot conceded defeat, ending her efforts for a second term. Also in the race are Jose Vazquez and George The Hunted Feshev. The Tampa Bay Times Editorial Board endorsed a No vote on all four amendments. Please note: Florida has a very broad public records law. padding-bottom: 7px; letter-spacing: 0.03em; Dick Greco was born in the Ybor City neighborhood of Tampa, where his Italian-American father owned a hardware store. color: #888; She graduated from Chamberlain High School and attended the University of Tampa on an athletic scholarship. Justin Garcia Video shows Florida alligator easily blasting through a metal fence, The four-day Grand Prix of St. Petersburg starts today. By, Castor addresses the issues on Florida Matters. (In the 2020 presidential election, 83 percent of Chicago voters . color: #0645ad; Three members of council turned down a public vote for an independent attorney on the police citizens review board. From the market level, all the way down to subsidized housing, we have a goal of 10,000 affordable units by 2027. } overflow-y: auto; By Candidates for Mayor must collect at least 3,852 petitions (1% of the City of Tampa population). position: relative; } Castor will be the only candidate on the ballot, as the only other person who qualified for the race is a write-in candidate. letter-spacing: .03em;