Every four years, the Tampa City Charter requires redistricting to ensure that the population of Tampa's single-member city council districts remain as equal as possible. 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. Want more of our free, weekly newslettersinyourinbox? Blake Casper, whose family owned Tampa Bays McDonalds empire, files to run against mayors nemesis Bill Carlson at the last minute. Example video title will go here for this video. position: relative; padding-bottom: 3px; If no candidate secures a majority of the vote, the top-two vote-getters for the nonpartisan seat will face off in an April 25 runoff. Also in the race are Sonja Brookins and Chase Harrison. .race_header.democratic { = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. They are Rick Fifer and Tyler Barrett. TAMPA Mayor Jane Castor didn't draw a well-financed, high-profile challenger in the March 7 election, but her chief City Council critic, Bill Carlson, did. And so excluding any individuals from, from, you know, their right to choose whatever they feel they need to, for the best quality of life is not a position that I would take. And that's not going to make everyone happy. Early Voting:March 4 - March 17, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. display: table; Born and raised in Tampa, Jane has spent a lifetime in service to the community, first as a police officer, then as Tampa's first female Chief of Police, and finally as the city's 59th Mayor. 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. Ballotpedia is the digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections. If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you. background-color: #6db24f; Tampa has a Democratic mayor. Please note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Carlson describes Casper as a good friend and made little effort to disguise his surprise at his entry into the race. In the mayoral race, incumbent Bob Buckhorn defeated write-in candidate Jose Vazquez. CHICAGO (AP) Four years ago, Paul Vallas finished toward the bottom of the pack in a crowded race for Chicago mayor. font-size: 20px; You know, hindsight is always the best position. And organizational change is one of the most difficult things you'll ever go through, especially in first responder, law enforcement and fire cultures. City residents will head to the polls Tuesday, March 5 and cast their vote for . 2019 Tampa Mayoral Election . top: -1px; 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. State executives | In first televised debate in the race for mayor of St. Petersburg, former Pinellas County Commissioner Ken Welch - the front-runner in . height: 50px; State and local courts | Tampas upcoming municipal electionwhere voters will decide on their mayor and city council, plus vote on changes to the city charterends on election day, March 7 at 7 p.m. Alan Clendenin has raised more than $47,000 for his campaign and has not been shy in his criticism of incumbent Joe Citro. or call (813) 744-5900. the change must be made 29 days before a Primary Election in order to be valid for that election, Voter Registration in Hillsborough County, VoteHillsborough Voter Registration and Art Contest, 2023 City of Plant City Municipal Election, Subscribe Early voting is underway this week for Tampa's mayor and city council members. color: #fff; Deadline to register:March 4(Onlyregistered voters living in the City of Plant Cityare eligible to vote in this election. Here are some of the highlights from the interview. margin-bottom:16px; Ballot measures, Who represents me? LISTEN: Castor addresses the issues on Florida Matters. on Castor met with Florida Matters at City Hall last week to talk about the challenges facing Tampa, and issues she thinks are important for the city. Yourqualifying fee must be paid using acheck drawn on your campaign account, made payable to the Supervisor of Elections, and signed by the treasurer. .race_footer { In this form of municipal government, the city council serves as the city's primary legislative body while the mayor serves as the city's chief executive. She graduated from Chamberlain High School and attended the University of Tampa on an athletic scholarship. Youll get a roundup of the biggest Tampa community news twice a week. 8:10 PM, Apr 23, 2019. width: 50px; Tampa has a Democratic mayor. border-radius: 50%; Early Voting:April 17 - April 23, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. It will be preceded by a nonpartisan primary election on August 1. Changes made by state lawmakers in 2021 mean voters won't automatically get mailed a ballot if they voted by mail in the last local election. } Approved by the City Council in 2018, the repurposing of the white mansion and grounds drew heavy opposition from neighbors. Polls closed across Tampa Bay for multiple municipal elections. Endorsing her re-election was an easy decision for LPAC.". To vote in the March 7 election, voters needed to be registered to vote by February 6. She made history as the citys first openly LGBTQ mayor, winning election in 2019 with 73 percent of the vote. 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. So I think we're in a great position here. } margin: 0; On the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police officers: To hear about it was very disturbing. position: relative; } City of Tampa 2023 Qualifying Packetisnow avaible. font-size: 12px; Candidates for City Council must collect at least 963 (0.25% of the City of Tampa population). All reports filed with our office must be submitted electronically. Center, Robert L. Gilder margin: 0px 10px; } .inner_percentage { Issues: Prindle, Payne and Fifer all said at a recent South Tampa candidate forum that they oppose PURE, the controversial wastewater reuse project that is a high priority for Mayor Jane Castor . 'I have been covering Tampa politics for 40 years and have never seen anything like what is going on at City Hall these days.'. color: #888; .indicate_scroll { On Friday morning, Casper showed up at a Caf con Tampa event, which Carlson runs, to tell him that he was now his political rival. She ran for the U.S. Senate as a no-party candidate in 2006 and as a write-in in 2010. } How to vote | Toll Free: (888) 297-4362 Email: voter@votehillsborough.gov, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 16th Floor Tampa, FL 33602 Tel: (813) 272-5850 Fax: (813) 272-7043, 2514 North Falkenburg Rd. And I, I hold out hope for the young people that are growing up in this community and are coming from other areas throughout the nation. 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. position: relative; Jane Castor was a longtime Republican before switching to Democrat ahead of her first bid for mayor, which she won against the late businessman and philanthropist David Straz in 2019. text-align: left !important; To win the office outright, a candidate needs to receive more than 50% of the vote. Castor was a Tampa police officer for 31 years and served as police chief from 2009 until her retirement in 2015. Office. Mayor Lori Lightfoot will not see a second . margin-bottom: 0px; plans to run for Lynn Hurtak's district wide city council seat. margin-top: 0px; For questions about public records, email publicrecords@votehillsborough.gov His family company announced last year it was selling its McDonalds restaurants. These fees are due the week of qualifying but can be turned in during the pre-qualifying period. } margin: 8px auto; Carlson had been widely rumored to be mulling a run for mayor. 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. She made history four years ago as the first openly gay, Black woman to win the mayor's . School districts | And we are making great headway in that. } z-index:1; U.S. Congress | } More than 20% of voters remain undecided, the poll . We talk to her about the challenges she faces, finding a new police chief for the Tampa Police Department . Secretly. height: 56px; position: absolute; It really is a project that we should all be applauding in the city. And I hope that this investigation shows that she didn't have involvement in the issue that is being looked into. Tampa leaders, former mayor, decry 'unprecedented' friction between Castor and city council. width: 35px !important; We could have taken that and rebid the entire process, which would have delayed it and would have increased the costs. Mayor Castor being the only name on the ballot is a testament to the success of the first four years of her administration and the trust of Tampa residents have put in her to continue moving this city forward, read a statement attributed to campaign manager Michael Womack. Justin Garcia has written for The Nation, Investigative Reporters & Editors Journal, the USA Today Network and various other news outlets. max-width: 600px; Toll Free: (888) 297-4362 Email: voter@votehillsborough.gov, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 16th Floor Tampa, FL 33602 Tel: (813) 272-5850 Fax: (813) 272-7043, 2514 North Falkenburg Rd. 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. The filing deadline to run passed on Jan. 20. Polls are open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can find your precinct here. "Residents in ALL neighborhoods will feel safe. Casper said he doesnt regret his efforts to reopen Florida just two months after the first COVID-19 case was found in the state. Incumbent mayor Bob Buckhorn is not eligible to run for a third term. letter-spacing: .04em; The general election will occur on March 7, 2023. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's first term in office saw a spike in crime, disputes with labor unions, and the pandemic.
