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Naya Young
Posted inNews & Views
In Tampa, Ruth’s List trains the next wave of women candidates
Naya Young’s big win could be a sign of more to come, the organization hopes.
Posted inNews & Views
Photos: Tampa’s new city councilwoman, Naya Young, celebrates landslide victory in Ybor City
Young won all but three precincts in the district and earned just under 61% of the vote.
Posted inNews & Views
Naya Young upsets Thomas Scott to win Tampa City Council special election
She’ll be sworn in at city hall on Friday, Oct. 31 after the supervisor of elections certifies the results.
Posted inElections, News & Views, Tampa Bay Journalism Project, Tampa Bay News
Voting in Tampa’s City Council District 5 election is happening right now—here’s how to do it
Early voting runs through Sunday, Oct. 26. Election Day is on Tuesday, Oct. 28.
Posted inNews & Views
It’s time to elect Naya Young to Tampa City Council
Thomas Scott undoubtedly cares about the district and city at large. But how many times will we ask a new generation of leadership to wait their turn?
Posted inNews & Views
Former Tampa City Council candidate flashes gun at forum, stealing attention from otherwise successful debate
Elvis Piggott told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay he is ‘always with a concealed firearm.’
Posted inNews & Views
Here’s what the money says in the special election for Tampa City Council District 5
Thomas Scott raised more than twice as much, with most of the difference coming from Realtors and developers.
Posted inThings to Do
October 9 Tampa City Council runoff forum promises ‘late-night style fun’
Early voting starts on Oct. 23.
Posted inNews & Views
Scott and Young headed for runoff in Tampa City Council race
Two’s company.
Posted inNews & Views
Tampa Monitor: Naya Young’s knowledge of CBAs was the highlight of the HCDBC candidate forum
Young’s energy and general command of the room was obvious.