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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.

by Ray Roa October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

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Tampa Monitor: City attorney apologizes after proposing policy change that would’ve redefined neighborhood leaders as lobbyists

City Attorney Andrea Zelman said it was never her intent to infringe on the public’s ability to speak to their elected officials or the administration.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor October 27, 2025October 28, 2025

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Elections, 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.

by Ray Roa, Chris Young, Seán Kinane and WMNF News October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

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Tampa Ethics Commission change could define neighborhood association representatives as lobbyists

A city spokesperson told CL the change was not intended to obstruct communication between neighborhood associations and the city.

by Valerie Smith October 23, 2025October 24, 2025

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$4.1 million for South Tampa Howard Avenue flood relief project goes in front of city council this week

And to remind folks, we’re talking about every day summer afternoon thunderstorms flooding.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

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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.’

by Ray Roa October 13, 2025October 16, 2025

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Citing extraordinary circumstances, Tampa City Council takes step towards raising mobility impact fees

The city of Tampa hasn’t increased the fees since they were put in place in 1989.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

The Rusty Pelican just reopened, but it’s closing for redevelopment in 2027

The high rise is likely to be approved by Tampa City Council this week.

by Alisha Durosier September 16, 2025September 16, 2025

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Tampa Monitor: Council to discuss 14 EV cop cars, budget adoption, more

Development agreements for infill lots owned by the city are also on the Sept. 18 agenda.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor September 15, 2025September 15, 2025

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Tampa Monitor: City says portions of its Women & Minority Business Enterprise program have been suspended

The news came to light at the latest CRA meeting.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor September 15, 2025September 15, 2025

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Tampa Monitor: City Council to vote on $10M for West Riverwalk project

While this was approved eight months ago, it appears another vote is in order.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

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Tampa Monitor: Council elects to discuss future land use plan even more in February

Other cans were kicked down the road, too.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor September 2, 2025September 4, 2025

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Tampa Monitor: Council to discuss TPD use of license plate readers once connected with ICE and border patrol

$10 million for TPD’s ‘First Responder Drone’ program is up for approval, too.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor September 2, 2025September 4, 2025

Tampa Monitor: City council will take a step, but not the final one, towards adopting new comprehensive land use plan

Councilmembers will also vote to approve the mayor’s proposed budget on Sept. 3.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor August 26, 2025September 1, 2025

Tampa Monitor: City council appears poised to approve mayor’s FY26 budget on first reading

If there is a last-minute change, council has Oct. 1 to approve the budget.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor August 18, 2025August 30, 2025

Tampa Monitor: Demolition of Borrell Park pavilion underscores bigger problems

The parks department is underfunded, and there aren’t enough places for unhoused people to go.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor August 18, 2025September 1, 2025

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Tampa Monitor: In first 2025 budget workshop, city council and mayor’s staff discuss $30 million increase in salaries, more

There’s also a total of $41 million earmarked for paving in FY26.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor August 8, 2025August 20, 2025

Tampa Monitor: City council to consider a bandshell at Perry Harvey Sr. Park, money for Sulphur Springs pool restoration, and more

Stormwater, green spine extension and Tampa Fire Rescue budget adjustments on tap, too.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor August 5, 2025August 14, 2025

Tampa Monitor: Council adds third budget workshop so the public can dig deeper on the issues

Jackson House, Kiley Gardens and the racial reconciliation committee were also discussed.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor August 4, 2025August 16, 2025

Tampa Monitor: City council might decide on a resolution for Jackson House this week

The gist is that the surrounding property owner will a cede 10-foot strip of land on either side of the building in exchange for either $1.2 million or vacation of certain rights of way.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor July 29, 2025August 18, 2025