Candidates: Lynn Gray Sally Harris Dr. Jeffery Johnson Dr. Angela Schroden Moderated by Marlene Sokol, Education Reporter for the Tampa Bay Times Topics include: Critical Issues, School/Business Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Students with ...
Candidates: Charles Boswell Ron McMullen Moderated by Rep. Ed Narain, Tampa Bay Chamber Board Member Topics include: Reasons for Running, Core Function, Trust & Accountability, Critical Issues, Resume, the Budget, Equity
Candidates: April Griffin Nancy Millan Moderated by Rep. Ed Narain, Tampa Bay Chamber Board Member Topics include: Core Function, Office’s Current Successes, Resume, Unfunded Mandates, Technology, Values & Transparency, Equity
Candidates: Gary Bradford Christina Fitzpatrick Russell Miller Moderated by Kim DeBosier, Policy Council Co-Chair Topics include: Jobs, Home Rule, Critical Issues, Transportation, the Budget, Equity, Housing, Healthcare
Candidates: Brandi Geoit Victor Rodriguez Moderated by Kim DeBosier, Policy Council Co-Chair Topics include: Jobs, Home Rule, Critical Issues, Transportation, the Budget, Equity, Housing, Healthcare
Candidates: Kurt Browning Dr. David LaRoche Moderated by Kim DeBosier, Policy Council Co-Chair Topics include: Critical Issues, School/Business Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Students with Disabilities, Economic Development, Technology, Staff ...
Candidates: Rene Flowers Wengay “Newt” Newton Frank Peterman, Jr. Maria Scruggs Moderated by Janelle Irwin, Associate Editor and Tampa Bay area politics reporter for Florida Politics Topics include: Jobs, Home Rule, Critical Issues, ...
Candidates: Trevor Mallory Mike Twitty Moderated by Mitch Perry, Political Reporter for Spectrum Bay News 9 Topics include: Core Function, Office’s Successes, Resume, Technology, Critical Issues, Equity
Candidates: James McLynas Eliseo Santana Moderated by Mitch Perry, Political Reporter for Spectrum Bay News 9 Topics include: Reason for Running, Core Function, Trust & Accountability, Critical Issues, Resume, the Budget, Equity
Candidates: Gwen Myers Rick Fernandez Sky White Thomas Scott Moderated by C.T. Bowen of the Tampa Bay Times Topics include: Jobs, Home Rule, Critical Issues, Transportation, the Budget, Equity, Housing, Economic Development
Candidates: Harry Cohen Jen McDonald Tony Morejon Moderated by C.T. Bowen of the Tampa Bay Times Topics include: Jobs, Home Rule, Critical Issues, Transportation, the Budget, Equity, Housing, Economic Development.
Candidates: Kevin Beckner Cindy Stuart Moderated by Matt Blair of Corcoran Partners Topics include: Core Function, Predecessor’s Successes, Resume, Technology, Critical Issues, Equity, Additional Role of Comptroller
Health Care was the topic at last week’s Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting. Committee members had a robust discussion with Chamber member Hospital representatives regarding the 2019 Session. House leadership has made it clear that ...
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2018 Political Hob Nob featuring a straw poll vote conducted by the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections office. Attendees could vote at computer stations or on their smartphones using a ...
Last week, members of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with senior leadership from the Department of Transportation, the White House, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as well as members of the Florida ...
On September 21, 2017, based on a unanimous recommendation from its Public Policy Council, the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Committee unanimously voted to not support the City of Tampa’s 2018 budget millage rate increase ...
Tell the Mayor what you think is important Mayor Bob Buckhorn wants to hear from the community about what they think is important for the future of the City of Tampa and its residents. How do autonomous cars understand the road? On the Alphabet ...
President announces new policy on travel to Cuba Today, President Trump announced changes in the rules that allows Americans to travel to Cuba. The new restriction reverse some of the changes made by President Obama. Florida House Speaker talks ...
Governor Rick Scott announces budget deal Governor Scott agrees to sign the $82.4 billion state budget after reaching deal with Corcoran, Negron Changes in regulations on travel to Cuba could come soon Insiders believe President Trump may soon make ...
President releases infrastructure plan and budget proposal This week, President Trump released his $ 1 trillion infrastructure plan as well as his proposed budget. Along with the plan, a “statement of principles” with the promise of ...
Possible impact of Homestead Exemption ballot measure on city budget The City of Tampa’s CFO, Sonya Little told City Council this week that the impact to the city budget could be close to $6 million dollars. Many Floridians still awaiting ...
Bill eliminating the Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission passes During the last week of session, the Florida Senate passed a local bill that will eliminate the PTC, the only like agency in the State of Florida. The bill will be ...
Ridesharing bill passes Senate The Florida Senate voted this week to pass a bill that will allow a statewide regulation for ridesharing in Florida. Florida State Senator Artiles resigns After a long week of controversy over a conversation with ...
Today, the Florida Senate passed legislation that will allow for statewide regulation of ridesharing. The same bill passed the Florida House earlier this legislative session. Statewide regulation has been a top priority for the Greater Tampa ...
Mayor Buckhorn delivers a different State of the City Address This week, Mayor Bob Buckhorn gave his annual State of the City address. Focusing on a different perspective of Tampa, the Mayor talked about unity within the community. Want to hear ...
Florida House and Senate far apart on budgets This week the Florida House and the Florida Senate released their budgets and will begin to vote on them next week. So far, the budgets remain $2 billion dollars apart. The House budget currently is ...
Fight for Tourism continues Industry experts continue to talk about the need for tourism dollars in Florida. A recent move by the Florida House will reduce Visit Florida and make it difficult for the agency to continue to promote the state’s ...
Florida House and Senate begin to talk about health care Despite the ongoing debate in Washington, the Florida House and Senate are looking at a series of bills and ideas that they hope will offset some of the state Medicaid cost. Governor continues ...
Elected Florida Secretary of State Senator Aaron Bean offered a joint resolution this week that would allow voters to decide if the office of Secretary of State should be an elected position again. Florida House begins to work on budget cuts ...
Tampa, Fla. (September 22, 2016) – On Sunday, September 18th Mayor Buckhorn joined Interim Mayor of Lanzhou, China, Guangping Duan, and signed a historic Sister Cities agreement to foster culture, commerce and investment from the City of ...