Tampa city council to discuss changes to municipal elections

The Tampa City Council is considering modifying the date of municipal elections. Municipal elections in the off-season presently cost the city about $700,000. It’s pricey, and according to the city, there aren’t many people voting. In recent elections, they had a 23% voter turnout. City authorities suggested that the Tampa City elections be moved to …

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Tampa City Council approves new budget, with roughly $12M for affordable housing

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Tampa City Council unanimously approved a spending plan that includes significant investments in affordable housing and fire rescue after weeks of calculating figures. Members of the City Council agreed to spend about $12 million to build and maintain affordable housing units. The seven-member board also authorized a $1.5 million plan to establish a new fire …

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