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TPD request $2 million for new service weapons and a robot dog
The purchase of the Glock 45 9mm pistols comes on the heels of the Florida Legislature failing to pass a bill providing for immunity to gun manufacturers. Sig Sauer, the manufacturer of TPD’s current service weapon lobbied on behalf of the bill.
3/19/26 – Spring Break & Sunshine Week
Council is off for Spring Break, but a small update on a project Tampa Monitor has been working on behind the scenes with a closing rant.
Planning Commission Approves ‘Alternative 2’ for City of Tampa Redistricting
Precinct 345 moves from District 7 to District 5 for the March 2, 2027 municipal election.
3/12/26 – CRA Board to vote on funding agreements for Florida Aquarium and downtown housing plus a a funding request for Downtown Arts Center
Evening land use hearings include a change to previously approved Planned Development at 110 S Boulevard
Citing concerns over Black voting power, West Tampa leaders share redistricting preference
Michael Randolph with the West Tampa CDC said residents should support alternative two, which he said best protects the community.
3/12/26 – CRA Board & Evening Land Use
Staff Directive Motion Analysis
An analysis of motions by Tampa City Council from 9/25-3/26 for staff to appear for or to write a report for council.
3/5/26 – Council votes this week include $16 million for Fleet Maintenance decentralization and a $20 million loan for Water Department
Additional items on the agenda include the first LDC update and approving list of companies that can participate in $10 million in CRA Pre-Development design/development assistance.
Ahead of special call budget workshop, council have productive discussion about process. And why it matters.
3/5/26 – Regular Meeting
2/26/26 – Catching Up
In lieu of previewing the workshop agenda this week, taking a step back to catch up some on other things the Tampa Monitor has worked on and some articles of interest to regular readers.