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Every story the Monitor has published, newest first.

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This Week 8-8-24

Quick look at the votes before the CRA and Council land use meeting this week.

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This Week 8-1-24

A dive into the consent agenda, public hearings and major contracts before City Council this week.

Charter

Residency Requirements

My take on the latest discussions and decisions to loosen residency requirements for top staff and some citizen boards.

Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap-Up 7-25-24

Light week highlighted by Interim CRA Director named. Includes links to archived video and agenda.

Budget

FY25 Budget – First Thoughts

A look at how we got here, my thoughts on last year’s broken process and questions about how Council is going to manage it this year. Detailed look at numbers coming soon.

Agendas

Agenda 8-1-24

The Tampa City Council agenda for August 2, 2024 in an easier to read format. Link to full agenda in Onbase included.

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This Week 7-25-24

CRA and Council both meet this week with short agendas with big decisions looming.

Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up 7-18-24

A look at the top items from City Council meeting 7-18-24. West Riverwalk, ADUs, and paving.

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This Week 7-18-24

Welcome back. A comprehensive look at the items Council will be voting on this week including $57 million West Riverwalk project.

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Always-on data tools that keep watch between the stories — built and maintained by the Monitor.

The AgendaA reimagined version of council's weekly agenda.Updated weekly
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