CRA, Rays and where things stand
The Tampa CRA are scheduled to vote Thursday on the MOU with the Tampa Bay Rays. The vote is still in doubt.
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6/11/26 – CRA & Evening Land Use
A reimagined version of the Tampa City Council agenda including mirrored supporting documents and interactive zoning map of land use items.
Transportation & Mobility Administrator Jean Duncan to retire
After more than 23 years Duncan retires under the shadow of a recent $350,000 settlement by the city for allegations of discrimination, retaliation and potential nepotism.
6/4/26 – School speed zone cameras and changes coming to public comment
This week, the council will vote on a 65-item agenda, including a $12 million CRA budget realignment and a $1 million allocation for TPD gas and lubricants.
Public comment on public comment
Tampa City Council to vote on list of school zone speed camera locations
18 schools to start as new speed study highlighting 12 new school zones for the cameras while retaining 6 of the 12 originally identified.
6/4/26 – Regular Meeting
65 item agenda for the June 4, 2026 regular city council meeting.
5/28/26 – Budget focused workshop closes out the month
4 of the 7 items on Thursday morning’s workshop agenda are budget focused from mid-year update to a presentation on the CDBG-DR funds
5/28/26 – Morning Workshop & Evening Land Use
Tampa CRA Board delay vote on Rays Stadium MOU
The $100 million CRA contribution is the largest part of the city’s proposed financial commitment. It’s unclear what the delay will have on the deal
5/21/26 – Council Regular & CRA Special Call – Rays MOU
5/21/26 – A vote on the Rays MOU with $56 million on the regular agenda
A 69 item agenda that includes mid-year budget review and votes on funding that range from $5,000 to $30 million.