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.
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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.
2/26/26 – Workshop & Evening Land Use
Tampa City Councilwoman Naya Young files for re-election
Young committed to running in 2027 during the special election.
Officials want feedback on redistricting plans for Tampa elections
The public can take a survey and take part in two meetings set for Feb. 23 and March 9
Bob Buckhorn’s mayoral PAC has more than $1.4 million—and most of it comes from development and investment interests
The two-time mayor defended his big money connections and use of CRA funds to subsidize development, saying ‘I would do it again 10 times over every day of the week.’
Tampa City Council to vote on joining Hillsborough County in installing Flock integrated speed cameras in school zones
2/19/26 – Comp Plan & Speed Cameras
Tampa City Council have a special call workshop Tuesday evening to discuss future land use and the Comprehensive Plan and a regular Thursday meeting where they’ll vote on approving a contract for Flock integrated speed cameras in school zones.