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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Analyzing the Carlson CRA Services Agreement
South Howard Flood Relief Project
UPDATED 5/4/25. A comprehensive look at what the project is and isn’t and what decision Council faces.
2026 City of Tampa Charter Review Advisory Commission
Need to get up to speed on what the Charter Review Advisory Board is? Brief background and outline of who and what they are tasked with.
Tampa’s Impact Fees: What You Need to Know
South Howard Flood Relief Project – GMP 1
The South Howard Flood Relief Project returns for a vote before Tampa City Council on 10/23/25. Requested is max price of $4.1 million to start preliminary work for the project.
District 5 Special Election
City of Tampa City Council district map with list of qualified candidates including links to their campaign site. Background section includes info on past District 5 election turnout.
Tampa City Council Agenda — as a Document
A deeper dive into the agenda as a document and outlining how I have reimagined it.
Solving For the Wrong Number – Future Land Use Plan Update
The planning commission says we need to accommodate another 74,000 people. The current plan already does that. What are we solving for?
Reimbursement Resolutions, Bonding and the Budget
While a reimbursement resolution is just a procedural step, it’s a reality check for the Council that voted to approve that much bonding.
UNITE: Ashley Drive project
A reference post with the history of the project and how it’s worked it’s way through Council.
Could CRAs Go Away? Possibly
Tallahassee is advancing a bill that would end Community Redevelopment Agencies.