This Week 7-31-25
Maybe finally a resolution for the Jackson House, mayor moves ahead with council’s $12 million FY24 funding request, and a look ahead to the first budget workshop.
135 stories
Maybe finally a resolution for the Jackson House, mayor moves ahead with council’s $12 million FY24 funding request, and a look ahead to the first budget workshop.
Council is back with the mayor’s fiscal year 2026 budget presentation headlining the agenda.
A reflection on Council member Henderson’s time on council and her legacy.
The ongoing saga of fire station 24 once again took center stage as timelines continue to grow.
Bonding, board seats, ShotSpotter and bowing to Trump Executive Orders fills this week’s agenda.
Council is off this week so take a minute to catch up and look ahead.
Council spent most of Thursday morning discussing stormwater. From a long term master plan currently under way to what’s being done monthly to catch up from last season and be ready for this season.
Morning workshops and the transmittal hearing for the future land use plan update moves forward.
Agendas for Tampa City Council workshop and evening land use application hearings including map of application locations.
Saying he felt “blindsided”, Council member Carlson’s motion to reconsider the vote for Council Chair was successful, resulting in Council member Clendenin elected Chair. A long review hearing resulted in numerous continuances but Council did approve Rome Yard timeline extension.
Council is faced with bonding realities as they are asked to approve a $235 million reimbursement resolution; Rome Yard developers ask for another extension, and 71 other items are up for a vote including $80 million in fund reallocation and new spending.
Talk of decorum and efficiency headlined the week along with the departure of the head of Mobility Dept.
What we're monitoring
Always-on data tools that keep watch between the stories — built and maintained by the Monitor.