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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.
Community Sponsor
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2/26/26 – Workshop & Evening Land Use
This is a reimagined version of the Tampa City Council agenda. It removes legalese…
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Council narrowly approve moving forward with South Howard Flood Relief project but its future still in doubt
A funding shortfall of $39.8 million still needs to be identified.
Last Week
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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.
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2/19/26 – Regular Meeting
This is a reimagined version of the Tampa City Council agenda. It removes legalese from the description, parses the Background details from the Summary Sheet when available and provides links to supporting documents. Also included is a zoning map with current applications. A note about document links, Onbase links can change, and you can always refer to the official final agenda from the clerk in Onbase. Quick Navigation: Morning Agenda | Evening Agenda Morning Agenda City Clerk’s Final Agenda in Onbase Public Hearings & Ordinances Evening Agenda City Clerk’s Final Agenda in Onbase Public Hearings & Ordinances
Tampa Land Use Map
Have you ever wanted to check the current zoning for a property but also its future land use designation? Now you can with our interactive map.
Keeping Up
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Tampa City Councilwoman Naya Young files for re-election
Young committed to running in 2027 during the special election.
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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
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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…
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Tampa City Council to vote on joining Hillsborough County in installing Flock integrated speed cameras in school zones
Update A memo was sent to council from Chief Bercaw that was made public today. They called the language in the included proposal “unfortunate” and…
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Analyzing the Carlson CRA Services Agreement
The Tampa Monitor has tried to interpret the proposed changes from Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board member/Tampa City Council member Bill Carlson since it first…
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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.
From the Editor
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One More Thing
With the South Howard project taking up all of the oxygen in the room, there are significant projects that won’t be discussed. Don’t lose focus on the rest of the…
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The Charter Review is Starting Off on the Wrong Foot
Nothing in the charter or the adopted ordinances says anything about council’s priorities in a charter review.