Author: Michael Bishop
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Reflections on the Past Week
The lack of leadership of a body that’s being asked too much of isn’t good for the city. If we…
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Wrap Up 5-15-25
Saying he felt “blindsided”, Council member Carlson’s motion to reconsider the vote for Council Chair was successful, resulting in Council…
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This Week at Tampa City Council 5-15-25
Council is faced with bonding realities as they are asked to approve a $235 million reimbursement resolution; Rome Yard developers…
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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…
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Agenda 5-15-25
Simplified version of the agenda for Tampa City Council including reference map for land use cases.
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Weekly Wrap Up 5-8-25
Talk of decorum and efficiency headlined the week along with the departure of the head of Mobility Dept.
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My Thoughts on the Tampa Comp Plan Update
It all boils down to the Planning Commission wanting to allowing for more density and intensity, including in Coastal High…
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This Week 5-8-25
CRA Board, a special call discussion and land use applications fill Council’s Thursday. Plus commentary about “missing middle” housing and…
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Agendas 5-8-25
Agendas for Tampa CRA and City Council meetings 5-8-25 including interactive map of rezoning locations.
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Two States of the City
Some weeks the “State of the City” can be a very blurry version of the one presented by the Mayor.…