Tag: Tampa City Council
Tampa Council Candidate Lytle Says He Has Matured —We Say “Hardly!”

By Jim Bleyer Tampa City Council candidate Stephen Lytle, tipped that his multiple arrest record would be disclosed in the weeks leading to the March 5 primary, went into full damage control Monday. Using the notorious pay-for-play blog Florida Politics as his outlet, the 36-year-old Lytle asserted he …
Challenger Godwin: Miranda’s Three Decades on Tampa Council Regressive, Undistinguished

By Jim Bleyer Tampa City Council candidate John Goodwin welcomed his opponent, incumbent Charlie Miranda, into the District 2 race with more than a shot across the bow; the young progressive fired a volley into the veteran politico’s midships. Miranda filed for reelection Friday. With the campaign in its …
Jeff Vinik Tax Just Doesn’t Add Up
Four Mayoral Candidates Flunk East Tampa Test

By Jim Bleyer East Tampa residents feel shortchanged by the City of Tampa on transit, housing opportunities, infrastructure, and fair treatment by law enforcement. After yesterday, they have more than sufficient reason to feel abandoned by City Hall. Though invited to a “Tea and Conservation” event in Temple Terrace, …
Perennial Loser Citro Takes Another Crack at Council Seat
Likeable Harry Cohen Has Avoided Controversy
Tampa Aficionado and True Progressive, John Godwin, Makes a Run for Tampa City Council

By Jim Bleyer John Godwin, a national security and technical innovation consultant who works with the US defense, diplomatic, and intelligence communities, is running for Tampa City Council District 2, a city-wide seat. Godwin has strong support from young progressivesas, influential businesspeople, and veteran Tampa politicos who value …