Tampa Mayor Iorio Issues Statement on her immediate political future

May 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Received this via email:

A Statement from Mayor Iorio May 11, 2009
There has been a lot of political interest generated since Florida’s Senator Mel Martinez made his announcement about stepping down in 2010. I have gotten my share of phone calls and letters from people wanting to know what political plans I had for the [...]

Aug

8

Mayor Iorio adds Transit to Strategic Plan

August 8, 2007 | 2 Comments

Well, it’s official… Mayor Iorio is fully behind mass transit…

For Immediate Release
For additional information, contact:
Liana Lopez
Public Affairs Director
(813) 274-8497
liana.lopez@tampagov.net
IORIO ADDS SIXTH GOAL TO CITY’S AGENDA
Mass Transit for Tampa’s Future Becomes a Part of Strategic Plan
Tampa, Fla. (August 8, 2007) – Mayor Pam Iorio has added mass transit to the City of Tampa’s agenda [...]

Apr

16

Tampa Transit

April 16, 2007 | 1 Comment

A friend and reader sent me this email:
You know about this new person from Chicago that is our new transportation expert? are we getting a new bus system? Light rail? I know you are doing session stuff on your blog but I would love to see something on this.
Well, I thought I would respond [...]

Apr

6

Gwen Miller Finally Has a Good Idea: Fall Electons

April 6, 2007 | 1 Comment

I was sitting at my favorite coffee location this morning reading an actual paper version of the Tampa Tribune - yes, I am still sans laptop - when I saw a GREAT headline:
Miller Wants Fall Elections
It seems she wasn’t happy that only 1 in 6 registered voters in Tampa bothered to show up on election [...]

Mar

29

Mayor, City Council to be Sworn in on April 1st

March 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment

NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
For additional information, contact:
Liana Lopez, Director
Public Affairs Division
(813) 274-8497
liana.lopez@tampagov.net
Mayor to Take Oath of Office
Ceremony to Mark Start of Second Term
Tampa, Fla. (March 29, 2007) – The City of Tampa will swear in Mayor Pam Iorio and members of Tampa City Council on Sunday, April 1, 2007 during the city’s Oath of [...]

Mar

27

Tampa Election Runoff Results: Live Blogging

March 27, 2007 | 4 Comments

I decded to live blog the runoff election results - mostly because it was so much fun to do the first time.
PoHo has a report that turnout would be around 14% - about the same as for the primary.
7:07 pm - Miller takes the early lead with the early voters, by an almost two-to-one margin: [...]

Mar

27

Election Day in Tampa

March 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Today is the run-off election in Tampa. There are two seats on the ballot. District 1 pits incumbent Councilwoman Gwen Miller against the infamous Joe Redner. District 7 has two New Tampa residents Frank Margarella versus Joseph Caetano.
District 7 is easier to predict than District 1. Caetano has the better organization, including the support of [...]

Mar

14

Mayor Iorio to Venture to New Tampa

March 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment

I received this press release from the City of Tampa
For Immediate Release

Mayor to Take State of the City Presentation to New Tampa
Tampa, Fla. (March 14, 2007) – Mayor Pam Iorio will present the State of the City in New Tampa during her first town hall meeting of 2007 on Wednesday, March 28. The meeting will [...]

Mar

13

City Council Forum: District 7

March 13, 2007 | 4 Comments

Bill Sharpe of TampaGold.com asked me to serve on a panel for a debate between District 7 City Council candidates Frank Margarella and Joseph Caetano. The debate was broadcast live over the internet, and can be watched at the Tampa Gold website.
Unfortunately, Joseph Caetano did not show up and did not call desipte his [...]

Mar

7

Seven Thoughts About the City of Tampa Elections

March 7, 2007 | 9 Comments

The results of the elections were quite surprising… Here are my thoughts:
1. New Tampa voters are no longer allowed to complain about anything. Julie Brown, the second place candidate in District 4 received 17 more votes than ALL THREE candidates in District 7 - combined. The old adage plays here: “If you don’t vote, you [...]

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