Some council members wanted to push green policies, a renewable energy program, even the burying of power lines. ...more

November 14, 2008

A first reading of a proposed ordinance to allow nonprofit organizations to sell beer and wine during events at Sims Park produced over an hour and a half of commentary at last Wednesday's City Council meeting. ...more

November 12, 2008

In an unexpected move, a divided city council has turned down a proposed franchise agreement with Tampa Electric, forcing Mayor Pam Iorio's administration back to the negotiating table with the private regional energy company. ...more

November 8, 2008

TAMPA In an unexpected move, a divided city council Thursday night voted down a proposed franchise agreement with Tampa Electric, forcing Mayor Pam Iorio's administration back to the negotiating table with the private regional energy company. The vote was 4 to 2 on a motion by Councilwoman Linda Saul-Sena to reject the voluminous 25-year agreement. Council President Tom Scott and Councilman Charlie Miranda cast the dissenting votes. ...more

November 7, 2008

The way Vice Mayor Frankie Burnett sees it, he did his best to win another term and fell short by 34 votes. End of story. ...more

November 6, 2008

OUR OPINION ...more

November 2, 2008

They asked for a longer contract and higher wages, but the city wouldn't budge. ...more

November 1, 2008

A diesel and heating fuel station will likely come to Broad Street after all. ...more

October 22, 2008

Hiring And Firing Of Tampa City Council's Attorney ON THE BALLOT: "Should the Charter be amended to allow City Council, rather than the city attorney, to employ an attorney whose salary and qualifications are comparable to other city attorneys; to render independent advisory opinions pursuant to vote of City Council and legal advice relating to City Council business that may be requested by any member, and remove the responsibility for the attorney to perform other duties as required by the city attorney?" ...more

October 19, 2008

City officials return to the negotiating table today with representatives of Tampa's largest union, just two weeks after the union's membership overwhelmingly voted down a proposed contract over demands for higher wages and other issues. ...more

October 13, 2008