Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tampa public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in business jobs
Small-venue alcohol permits — Franklin Street and Cass Street
Two downtown-area small venues moved closer to serving beer, wine and liquor, one with package sales. Final votes come November 19.
Downtown liquor permits
Two small-venue liquor permits advanced: one at 1601 North Franklin Street and a new one for Volo E Viaggi at 1018 East Cass Street, both with final votes November 19.
Equal Business Opportunity Program overhaul
The city is rewriting its Equal Business Opportunity program rules and renaming it 'Strategic Business Development.' The final vote was pushed to November 5 at the chair's request, leaving minority-business contracting rules unchanged a bit longer.
Workforce development funding shift
Council moved $75,000 each for TBA and TBCN from the social action fund to the workforce development fund — reprioritizing $150,000 toward job training.
East Tampa corridor redevelopment master plan
The board authorized an RFP to hire planning consultants for a master plan redeveloping East Tampa's corridors — an early but meaningful step in shaping future growth there.