Bill Carlson
About
Bill Carlson's mayoral campaign platform centers primarily on tackling Tampa's massive infrastructure needs, estimated in the billions of dollars. As he enters the 2027 mayoral race, his campaign emphasizes foundational city improvements as a core priority.
Campaign promises (1)
- infrastructureBill Carlson has prioritized addressing billions of dollars in infrastructure needs for the city of Tampa as a central focus of his mayoral campaign.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 6
- Total speaking time
- 2:09:05
- Avg per meeting
- 21:31
- Segments
- 1606
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Top issues during term (20)
Rays Stadium Community Benefits Agreement
Up to $80 million in bonds backed by non-ad valorem revenues to cover the city's stadium payment obligations.
Rebuilding the tree advisory committee and raising tree fees
Developers removing protected trees pay $475 instead of $300 into the tree fund.
Fine reductions for properties brought into compliance
Three property owners collectively saved over $12,000 in fines, though reduced amounts must be paid by October 21 to lock in the savings.
Charter Review amendments heading to first reading
None directly; potential future charter changes could carry costs.
Equal Justice Initiative Riverwalk marker protection
West Tampa planning study
Study costs not yet defined.
Unpermitted construction enforcement citywide
Daily fines of $250 in most cases if deadlines are missed.
Data center regulation and moratorium
5600 Mariner Street rezoning denial
Zoning use violation at 2400 S Trask St
Noncompliant owners face $250 per day accruing fines after October 7, 2026.
Land-use future of 3541 North Boulevard
Citywide deferred maintenance backlog
$19,890,062.55 contract amount.
Hillsborough College Dale Mabry campus relocation
About $17 million in temporary rent and operations paid by the college; a $150 million rebuild still awaits state funding.
Jackson House restoration
Not specified at this meeting.
Noise ordinance and vehicle exhaust enforcement
Raftelis fee study — permit and development fee increases
Fees would rise roughly 15% a year over three years for development coordination fees, with the construction services fund needing new revenue by 2027 to avoid a general fund subsidy paid by taxpayers.
Comprehensive Plan updates head to October hearings
Indirect — shapes what development is allowed and where, which drives future tax base and infrastructure needs.
Channelside linear park/Mobility project
Not specified.
Tampa Heights roundabout slip lane
FY2027 Enterprise Funds Budget (Solid Waste, Water, Wastewater, Parking)
New rate schedules will change what Tampa water and wastewater customers pay, though the agenda does not list the amounts.
Decisions during term (389)
Recorded while Carlson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution 2026-894 — Community Benefits Agreement with Tampa Bay Rays
Amendment: Add Carver City, Lincoln Gardens and McFarland Park to Neighborhood Impact and Connectivity Fund
Amendment: Add 'including youth' to apprenticeship support
Approval of agenda and addendum
File No. E2026-48 — Commendation for Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Sr.
File No. CM26-27126 — Charter Review Commission commendations expanded
COD-25-0003988 — Dominique Anderson (905 E McBerry St)
COD-26-0000870 — Michael G. and Elise Levasseur (4202 E 11th Ave)
COD-26-0000895 — Zoe Batista Salinas (2118 W Virginia Ave)
COD-26-0001133 — Breit Edward W. Trustee (6801 S West Shore Blvd)
COD-26-0001178 — Armando Gonzalez and Aida Rodriguez Rivera (2720 W Dewey St)
COD-26-0002122 — Kiki Auto Sales LLC (1318 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd)
COD-26-0000037 — Domique Amerosa, Trustee (1906 W Meadowbrook Ave)
COD-26-0001021 — Dat D. Vu and Hai T. Nguyen (2104 N 34th St)
COD-26-0001307 — John Richard Jaloviar (8705 El Portal Dr)
COD-26-0001616 — Temple Terrace & Terrace Hill LLC (10226 N Ojus Dr)
COD-26-0000193 — Jagdeo and Seeragile Somwaru (420 E Floribraska Ave)
Special Use Permit SU-2, 1601 North Franklin Street Suite 1607 (File No. AB2-26-17)
Special Use Permit SU-2, Volo E Viaggi LLC, 1018 East Cass Street (File No. AB2-26-21)
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Section (File No. TA/CPA 24-04)
Voting record (23)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Resolution 2026-894 — Community Benefits Agreement with Tampa Bay Rays
He called it imperfect but noted the Rays listened to West Tampa and Drew Park neighborhoods and made major changes.