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 (3)(Water Utilities)
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.
Stormwater and ditch rehabilitation funding
$1 million in state grant funds plus a $1.17 million repair contract for stormwater infrastructure.
South Howard Flood Relief Project
Over $142 million in combined contract, interlocal and stormwater budget funds were committed.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Water Utilities)
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