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Public commenters urge one-year residency to run for office, CRA reporting to council during charter workshop
Tampa City Council · January 14, 2026
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Summary
During public comment at a Tampa City Council workshop, speakers urged a one-year residency requirement for candidates, asked that CRA staff report to council (not the mayor), and requested temporary representation for districts during budget season. These comments will be included for the Charter Review Commission's consideration.
Members of the public spoke during the workshop's public-comment period and urged changes the Charter Review Commission should consider. One commenter said candidates should be required to be city residents for one year before running for…
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