The Tampa of Tomorrow Blueprint
Tampa is at a turning point. We can either accept the status quo—the outdated systems, the bureaucratic bottlenecks, the “good enough” mindset—or we can redefine what’s possible.
The Tampa of Tomorrow — Today isn’t just a campaign slogan. It’s a movement. It’s the belief that we can build a city that leads the nation—not in just one category, but across every metric that defines not just a great City to be in, but a great one to live in.
The Tampa of Tomorrow is also a mindset shift. It’s a city where the people—not politicians, not the investors, not the special interests—are the chief stakeholders.
That’s why, if I have the privilege to serve as your mayor, Tampa will lead in technology, governance, and urban planning. We will create a city where your voice is heard, your needs are met, and your future is secured. A city where transparency isn’t a campaign promise—it’s a requirement.
Where government moves with urgency, efficiency, and a relentless focus on results.
Tampa doesn’t have to hope for that future—we can elect it in 2027.
Here's exactly how we plan on doing it — I appreciate you taking the time to read my vision for The Tampa of Tomorrow.
Our Priorities: Guiding Tampa's Future
In a city as dynamic and diverse as Tampa, it's challenging to pinpoint every single concern. However, our blueprint is built on core principles that address the issues impacting the most people. We believe in:
- Choosing People Over Portfolios: Centering every decision on the needs and lives of Tampa's residents, with a broader goal of making the city more affordable.
- Prioritizing Safety Over Soundbites: Prioritizing genuine public well-being and effective safety measures.
- Expanding Access Over Authority: Ensuring ALL residents have equitable access to essential services, information and opportunities.
- Mobility Over Mayhem: Creating a city where moving around is efficient, accessible, and sustainable; whether you choose to drive or not.
These priorities guide every solution in our Tampa of Tomorrow Blueprint. For a deeper dive into our foundational principles, you'll find a link to our platform priorities deck in the expanded summary of this section!
Read MoreReinventing City Hall: A Government for All
Modernizing city leadership, enhancing transparency, and leveraging technology to create an efficient, ethical, and people-first government that earns public trust. Read More
Safety & Wellness: A Holistic Approach
Advancing community-oriented public safety, strengthening emergency response, and expanding critical mental health and violence reduction initiatives for a healthier, safer Tampa. Read More
Housing for Everyone: Affordable & Accessible
Tackling housing costs through innovative development, protecting tenants, and providing compassionate, effective support for our unsheltered neighbors. Read More
Healthy Communities, Thriving Families
Improving access to healthcare, combating food insecurity, prioritizing maternal and youth health, expanding access to childcare services and fostering community wellness spaces for every resident. Read More
Education & Opportunity: Pathways to Success
Strengthening city support for schools, supporting better field trips and higher test scores, boosting workforce training, empowering youth to explore their interests productively, and expanding affordable housing options for workers. Read More
Future-Proofing Tampa: Infrastructure & Sustainability
Investing in cutting-edge infrastructure, expanding modern transit, championing green initiatives, and not just preserving — but elevating Tampa's unique cultural heritage. Read More
Streamlining City Operations: Smarter, Faster, Fairer
Reforming city purchasing, rethinking HR for a people-first workplace, promoting a "Government We Can Show Off" culture and boosting interdepartmental collaboration for seamless service delivery. Read More
Economic Vibrancy: Local Business & Innovation
Empowering small businesses, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, elevating Tampa's brand, and strategically attracting forward-thinking companies. Read More
Returning Power to Residents: Civic Engagement & Culture
Giving neighborhoods real decision-making power through participatory budgeting, uplifting arts and culture, and boosting civic education and voter access. Read More
Accountable Government: Transparent & Responsive
Implementing city-wide performance metrics, fostering transparent governance, and creating a clear roadmap for continuous progress and responsiveness. Read More
Climate Resilience & Environmental Justice
Building proactive disaster readiness, renewing our natural resources, reimagining waste, investing in flood resilience, and expanding vibrant green spaces across the city. Read More