Transit Win for Hillsborough: Henderson Speaks to HART Board — Celebrates Milestone Funding Vote!

Mayoral candidate Alan Henderson joined advocates in celebrating a significant step forward for Hillsborough County’s future as the HART Board officially approved a modest millage increase to support public transit. The adjustment—costing the average homeowner under $6 per year—will help maintain vital services across the region, especially as operational costs rise and the county’s population continues to grow. “This is exactly the kind of responsible, people-first decision-making Tampa needs more of,” Henderson said. “Reliable public transit isn’t just a line item—it’s integral to how our residents access jobs, education, healthcare, and opportunity.”

Henderson also extended heartfelt appreciation to Transit Now Tampa Bay and other community advocates who showed up, spoke out, and helped shape this outcome. “Movements like Transit Now remind us that when the people, our community, organizes around practical, equitable goals, progress happens,” he shared. “I hope to learn from my leadership so that we can continue building a Tampa that connects more people, more affordably & more efficiently.” For Henderson, the vote isn’t just a win for policy—it’s a reminder of what collaboration between civic leaders and residents can truly achieve.