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Mayor Jane Castor & community sidewalk advocate Sandy Sroka highlighted the need for safer, more accessible sidewalk pathways citywide, which will be addressed in the proposed FY24 budget.
From working families to school children and differently-abled individuals, sidewalks are a lifeline to independence and a source of safety for many residents who rely on walking or biking as their means of travel. Mayor Jane Castor & community sidewalk advocate Sandy Sroka recently highlighted (https://fb.watch/mT3kxhF3oc/) the need for safer, more accessible sidewalk pathways citywide, which is addressed in the proposed FY24 budget.
GET INVOLVED
Tampa City Council Public Hearing on 2024 Annual Budget

The public is invited to participate in this public hearing (https://www.tampa.gov/events/tampa-city-council-notice-public-hearing-city-tampa-fiscal-year-fy-2024-annual-budget-and) today (September 5) at 5:01 pm for the purpose of permitting any and all citizens desiring to do so to submit their criticisms, recommendations, or suggestions and ask questions concerning the proposed FY 2024 City of Tampa budget.

The Water Smart Home Workshop

Why pay more when you can learn how to lower your water bill from the experts in our Water Department? Join a Water Smart Home Workshop on September 6 at 12:30 pm at Metropolitan Ministries' Family Support Center (2031 N Tampa St). This event is free and open to the public.

Homeownership Event

Are you interested in buying a home? On September 9 from 9 am – 3 pm, attend the free City of Tampa Homeownership Event (https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/2mNLANuk/i/0) to learn about the home-buying process with industry experts and the financial assistance programs that may be available to you. The event will be hosted at the Tampa Convention Center.

2023 Coastal Cleanup Day

Get ready to give back! Coastal Cleanup Day is September 16. The City of Tampa is supporting Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hillsborough-river-coastal-cleanup-2023-tickets-690939307067?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl) ’s effort to keep our coastline clean & healthy. City of Tampa employees & the Green Team will join volunteers across the city to clean up litter from our waterways and parks, including Temple Crest Park.

Mayor’s Youth Corps Class of 2024

Tampa teens wanting to give back to their community and looking for a glimpse into the workings of City Hall are invited to apply for seats on the Mayor’s Youth Corps. The Mayor’s Youth Corps is comprised of students in grades 9, 10, or 11 who live in and/or attend a public or private high school within the Tampa city limits. Applications are now being accepted for one-year terms. Applications are available on the City of Tampa Mayor’s Youth Corps webpage (https://www.tampa.gov/youth-corps) and will be accepted until October 23 at 5 pm.

Job of the Week

The Development & Growth Management Division is hiring five Professional Plans Reviewers (https://www.jobapscloud.com/Tampa/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=230807&R2=267001&R3=003) to perform technical reviews of considerable difficulty on professionally prepared documents for all proposed residential and commercial construction projects and for the review of residential and commercial site plans for compliance with transportation, landscape, stormwater, and zoning codes as required, as they relate to site construction issues. Applicants should have a valid Florida driver’s license and at least one Standard Plans Examiner license (building, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical) as issued by the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board OR the ability to obtain one within 24 months of employment.
LAST WEEK'S HEADLINES
road
No one likes higher taxes, but here’s why Tampa needs them (https://www.tampabay.com/opinion/2023/09/02/no-one-likes-higher-taxes-heres-why-tampa-needs-them-column/)
Tampa Bay Times
Tampa’s government, like our residents, is experiencing increased costs on everything from insurance to construction supplies.
During a press conference Friday morning, Mayor Castor proposed a tax increase to add more sidewalks throughout Tampa.
Tampa mayor continues push for proposed tax increase to help improve roads, sidewalks (https://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-mayor-continues-push-for-proposed-tax-increase-to-help-improve-roads-sidewalks)
FOX13
During a press conference Friday morning, Mayor Castor proposed a tax increase to add more sidewalks throughout Tampa.
Tampa's First Female Firefighter Marks Milestone
Tampa's First Female Firefighter Marks Milestone (https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2023/09/03/tampa-s-first-female-firefighter-marks-milestone)
Spectrum Bay News 9
The retired firefighter spoke about her journey at Fire Station One where it all started.

flooded street
Idalia blasts Florida and Georgia, flooding streets, snapping trees, cutting power (https://news.yahoo.com/idalia-now-dangerous-category-4-091707693.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAAuyY18Bb6EIui0AE8s4kQe9Lmr9EE2JvpbxcjybeW8tpDdj5LAyehdS0sDQPh9fZd7YWmJZeq2bh-P4sX88eXD7pGNiI5_4tx03gOvdjmo0DsHFMW93c52XqsRQb19AznM2Cewh8nmZsUJz8mFUbVJ6j9VIhlKtQG92x-se6K1p)
Yahoo News
Hurricane Idalia tore into Florida at the speed of a fast-moving train Wednesday, splitting trees in half, ripping roofs off hotels and turning small cars into boats.

Tampa Hispanic Heritage Inc. announces 2023 Leadership Class
Tampa Hispanic Heritage Inc. announces 2023 Leadership Class (https://www.tampabeacon.com/news/tampa/tampa-hispanic-heritage-inc-announces-2023-leadership-class/article_6fc1716c-48db-11ee-80cd-9f254c394ccf.html)
Tampa Beacon
The class of 2023 list is comprised of eight Hispanics in the industries of art, business, education and more.

Tampa is one of the best cities in the country for gamers
Tampa is one of the best cities in the country for gamers (https://thatssotampa.com/tampa-best-city-gamers/)
That’s So Tampa
Our city ranked third, only behind New York and Raleigh.

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Katrina House

Meet Katrina House, a Certified Procurement Analyst in the Purchasing Department and the Job Order Contracting Administrator for the City of Tampa JOC program. She states, “As an analyst, I have a variety of commodities assigned to me like JOC, janitorial services, and other commodities to support various Departments. As the JOC Administrator, I oversee small to medium construction/construction related projects throughout the City. Within the JOC program, I work with Prime Contractors who provide opportunities to sub-contractors to work on City projects. This commodity has enabled me to build a greater love for those within the sub-contracting community who desire to contribute to the success and beauty of Tampa! I have taught on the local and state level regarding the City’s JOC program, and several entities have started their own JOC program by piggybacking off the City of Tampa.”

What’s your favorite restaurant in Tampa? A hidden treasure in Tampa is the Fish Market on Main Street. One of my co-workers introduced me to their restaurant. The serve fried crabs that are so well seasoned, you will have to make yourself stop eating them!

What’s your favorite movie? I’m a little torn on my favorite movie. I do have a few that I will watch any day: Love and Basketball, Solomon, and Disney’s Hamilton.

What are five quick things you're grateful for? I am thankful for my faith in Jesus, my life, my husband Al, my children and for those that love and truly care about me. There are times when you want to achieve things in life, and some may not understand your drive or passion to pursue a dream or a goal. I feel that if you have people around you who do not have your best interests, to love them from a distance - and cherish those who want to see you succeed.

What is your dream vacation? I would love to visit Williamstown, Kentucky. They have a representation of Noah’s Ark that I would love to see.

SPECIAL FEATURE
Our City of Tampa staff & volunteers distributed a total of 67,335 sandbags in 27 hours for Hurricane #Idalia preparations.
Our City of Tampa staff & volunteers distributed a total of 67,335 sandbags in 27 hours for Hurricane #Idalia preparations.Remember, stay informed & stay prepared - always be #TampaReady. Text TAMPAREADY or TAMPALISTA to 888-777 for emergency text alerts & register for Alert Tampa at[tampa.gov/hurricane]tampa.gov/hurricane.
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OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE (OLLI-USF) FALL OPEN HOUSE

Thursday, September 7 – Saturday, September 9
U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS FALL LEADERSHIP MEETING – SAN DIEGO, CA
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