Buckhorn Returns: Tampa Mayor Race Heats Up

0:00Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn jumped back into the game, filing paperwork Monday to run for mayor again in 2027. That's over six years since he left office after two terms from 2011 to 2019. He's pitching a fresh chapter for the city, leaning on his track record of real results and leadership that hits every neighborhood. Buckhorn gets props for boosting the Tampa River Walk and steering the city out of the great recessions mess. Buckhorn talks remember how he turned Tampa into a magnet for top talent during tough times, transforming the vibe and setting up big wins that still echo. Today, now he wants to tackle ongoing headaches like traffic, stormwater, and everyday fixes. He's not alone in the race. City Councilwoman Lynn Hurtack, Alan Henderson, and Terrence Abia have already thrown their hats in. City rules let past mayor's return after sitting out, opening the door wide. With this field heating up, Tampa's eyeing who shape its next moves as the campaign kicks

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