Bob Buckhorn
Bob Buckhorn is making his second run for mayor in Tampa's nonpartisan elections on March 1, 2011. He previously served on the City Council from 1995-2003.
Bob BuckhornLatest Fact-Checks Of Bob Buckhorn
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By Richard Danielson
January 16, 2015
Says he "balanced the budget without raising taxes."
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By Richard Danielson
January 15, 2015
Tampa Bay is "leading the state in jobs creation."
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By Richard Danielson
January 15, 2015
Says he "secured the highest possible bond rating" for the city of Tampa.
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By Katie Sanders
August 31, 2012
The unemployment rate is declining faster in Tampa "than almost anywhere else."
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By Becky Bowers
September 12, 2011
"One international flight a day in a wide-bodied jet ... one flight daily generates $150 million a year and approximately 2,300 jobs."
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By Lee Logan
January 21, 2011
"There was no panhandling when I left office."
Latest Promises Of Bob Buckhorn
| Promise | Status | Last Updated | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance rights of citizens to protest at Republican National Convention while keeping downtown safe | Not Rated | March 30, 2012 | View Details |
| Create an urban growth master plan for downtown and nearby neighborhoods | Not Rated | July 8, 2011 | View Details |
| Create task force to streamline business permits and regulation | Not Rated | May 18, 2011 | View Details |
| Strengthen “one strike and you’re out” policy in public housing | Not Rated | May 18, 2011 | View Details |
| Establish Neighborhood University | Not Rated | May 18, 2011 | View Details |
| Consolidate departments for business permits and regulation | Not Rated | May 18, 2011 | View Details |
| Strengthen the Nuisance Abatement Board | Not Rated | May 18, 2011 | View Details |
| Offer an ordinance in his first week to eliminate panhandling on major roadways | Not Rated | May 18, 2011 | View Details |
| Incorporate New Urbanism concepts in land development codes | Not Rated | May 18, 2011 | View Details |
| Launch a public service campaign for bicycle safety | Not Rated | May 18, 2011 | View Details |