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 |
| Appoint a Chief Technology Officer with specific responsibilities | Not Rated | May 18, 2011 | View Details |
| Support the Step Plan for police pay increases | Not Rated | May 18, 2011 | View Details |
| Start an incentive program to encourage police to live in the city | Not Rated | May 18, 2011 | View Details |
| Plant 1,000 trees per year | Not Rated | May 18, 2011 | View Details |
| Continue allowing police to take their police cars home | Not Rated | May 18, 2011 | View Details |
| Support USF research efforts | Not Rated | May 18, 2011 | View Details |
| Create position of Deputy Mayor for Economic Opportunity | Not Rated | May 18, 2011 | View Details |
| Coordinate waterfront development | Not Rated | May 18, 2011 | View Details |