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 BuckhornSays he "balanced the budget without raising taxes."
Tampa Bay is "leading the state in jobs creation."
Says he "secured the highest possible bond rating" for the city of Tampa.
The unemployment rate is declining faster in Tampa "than almost anywhere else."
"One international flight a day in a wide-bodied jet ... one flight daily generates $150 million a year and approximately 2,300 jobs."
"There was no panhandling when I left office."
| 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 |
| Propose property tax breaks to targeted high-tech industry | Not Rated | May 18, 2011 | View Details |
| Conduct a city-wide lighting assessment | Not Rated | May 18, 2011 | View Details |
| Appoint a Director of Protocol, International Trade and Commerce with specific responsibilities | Not Rated | May 18, 2011 | View Details |
| Appoint a Deputy Mayor of Neighborhoods and Community Empowerment with specific duties | Not Rated | May 18, 2011 | View Details |
| Establish a “One-Stop Licensing Program” available in person and online | Not Rated | May 18, 2011 | View Details |
| Maintain the size of the police force | Not Rated | May 18, 2011 | View Details |
| Work to attract the federal New Markets Tax Credit | Not Rated | May 18, 2011 | View Details |
| Maintain pension benefits for police | Not Rated | May 18, 2011 | View Details |