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Tampa City Council Member Gwendolyn Henderson Has Died
- Councilwoman Gwendolyn Henderson, the 60-year-old representative for Tampa’s District 5, passed away peacefully at her residence in Tampa on June 10, 2025.
- Her death followed an emergency medical call to her home that morning, after which Tampa Fire Rescue transported her to a hospital where efforts to save her failed.
- Gwendolyn Henderson began her service on the Tampa City Council in early May 2023, took on the role of Chair for the Community Redevelopment Agency, owned the Black English Bookstore, and was a dedicated educator and active member of her community.
- She championed affordable housing, public safety, and support for seniors and small businesses, while colleagues praised her as a devoted public servant and passionate advocate for Tampa neighborhoods.
- After her passing, the city of Tampa is required by the City Charter to schedule a Special Election promptly—within a 10-day timeframe—to fill the remaining 15 months of her District 5 term, providing candidates with a minimum of five business days to complete their qualification process.
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Tampa City Council member Gwen Henderson dead at 60
Tampa City Council member Gwen Henderson has died at 60 years old. Tampa’s Mayor and its City Council Chair confirmed the sudden death Tuesday morning. Henderson was sworn into the Tampa City Council in 2023 and became Chair of the Community Redevelopment Agency shortly after. Prior to serving on the City Council, she spent decades as an educator with Hillsborough County Public Schools and served on the City of Tampa’s Citizens Review Board. C…
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