Tampa Voters Hear From Several Candidates Vying to Fill Vacant District 5 Seat

14th Tampa City Council candidate joins crowded Special Election as clock winds down on qualifying

Candidates for Tampa City Council, District 5 have until 5 p.m. Friday to qualify for the Special Election to replace the late Gwen Henderson, who passed away unexpectedly in June. As of Friday morning, 11 candidates have already qualified for the race, with a 12th qualified as a write-in candidate. Two others, including a new candidate who just entered the race this week, have yet to qualify. Those who have qualified are Audette Bruce, Juawana …

Tampa voters hear from several candidates vying to fill vacant District 5 seat

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa residents heard from some of the candidates looking to fill a city council seat vacated earlier this year when the very popular Gwendolyn Henderson suddenly passed away. Take it from the man selling watermelons on 29th Street. Or the woman whose family has lived in East Tampa for more than a century. They said District 5 needs a leader who will get things done. St. Pete city council advances utility rate hike prop…

Voice of the Voter: Inside the issues important to voters in Tampa's District 5

In less than a month, voters in Tampa's District 5 will have the opportunity to bring their voice to the ballot box. There will be a special election to fill a vacancy for the office of Tampa City Council Member, District 5, in the wake of Gwendolyn Henderson's passing.Election Day for the Special Municipal Election will be Sept. 9, while early voting will run between Sept. 4-7.Watch full report from Mary O'Connell Voters weigh in on District 5 …