Tampa Mayor Castor gives State of the City address
May 05, 2026
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is scheduled to deliver the State of the City address on Tuesday morning.In her final State of the City address, Mayor Castor outlined promises that were kept, progress that has been made, and a future th
at is being built.The Mayor delivered her address at the opening of the Fair Oaks Recreation Complex, calling the new 10-acre park a "jewel" in the Tampa park system.WATCH: Tampa Mayor Castor gives State of the City address Tampa Mayor Castor gives State of the City addressIn her speech, Mayor Castor touted the work the city has done to improve infrastructure, such as cleaning out debris from pipes to keep them clear ahead of storms and repaving streets."Through our pipes program, we've made one of the largest infrastructure investments in Tampa's history. Over $3 billion while keeping our water bills among the lowest in the region."Castor also touted growth. She talked about the expansion projects of the Tampa Riverwalk and the Tampa streetcar, which runs from Ybor City to Downtown.Mayor Castor wrapped up her address saying, "This is what it looks like when you invest in what matters most. But we're not done. We're gonna keep investing, keep building, keep moving forward. Because this isn't about one moment, this is about building something that lasts."During the 2025 address, Castor highlighted community strength and future investments.
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