What changed in Hillsborough County government the week of Apr 27 — May 3, 2026

The City of Tampa City Council holds a special call workshop on May 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM at City Hall to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Tampa Bay Rays. The meeting features 30-minute presentations from the Tampa Bay Rays organization and from the City and CRA, followed by question and answer sessions...

The Tampa City Council held a workshop on April 23, 2026, to discuss eight agenda items on tree trust fund management, natural resources committee oversight, noise enforcement, and administrative procedures. The council approved multiple motions restricting tree trust fund use to Type 1 and Type 2 trees only, prohibiting its use for enterprise and planning projects, and establishing policies for tree replacement from development...

The Hillsborough County Zoning Hearing Master held a public hearing on April 27, 2026, for rezoning and planned development modification applications. Of 23 applications scheduled, sixteen were continued to future ZHM hearings (May 26, June 22, or July 20), three were withdrawn from the process entirely, one was continued pending a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, and twelve were heard and are pending the Hearing Officer's recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners...