“From the Desk of Mayor Buckhorn” is designed to give citizens greater insight into the Mayor’s Office. Every week, Mayor Buckhorn will offer a snippet of what he’s currently working on.

“Our story as a city is that we did not choose over the last four years to just recover from the recession, but that as we recovered, we found a new path to greater unity and promise. Just as a city’s work is never done, our story is not finished, and together, we will define our future.”

3/30: Tampa Bay Times: Editorial: Big plans, big ambition for Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn – In the past four years, Tampa has changed – with a rebounding, new jobs, and sense of buzz about our community. For Mayor Buckhorn, the next four years are filled with even bigger plans.

4/1: Tampa Tribune: Tampa mayor Buckhorn, council sworn in for second terms – Tampa came together to celebrate at the Oath of Office Ceremony for Mayor Bob Buckhorn and Tampa City Council.

4/1: Saint Petersblog: In ambitious speech, Bob Buckhorn hints at bigger things for Tampa — and himself – In his speech at the Oath of Office Ceremony, Mayor Buckhorn weaved together Tampa’s story over the past four years, from struggling through the recession to defining our own path to success and financial stability.

4/1: Tampa Bay Business Journal: Buckhorn: TECO Line Streetcar, regional transit a priority for second term – Providing better transportation options is a top priority for the next four years for Mayor Buckhorn, and the streetcar will play a big role.

4/2: Tampa Tribune: Buckhorn uses NCAA event to join growing backlash against Indy law – As Tampa hosts the Women’s Final Four event this week, Mayor Buckhorn took a stand with the NCAA and with equality advocates across the country that the Indiana law is wrong and discriminatory.

4/5: Bay News 9: Changes being considered for Tampa’s trolley service – As a priority for his next four years, Mayor Buckhorn is looking at ways to expand and modernize the streetcar, to transform it into a viable and sustainable transportation option.

Schedule Highlights

Tues, April 7, 11:30 a.m. NCAA Women’s Final Four Championship Luncheon

Tues, April 7, 6:30 p.m. NCAA Women’s Final Four National Championship Game

Mon, April 13, Noon Tampa Chamber’s Annual Mayor’s Luncheo