The Charter Review Advisory Commission

The Charter Review Advisory Commission a board of appointed citizens who will review Tampa's City Charter and recommend changes to improve how the city government operates. Any recommended changes must be placed on the ballot by ordinance and approved by Tampa voters before they can take effect.

The City Charter serves as Tampa's constitution. It is the foundational legal document that establishes how the city government is organized and how it functions. The charter defines the powers and duties of the Mayor and City Council, how elections are conducted, and how city departments are structured. It also outlines the rights and responsibilities of city officials and sets rules for city finances and operations. Because the charter shapes nearly every aspect of local government, the City Charter requires review every eight years to ensure it continues to meet the needs of Tampa residents.

Resolution No. 2025-1044

Ordinance No. 2025-98

Current City Charter

Meetings

In-person public comment will be accepted fora total of 15 minutes at the start of each meeting.

Use the Link below to directly submit your comment to the Charter Review Advisory Commission.

Submit Your Comment

January 20 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Sister Cities Room of Old City Hall
- Agenda
February 10 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Sister Cities Room of Old City Hall
February 24 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Sister Cities Room of Old City Hall
March 10 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Sister Cities Room of Old City Hall
March 24 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Sister Cities Room of Old City Hall
April 14 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Sister Cities Room of Old City Hall
April 28 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Sister Cities Room of Old City Hall
May 12 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Sister Cities Room of Old City Hall
May 26 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Sister Cities Room of Old City Hall
June 9 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Sister Cities Room of Old City Hall
June 23 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Sister Cities Room of Old City Hall
July 14 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Sister Cities Room of Old City Hall
July 28 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Sister Cities Room of Old City Hall
August 11 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Sister Cities Room of Old City Hall
August 25 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Sister Cities Room of Old City Hall
September 8 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Sister Cities Room of Old City Hall

City Council’s Appointees:

Garrett Greco - Appointed by City Council Member Alan Clendenin, District 1 At-Large

Stephen Benson - Appointed by City Council Member Guido Maniscalco, District 2 At-Large

Bobby Creighton - Appointed by City Council Member Lynn Hurtak, District 3 At-Large

Bill Schifino - Appointed by City Council Member Bill Carlson, District 4

Ashley Morrow - Appointed by City Council Member Naya Young, District 5

Rebecca Kert - Appointed by City Council Member Charlie Miranda, District 6

Alan Cohn - Appointed by City Council Member Luis Viera, District 7

City Council Alternate: Alison Hewitt - Appointed by Tampa City Council

Mayor Jane Castor’s Appointees:

Kathleen Shanahan and Ron Christaldi

Mayoral Alternate: Sue Carlton