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Tampa City Council Unanimously Approves Budget For FY 2021
Wednesday night, Tampa City Council unanimously ap- proved the budget for the Fis- cal Year 2021, focused on the theme of “Lift Up Local” and centered around 5 strategic goals that are supported by a foundation of financial oppor- tunity and responsibility.
“First, I’d like to thank my colleagues in Tampa City Council for being collaborative partners throughout this whole process. This year has brought many challenges, but by work- ing together, we will rise up stronger than ever,” said Mayor Jane Castor.
“The passage of this budget is a pivotal step towards trans- forming Tampa’s tomorrow. Now, more than ever, our com- munity is looking to us to use strong fiscal opportunities and responsibilities when deter- mining all the ways their tax dollars impact their daily life. We remain laser-focused on building neighborhoods that are inclusive and equitable for everyone by examining every- thing we do with a sustainabil- ity and resilience lens.
“This budget will invest in critical infrastructure that fos- ters strong multi-modal mobil- ity options, housing affordability, not just for some but for all, a strong commit- ment to customer service, and championing a city-wide com- mitment to workforce develop- ment so that we can build a community that will last for generations.”
The FY 2021 Budget is structured around 5 strategic goals that will guide the City forward by setting clear budget priorities to tackle key issues facing our community.
The 5 strategic goals in- clude:
• Strengthening Community- Centric Services
• Enhancing Workforce Devel- opment
• Increasing Housing Afford- ability
• Improving Infrastructure and Mobility
• Establishing Sustainability and Resilience
These goals focus on uplift- ing neighborhoods across the City and improving the quality of life for all who live, work, and play in Tampa.
In addition to funding ini- tiatives under these strategic goals, the budget will also fund critical City services across de- partments and help plan for a financially stable future, in- cluding capital improvements in Parks & Recreation, Water, Wastewater, the Tampa Con- vention Center, Solid Waste, Public Safety, Transportation, and more.
To see Mayor Castor’s budget presentation and learn more about the FY2021 budget and how funds are allocated to city services, visit: tampagov.net/Budget.
For infographics and other assets, visit tampagov.net/Me- diaToolkit FY2021 Budget.
Tampa Man Enters Second Week Of Hunger Strike For Racial Justice
A Tampa man enters the second week of a 60-day Hunger Strike for Racial Jus- tice in efforts to make change in the African American Community. He wants to bring attention to the Pas- sage of Reparation Remedy Bill-HR 40 and wants elected officials to place a ban on Choke Holds and No Knock Warrants.
Mr. Charles Michael Able, former Director of Medical Physics at Florida Cancer Specialist, is chroni- cling his Hunger Strike through his YouTube page and is encouraging others to join him in this Hunger Strike for Racial Justice.
This is what Able’s 60- Day Hunger Strike looks like: Week 1 - Fruit Juice
Week 2 - Spring Water with lemon or honey
Week 3 - Spring Water with lemon or honey
Week 4 - Fruit Juice
Able says, “No one knows my name. No one
CHARLES M. ABLE ..60-Day Hunger Strike
knows who I am, outside of a small group of colleagues, friends, and family. I need others, more notable than me, to step up and join in this Hunger Strike for Racial Justice. Lives hang in the balance. We must have na- tional legislation to end these policies that result in Black people being killed and in- jured. I can’t do it alone.”
“I have spent over thirty years as a Cancer Researcher and Clinical Medical Physi- cist treating cancer patients. My goal was to help save the lives of cancer patients through the use of technol- ogy and physics. Now, I am working to help save Black lives by petitioning the Con- gress to pass legislation ban- ning choke holds and no knock warrants. I offer my- self as a living sacrifice to bring attention to the ur- gency to pass laws banning these policies that over- whelmingly result in the in- jury and death of African Americans,” says Able.
For more information on Able and his Hunger Strike for Racial Justice:
YouTube Videos tracking the Hunger Strike: https://www.youtube.com/c hannel/UCVv0E_amq_Mke 5VX5O-eVJw
Boom Publishing Website: https://www.boom-publish- ing.com/
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