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Resignation Of Tampa City Councilman Opens Short Term Vacancy
Comm. Myers Hosting District 3 Town Hall Meeting
Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers will host an upcoming Town Hall Meeting:
about County services, other available resources and communicate directly with Assistant County Administrators, Department Directors, and staff,” says Commissioner Myers.
For residents of Buffalo Estates, Kenly Park, Kings Forest, Orient Park, and Sugar Creek. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 22, at 6:30 P. M., at the Florida State Fair Special Events Center, 4408 N. 77th Street, Tampa.
In addition, Commissioner Myers has in- vited Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Au- thority (HART), Hillsborough County’s Property Appraiser’s Office, Sheriff’s Office, and Tax Col- lector’s Office. They will attend and discuss in- formation relevant to the citizens of the community and the services and resources pro- vided by their offices.
Residents will have an opportunity to share their concerns and issues with County staff as it relates to the following services: affordable housing, code enforcement, development serv- ices, health care, parks and recreation, public utilities, public works, social services, and solid waste.
“This is a unique opportunity to learn more
Don’t miss out on this chance to learn more about what Hillsborough County is doing and can do for you, your family, and your commu- nity. “We look forward to seeing you there,” says Commissioner Myers.
Tampa City Councilman John Dingfelder submitted his resignation Monday (March 14th) to Mayor Jane Castor and Council Chairman Orlando Gudes, and the City Attorney. His resignation opens a short- term vacancy, that will be filled by the City Council.
Individuals interested in fill- ing that vacancy, can go to the Tampa City Council website and fill out an application for ap- pointment. The Council has 30 days to fill the vacancy. The per- son appointed will fill out the re- mainder of Mr. Dingfelder’s term, and if led to, may run as a candidate to fill the seat. Council members will be up for re-elec- tion in 2023.
Dingfelder, who represents District 3, at-large, was elected in 2019.
JOHN DINGFELDER
Apparently, he has been in- volved in a disagreement with Steve Michelini, a consultant for developers, since October, 2021, and allegedly threatened Michelini at City Hall. As part of an agreement to dismiss the lawsuit, Dingfelder agreed to issue a letter of apology and re- sign from the Tampa City Coun- cil.
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