In episode 152, Garrett sits down with Tampa City Council District 5 candidates Naya Young and Thomas Scott for a special election debate ahead of the October 28 runoff election. They tackle the biggest issues shaping District 5 and Tampa as a whole, including affordable housing, gentrification, diversity across neighborhoods, the importance of four votes on City Council for approval, and historic preservation. Whether you live in East Tampa, Sulphur Springs, Channel District, or Water Street, this conversation breaks down what’s at stake and how each candidate plans to address the future of Tampa.
0:00:00 - Introduction
0:03:09 - Affordable Housing
0:07:15 - Candidates
0:11:56 - Affordable Housing Continued
0:19:30 - Gentrification
0:43:31 - Diversity of District
51:24:10 - 4 Votes for Approval
1:34:18 - Historic Preservation