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Bob Buckhorn is making his second run for mayor in Tampa's nonpartisan elections on March 1, 2011. He previously served on the City Council from 1995-2003.

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Bob Buckhorn
stated on January 15, 2015 in a campaign ad:

Says he "balanced the budget without raising taxes."

By Richard Danielson • January 16, 2015
Bob Buckhorn
stated on January 15, 2015 in a campaign ad:

Tampa Bay is "leading the state in jobs creation."

By Richard Danielson • January 15, 2015
Bob Buckhorn
stated on January 15, 2015 in a campaign ad:

Says he "secured the highest possible bond rating" for the city of Tampa.

By Richard Danielson • January 15, 2015
Bob Buckhorn
stated on August 28, 2012 in a speech at the RNC:

The unemployment rate is declining faster in Tampa "than almost anywhere else."

By Katie Sanders • August 31, 2012
Bob Buckhorn
stated on September 2, 2011 in in an interview on WEDU-TV:

"One international flight a day in a wide-bodied jet ... one flight daily generates $150 million a year and approximately 2,300 jobs."

By Becky Bowers • September 12, 2011

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