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Staff Writer, Tampa Bay Times

Richard Danielson is a staff writer with the Tampa Bay Times, formerly the St. Petersburg Times.

Featured Statements

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
Rose Ferlita
stated on March 10, 2011 in a campaign TV ad:

Tampa mayoral opponent Bob Buckhorn "supported forcing police officers to keep their guns locked in the trunks of their cruisers."

By Richard Danielson • March 11, 2011
Dick Greco
stated on May 1, 2002 in city report reprinted as 2011 mayoral campaign material:

"Financed the largest parking expansion program without a rate increase."

By Richard Danielson • February 12, 2011
Dick Greco
stated on November 29, 2010 in a report on his past accomplishments as Tampa mayor:

"Refinanced $232.6 million in bonds, resulting in reduced debt service for the City."

By Richard Danielson • December 3, 2010

Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn kept most campaign promises

By Richard Danielson • November 26, 2014
At the midpoint: Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn's campaign promises

By Richard Danielson • March 29, 2013
Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn: His campaign promises at the 1-year mark

By Richard Danielson • March 31, 2012
How's Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn doing on the Buck-O-Meter?

By Richard Danielson • March 12, 2012
Mayor Bob Buckhorn's $765.4M budget delivers two Promises Kept

By Richard Danielson • September 22, 2011
Introducing the Buck-O-Meter

By Richard Danielson • May 27, 2011