Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa City Council, the Tampa Bay Juneteenth Coalition, and community partners gathered at Perry Harvey Sr. Park last week to sign an Executive Order, officially designating Juneteenth as an official City of Tampa holiday. City of Tampa employees can now take the day of June 19th each year to reflect and celebrate Juneteenth with family and friends.

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First Day of Early Voting
Today, October 24, is the first day of early voting in Hillsborough County. Early Voting gives you the flexibility to vote when and where it's most convenient for you. As long as you're registered to vote in Hillsborough County, you can vote in any Early Voting site that is open. (This is different from Election Day voting, when you must vote in the polling place assigned to your precinct.) Visit votehillsborough.gov to learn more, find a site, and more.

Storm Vegetative Debris Drop-Off Sites
Our Solid Waste team is working 7 days a week to collect Hurricane Ian storm debris from your curb. If you'd prefer to drop off your debris, you can bring it to one of our two drop-off sites at 22nd St Park (7801 N 22nd Street) or Gadsden Park (6901 S MacDill Ave). The sites are open Monday through Saturday from 7 am - 3 pm. Remember: storm-related vegetative debris includes bushes, tree branches, palm fronds, leaves, etc. 

Rental and Move-in Assistance Program (RMAP)
The City of Tampa’s Rental and Move-in Assistance Program (RMAP) provides residents with financial assistance that may include but is not limited to security deposits, first and last month’s rent, and/or an ongoing monthly rental subsidy. This is a gap assistance program intended to provide relief to renters across our city who are facing financial hardship due to rent increases. The City of Tampa’s Housing & Community Development division will be accepting new applications every Wednesday and Thursday, until further notice. Note: The program has received widespread attention since it started. Once you submit your application, please be patient as our staff works to process your case as efficiently as possible. In general, most applicants receive an update regarding their application status within 14 business days.

Efficient Irrigation Strategies for Homeowners and Renters Workshop
Did you move into a home with an automatic sprinkler system? Discover simple ways to water efficiently like a boss! Attend our 1-hour irrigation webinar on October 27 at 12 pm and you’ll be eligible for a swag bag and a FREE personalized residential irrigation analysis to help you get the most out of your sprinkler system. Register online. 

Seminole Heights Flooding Relief Project Community Meeting
Live in Seminole Heights? To learn about current & future construction in the Seminole Heights Flooding Relief Project, join this community meeting on October 26 at 6 pm at the Hillsborough High Auditorium. Residents will have opportunity to ask questions and discuss concerns with the project team. Please park in the school’s Central Avenue lot next to the stadium. Visit SeminoleHeightsStormwater.com for more information.

Job of the Week
The Water Department is hiring a Water Quality Assurance Officer to plan and direct water quality activities to comply with current and proposed federal and state drinking water regulations and internal Water Department standards. This position will also plan and direct research activities that will provide continuous improvement in water treatment involving source water, treatment, chemical application, microbiological monitoring, and other areas that affect water quality.

LAST WEEK'S HEADLINES

City of Tampa to rebuild disabled veteran’s home after fire
WFLA NewsChannel 8
A disabled veteran whose home became unlivable after a fire is getting a fresh start, thanks to a City of Tampa pilot program.

Accessory Dwelling Units could help combat affordable housing shortage
FOX13
The City of Tampa is looking at allowing more Accessory Dwelling Units to help ease the shortage of affordable housing.

How the city of Tampa moved to modern HR technology
Human Resources Executive
In Tampa, Russell Haupert oversees that relationship as chief information officer, chief technology officer, and director of technology and innovation.

Cross-Bay Ferry Launches 6th Season From Tampa To St. Pete
Patch
The Cross-Bay Ferry is an innovative collaboration between Hillsborough County, the city of Tampa, the city of St. Petersburg and the Florida Department of Transportation.

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