Former Tampa Mayor, Bob Buckhorn, plans to run in 2027

Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn says he’s running again in 2027

The former mayor of Florida’s third biggest city says he wants to return to finish the job. Bob Buckhorn led Tampa from 2011 to 2019 before he was term-limited from office. Now, nearly two years away from the next election, he says he wants back in. “Tampa has more chapters to write and to the extent that I can be helpful I will, ” Buckhorn told the Phoenix in a text message on Thursday night. “It was a job that I loved and the opportunity to le…

Former Tampa Mayor, Bob Buckhorn, plans to run in 2027

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— Bob Buckhorn, the former Tampa Mayor, plans to run for office again, Saint Leo University said. Buckhorn spoke at Saint Leo University on Thursday and announced he was planning to run for mayor again, the university announced. Buckhorn was elected in 2010 and served until 2019. Mayor Jane Castor was elected in 2019 and will be in office until 2027. According to Tampa.gov, Buckhorn was elected as the 58th mayor of Tampa after …

Former Tampa mayor Bob Buckhorn considering running again in 2027

EDITORS NOTE: We reached out to Bob Buckhorn for comment, and in a statement, he told ABC Action News: "Nothing official yet. Will definitely advise when that day comes."Bob Buckhorn announced that he is considering running for Tampa mayor yet again during a class at Saint Leo University on Thursday.According to a news release from the university, Buckhorn made the announcement while visiting a Faith & Politics course after a student asked him a…

Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn says he's running again

Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn announced on Thursday that he's planning to seek a return to the city's top office in 2027.

Former Tampa mayor Bob Buckhorn says ‘nothing official’

Former Tampa mayor Bob Buckhorn says nothing is official yet on another run to lead the city.

Former Tampa mayor announces bid for reelection at university event

Bob Buckhorn, who served as mayor of Tampa from 2011-2019, announced his intention to run for reelection when Jane Castor's term limit is up in 2027.