NewsCreative Loafing Tampa BayAugust 13, 2026Hillsborough
Retired WFLA newscaster Jeff Patterson announces candidacy for Tampa City Council District 4
Former television journalist Jeff Patterson has announced his campaign for the District 4 seat on the Tampa City Council. He will appear on the ballot for the municipal election scheduled for the spring of 2027.
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Residents of Tampa's District 4 will have an additional candidate to consider for their City Council representation in the upcoming 2027 municipal election.
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Who's Mentioned
personJohn Grandoff“Stetson College of Law graduate running for District 4 City Council seat.”personJeff Brandes“Former Republican State Senator who wrote about Amendment 3.”organizationTampa Community Redevelopment Agency“CRA board that reviews stadium funding requests.”locationTampa“City where the municipal election is taking place”organizationTampa City Council“Governing body for the city of Tampa.”personBill Carlson“Current District 4 Councilman running for mayor.”organizationTampa Bay Journalism Project“Organization seeking donations.”organizationHillsborough County Supervisor of Elections“Records campaign finance filings.”personKen Babby“Rays CEO involved in stadium funding discussions.”organizationWFLA“Television station where Jeff Patterson worked for 38 years”personJames Paul “Jaimie” Adair“Real estate agent running for District 4 City Council seat.”personJeff Patterson“Former WFLA news anchor running for District 4 City Council seat.”