NewsCreative Loafing TampaAugust 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.
Read the full story at Creative Loafing TampaWhy It Matters
Residents of 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”personJeff Brandes“Former Republican State Senator”organizationTampa Community Redevelopment Agency“Agency involved in stadium funding discussions”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”organizationHillsborough County Supervisor of Elections“Election oversight body”personKen Babby“Rays CEO”organizationWFLA“Television station where Jeff Patterson worked for 38 years.”personJames Paul “Jaimie” Adair“Real estate agent running for District 4”organizationTampa Bay Rays“Professional baseball team seeking stadium funding”personJeff Patterson“Retired WFLA newscaster running for District 4 City Council”