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NewsCreative Loafing Tampa Bay — NewsOctober 28, 2026Hillsborough County

District 7 Tampa City Council candidates Alan Cohn and Morris Lopez III weigh in on the Rays and Amendment 3

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Tampa District 7 city council candidates Alan Cohn and Morris Lopez III shared their positions on the proposed Amendment 3 property tax exemptions and the city's $80 million loan agreement for a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium. The candidates are among several individuals vying to replace outgoing councilman Luis Viera, who is resigning to run for state house. The municipal election is scheduled to end on March 2, 2027.

ElectionsMunicipal GovernmentTaxationStadiums and Development
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Why It Matters

The outcome of the upcoming District 7 appointment and the 2027 municipal election will determine who represents 109,000 residents on the Tampa City Council as the city navigates budget impacts from state tax ballot measures and infrastructure financing for a major professional sports stadium.

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Who's Mentioned

OrganizationHillsborough County Fire Rescue“Employer of candidate Morris Lopez III.”OrganizationWTSP“Reported estimated city losses of $35 million to $40 million for fiscal year 202”PersonGene Siudut“Stated he will seek the appointment for the District 7 seat.”PersonAlan Cohn“Running for the District 7 seat and commenting on Amendment 3 and the Rays stadi”OrganizationTampa City Council“Responsible for appointing a replacement for Luis Viera and approving the Rays s”OrganizationHillsborough College“Site of the proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium campus on Dale Mabry.”PersonDr. Patricia Alonzo“Filed to run for the District 7 seat and spoke with Creative Loafing.”PersonLuis Viera“Resigning from the District 7 seat to run for state house.”PersonCarlson“Credited by Alan Cohn for work on the Rays stadium agreement.”OrganizationCreative Loafing Tampa Bay“Conducted interviews with District 7 candidates.”OrganizationTampa Bay Rays“Plans to build a stadium at the site of Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus”OrganizationTampa Charter Review Advisory Commission“Alan Cohn recently served as Vice-Chairman.”PersonMorris Lopez III“Running for the District 7 seat and discussing public safety funding concerns re”PersonClendenin“Credited by Alan Cohn for work on the Rays stadium agreement.”