NewsCreative Loafing TampaAugust 19, 2026Hillsborough
Gary Hartfield hosts campaign launch event for Tampa mayoral race
Gary Hartfield, a local author and business owner, is holding a campaign launch event this Thursday for his candidacy in the Tampa mayoral election. Hartfield officially filed his campaign paperwork last March.
Read the full story at Creative Loafing TampaWhy It Matters
Residents have a new candidate to consider for the upcoming Tampa mayoral election, adding to the field of individuals seeking to lead the city.
Key Facts
- Gary Hartfield is a candidate for Mayor of Tampa.
- Hartfield is the author and founder of Serenity Village Insurance & Consulting.
- Hartfield filed his official campaign paperwork in March.
- A campaign launch event for Hartfield is scheduled for this Thursday.
- City Councilman Bill Carlson is also a candidate in the Tampa mayoral race.
Who's Mentioned
locationTampa“City where the election is taking place”personBill Carlson“Tampa City Councilman and fellow mayoral candidate”personRay Roa“Editor-In-Chief of Creative Loafing Tampa”personGary Hartfield“Mayoral candidate and founder of Serenity Village Insurance & Consulting”other26“Part of the date range for the publication issue”organizationCreative Loafing“News publication reporting on the campaign.”organizationCreative Loafing Tampa Bay“Publication reporting on the campaign”