NewsNeighborhood News Online (Tampa)September 14, 2026Hillsborough County
Alan Cohn discusses Tampa Charter Review Advisory Commission updates for New Tampa
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Alan Cohn authors a guest editorial discussing the work of the Tampa City Council and Mayor's Charter Review Advisory Commission, which forms every 8 to 12 years to review and update the city's governing charter.
Read the full story at Neighborhood News Online (Tampa)Why It Matters
The Tampa City Council and Mayor form a Charter Review Advisory Commission every 8 to 12 years to review and update the city's governing charter, potentially affecting local governance structures.
Key Facts
- The Tampa City Council and Mayor form a Charter Review Advisory Commission every 8 to 12 years.
- The commission is tasked with reviewing and updating the city's governing charter.
- Alan Cohn wrote a guest editorial discussing the commission's potential impact on New Tampa.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationNeighborhood News“Publisher of the editorial”OrganizationPublic Defender“Part of the distinguished panel that will select the Inspector General.”OrganizationState Attorney“Part of the distinguished panel that will select the Inspector General.”OrganizationCharter Review Advisory Commission“Body formed every 8-12 years to review and update the city's governing charter.”locationDoral“Florida city that employs an Inspector General.”Organization13th Judicial Circuit“The Chief Judge of this circuit participates in the Inspector General selection ”locationTampa“City undergoing charter review”PersonAlan Cohn“New Tampa's appointed representative on Tampa's Charter Review Advisory Commissi”OrganizationTampa City Council“Governing body of Tampa that forms the Charter Review Advisory Commission and re”PersonLuis Viera“District 7 City Councilman who appointed Alan Cohn to the Charter Review Advisor”locationNew Tampa“Tampa community represented by Alan Cohn and District 7 Councilman Luis Viera.”locationJacksonville“Florida city that employs an Inspector General.”PersonALAN COHN“Guest editorial author”