NewsCreative Loafing Tampa Bay — NewsAugust 13, 2026Hillsborough
Retired newscaster Jeff Patterson announces candidacy for Tampa City Council District 4
Former WFLA news anchor Jeff Patterson has announced his campaign for the District 4 seat in the upcoming 2027 Tampa municipal election. He joins a field of at least two other candidates currently seeking the position.
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Who's Mentioned
personJohn Grandoff“Stetson College of Law graduate running for District 4.”personJeff Brandes“Former Republican State Senator who wrote about Amendment 3.”organizationTampa Community Redevelopment Agency“Agency involved in stadium funding requests.”locationTampa“Jurisdiction of the election”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 election filings and campaign finance data.”personKen Babby“Rays CEO involved in stadium funding discussions.”organizationWFLA“Former employer of Jeff Patterson”personJames Paul “Jaimie” Adair“Real estate agent running for District 4.”personJeff Patterson“Former WFLA news anchor running for District 4 City Council seat.”