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Lynn Hurtak on Public health

Most recent record dated August 30, 2026.

At a Glance

Filed: 2026-08-30
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Issues: #public health

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The Story

Tampa City Council member Lynn Hurtak announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will begin chemotherapy treatment on August 31. Hurtak plans to continue serving her constituents on a remote basis throughout her 12-week treatment cycle and upcoming surgery.

The Connections

People

Lynn Hurtakactor

Alan Clendinenactor

Charlie Mirandaactor

Organizations

Tampa Bay Raysactor

Tampa City Councilactor

How It's Being Covered

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How it's being covered

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Tampa City Councilwoman Lynn Hurtak says she has breast cancer

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay — News· 2026-08-27↗

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Tampa City Council member Lynn Hurtak announces cancer diagnosis

WUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — Politics· 2026-08-30· ratings disagree (center / lean left)↗

The Record

2026-08-30
Tampa City Council member Lynn Hurtak announces cancer diagnosis
Press coverage of this story.
2026-08-27
Tampa City Councilwoman Lynn Hurtak says she has breast cancer