Tampa City Councilman Bill Carlson on economic development, the arts, affordable housing and running for re-election

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Bill Carlson is a business executive, arts advocate and founder of the weekly community forum Cafe Con Tampa. He’s also entering the final months of his first term as a Tampa City Council member, representing South Tampa and Harbour Island. Bill is president of Tucker Hall, a communications consulting firm in Ybor City. He was elected to the City Council in 2019, where he has been a strong voice for neighborhoods and a frequent critic of Mayor Jane Castor’s policies on policing, water and community redevelopment.  He joined WaveMakers for a wide-ranging discussion. 

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