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id: 028f900aa6
section: cityhall
first_reported: 2026-11-09 16:48 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 17:31 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Eighteen apply for vacant Tampa City Council District 7 seat

Eighteen people applied for Tampa's vacant District 7 council seat. The appointee would vote on whether Tampa keeps its commitment to help pay for a new Rays stadium.

Section: [City Hall](/tampa-bay/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Tampa City Council](/tampa-bay/wiki/tampa-city-council.md), [Tampa Bay Rays](/tampa-bay/wiki/tampa-bay-rays.md)

## Coverage

- [WUSF Public Media](https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-11-09/eighteen-people-apply-to-be-appointed-the-next-tampa-city-council-member), 2026-11-09 16:48 EST: Eighteen people apply to be appointed the next Tampa City Council member
- [FOX 13 Tampa Bay](https://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-city-council-seat-appointment-carries-high-stakes-rays-ballpark), 2026-11-09 17:31 EST: Tampa City Council seat appointment carries high stakes for Rays ballpark

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