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Mayor Jane Castor was joined by Raymond and Tampa Bays Rays staff to unveil a “Rays Up” banner on Tampa City Hall, kicking off the team’s postseason journey to the World Series!
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Get Vaccinated

Get vaccinated at the Lee Davis Community Center (3402 N 22nd Street), open daily from 9:00AM - 5:00PM. Walk-ups are accepted. Pfizer 1st, 2nd, and booster doses are offered. Moderna 1st and 2nd doses are offered. Learn more at tampa.gov/COVID19 (http://www.tampa.gov/COVID19) .

Prime Time with Purchasing

The City of Tampa is inviting city-certified subcontractors to take part in Prime Time with Purchasing (https://www.TampaGov.net/Purchasing) , an event on October 27th that provides the opportunity to explore small to medium construction/construction-related jobs with City contracted prime firms.

Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Committee’s Poster Contest Winners

The Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Committee thanks all the students who participated in the 1st Mayor's Hispanic Heritage Poster Contest. To see the winners, visit the Sister Cities Room on the first floor of Old City Hall or see photos online (https://www.tampa.gov/hispanic-heritage-committee/hispanic-heritage-celebration-poster-contest-winners) .

Mayor’s Alliance Awards Ceremony

Attend the 33rd Annual Mayor's Alliance Awards Ceremony (http://tampa.gov/mal) on October 29th from 12:45pm – 2pm, where Mayor Jane Castor will recognize the achievements & efforts of those who promote inclusive workplaces and communities for persons with disabilities.

Job of the Week

The Tampa Convention Center is looking for a Chief Maintenance Engineer (https://www.jobapscloud.com/Tampa/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=210813&R2=001285&R3=002) to plan, organize, and control all phases of the work program for maintenance personnel. A certified plant maintenance management credential or certified plant engineering certificate is required.

LAST WEEK'S HEADLINES (https://www.tampa.gov/mayor/news)

Tampa takes step to increase affordable housing with grand opening of new community (https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-hillsborough/tampa-takes-step-to-increase-affordable-housing-with-grand-opening-of-new-community)
ABC Action News
Mayor Jane Castor has a goal of 10,000 affordable units by 2027. The Mayor said she thinks the complex will have a great economic impact.

Tampa’s budget, collaboration praised at City Hall (https://www.tampabay.com/news/tampa/2021/09/29/tampas-budget-collaboration-praised-at-city-hall/)
Tampa Bay Times
“This particular budget is one of the best that I’ve worked with in regard to working amicably with the mayor and the administration,” Dingfelder said.

Most Tampa city employees choose to be vaccinated under new policy (https://www.wfla.com/community/health/coronavirus/most-tampa-city-employees-choose-to-be-vaccinated-under-new-policy/)
WFLA NewsChannel 8
The new vaccine policy was announced by Tampa Mayor Jane Castor on Aug. 25 and has wide support from the city council.

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What is and isn't recyclable? Tampa city officials hold demonstration to educate residents (https://www.fox13news.com/news/what-is-and-isnt-recyclable-tampa-city-officials-hold-demonstration-to-educate-residents)
FOX 13
The city of Tampa is focusing on recycling education, giving the public an inside look into what is recyclable and what is not.

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Tampa Parks & Rec department wins national award, reaccreditation (https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2021/09/30/tampa-parks-recreation-wins-national-award-and-reaccreditation)
Spectrum Bay News 9
The accolades are coming fast and furious for Tampa Parks and Recreation. After receiving a National Gold Medal Award, the department earned reaccreditation.

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Crosswalk Murals Aren't Just Art; They Help Slow Down Drivers (https://patch.com/florida/southtampa/crosswalk-murals-arent-just-art-they-help-slow-down-drivers)
Patch
Kids were encouraged to play in the streets — but only long enough to help transform the crosswalk they use to walk to their school.

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** COMING UP THIS WEEK (http://www.tampa.gov/)

Tuesday, October 5 at 8:15 a.m.
2021 VERSATERM USERS WORKSHOP

Tuesday, October 5 at 11:30 a.m.
MAYOR'S HISPANIC ADVISORY COUNCIL LATIN FLAVORS LUNCHEON

Wednesday, October 6 at 8 a.m.
SIDEWALK STOMPERS/NATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY & TAMPA VISION ZERO CROSSWALKS TO CLASSROOM MURAL UNVEILING

Wednesday, October 6 at 2 p.m.
PADDOCK-1 SHIFTING INTO GEAR GROUNDBREAKING

Thursday, October 7 at 9 a.m.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY AVIATION AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING

Thursday, October 7 at 3 p.m.
(Virtual) FLORIDA URBAN PARTNERSHIP MONTHLY SESSION

Thursday, October 7 at 4:30 p.m.
MAYOR'S YOUTH CORPS OPEN FORUM

Thursday, October 7 at 6 p.m.
CREW TAMPA BAY SOIREE' BY THE RIVER & 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Saturday, October 9 at 7:15 a.m.
TAMPA POLICE DEPARTMENT 27th ANNUAL MEMORIAL RUN - 5K & 1 MILE RUN/WALK

Saturday, October 9 at 7 p.m.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S CATTLE BARO

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