Six must be U.S. Rep.
Kathy Castor’s
where she landed on the list of Tampa Bay’s most powerful politicians.
While she hasn’t managed to make the Top 5, Castor’s steady leadership keeps her in the seat of power as a local ally to House Speaker
Nancy
But for Castor, sometimes it’s just about being on the right side of history.
“Congresswoman Castor has been a champion for the entire Tampa Bay region for many years in Washington DC. She’s been able to bring much-needed resources to the region and has always been extraordinarily involved in the challenges that our community faces,” said Democratic strategist
St. Petersburg Mayor
Kriseman held onto his
No. 5 spot on the list of Tampa Bay’s most powerful politicians after dropping one spot from No. 4 in 2019.
Kriseman’s place in the Top 5 is earned as he faces his final year in office before facing term limits.
Under Kriseman’s seven-year tenure, St. Pete shed its image as Tampa’s redheaded stepchild and emerged as a regional powerhouse in its own rite.
Sure, its sports teams still don the “Tampa Bay” in their names, but St. Pete is a city all its own, and on the rise. Kriseman has celebrated what makes St. Pete special throughout his tenure its quaint downtown, a booming craft beer scene and its picturesque subtropical views.