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
A passionate progressive with an eye on environmental issues, Hillsborough County Commissioner
Pat
Kemp has led the charge on expanding public transit and curbing urban sprawl since she was first elected to her countywide seat in 2016.
In her new role as Commission chair, that’s only going to continue.
“Pat Kemp is a relentless and outspoken advocate for Hillsborough County,” said
Christina
Barker, chief of staff for the Vinik Family Office. “She consistently sets the tone and scope of local and regional conversations. As the new chair of the Hillsborough County Commission, she has a capable coalition for progressive land use and transportation policy efforts two of her most valued priorities.”
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Hillsborough County Commissioner Pat Kemp, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and Crisis Center of Tampa Bay President Clara Reynolds accepts donations delivered by NFL staff and Captain Fear. (Crisis Center of Tampa Bay)
Also attending were representatives from U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor s and state Rep. Fentrice Driskell’s teams. (Crisis Center of Tampa Bay)
Captain Fear, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers team mascot, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, Hillsborough County Commission chairwoman Pat Kemp, a representative from U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor s team and state Rep. Fentrice Driskell s team were in attendance as well.
The Crisis Center s Sexual Assault Services department serves people age 13 and older in Hillsborough County who have been assaulted. Whether the assault occurred last weekend or 15 years ago, survivors receive confidential support and resources.
A human-trafficking sting that was focused on online prostitution led to the arrests of 64 people, California authorities announced this week.
The Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force arrested 61 men and one female for solicitation of prostitution and two other men on other prostitution and solicitation charges January 24-28, authorities said in a statement released Tuesday.
Task force officials said investigators set up stings at sites known for sex trafficking and targeted businesses that had previously been reported for illegal sexual activity.
In addition to the arrests, task force officers found two women believed to be victims of sex trafficking who were being forced to engage in prostitution against their will.