How Tampa Bay’s 3 Mayors Are Solving Regional Issues Together

Tampa, St. Pete, and Clearwater aren’t competing for growth, they’re solving Tampa Bay’s biggest regional problems together. Mayors Jane Castor, Ken Welch, and Bruce Rector break down how the three cities actually collaborate.00:00 — Intro00:21 — Rector: Not competing, we’re partners00:51 — Welch: Quarterly lunches, strong relationships01:22 — Castor: Not competing with Miami02:11 — Rector: Solving regional workforce housing02:52 — Welch: Downtown partnerships, tourism collaboration04:45 — Rector: Global Tampa Bay economic trips05:56 — Welch: Navigating the Rays stadium situation06:48 — Rector: Protecting shared water quality08:21 — Castor: Growing without losing our identity09:15 — Rector: Closing message: we’re one team