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Ballotpedia covered four local ballot measures for voters in Tampa on March 7. Three were approved and one was defeated.

In 2023, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here. In 2023, the project's scope includes Tampa.

Ballotpedia covered a selection of election-related, such as electoral systems like ranked-choice voting, and policing-related ballot measures outside of the largest cities.

See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2023

March 7

Hillsborough County

See also: Hillsborough County, Florida ballot measures

• Tampa, Florida, Appointment of City Department Heads Amendment (March 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported providing that the mayor's nominations for department heads and other city employees must be approved by four of the seven city council members and allowing for interim appointments of existing city employees for a maximum of 180 days.

A "no" vote opposed providing that the mayor's nominations for department heads and other city employees must be approved by four of the seven city council members and allowing for interim appointments of existing city employees for a maximum of 180 days.

• Tampa, Florida, Charter Review Advisory Commission Amendment (March 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported providing for a Charter Review Advisory Commission to be established every eight years rather than every 10 years.

A "no" vote opposed providing for a Charter Review Advisory Commission to be established every eight years, therefore maintaining the current city charter provision establishing the commission every 10 years.

• Tampa, Florida, City Council Term Limits Amendment (March 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported limiting members of the Tampa City Council to serving four consecutive four-year terms beginning in 2027.

A "no" vote opposed limiting members of the Tampa City Council to serving four consecutive four-year terms beginning in 2027.

• Tampa, Florida, Creation of Standing Boards by City Council Amendment (March 2023):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported providing that the city council may create standing boards by ordinance without the mayor's recommendation.

A "no" vote opposed providing that the city council may create standing boards by ordinance without the mayor's recommendation.

Additional elections

See also: City elections in Tampa, Florida (2023) and Mayoral election in Tampa, Florida (2023)

Tampa

The city of Tampa, Florida, held general elections for mayor and city council on March 7, 2023.

How to cast a vote

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How to cast a vote in Florida

Poll times In Florida, all polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. Florida is divided between the Eastern and Central time zones. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote. Registration Check your voter registration status here. To vote in Florida, one must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States, and a legal resident of Florida and the county in which he or she intends to vote. Pre-registration is available beginning at 16 years of age. Voters may retrieve registration applications at the following locations: Local elections offices Public assistance agencies Disability services agencies Independent living centers Military recruitment offices Public libraries Drivers license office Tax collector's office The office of any entity authorized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to issue fishing, hunting, or trapping permits A registration form is also available online. The form can be printed and submitted via mail. Click here to find your county Supervisor of Elections. Automatic registration Florida does not practice automatic voter registration. Online registration See also: Online voter registration Florida has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website. Voters may also apply for or modify their voter registration status while renewing their driver's license through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ online renewal system here. Same-day registration Florida does not allow same-day voter registration. Residency requirements To register to vote in Florida, you must be a resident of the state. State law does not specify a length of time for which you must have been a resident to be eligible. Verification of citizenship See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States Florida does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual must attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote. According to the state's voter registration application, "it is a 3rd degree felony to submit false information." All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters. Verifying your registration The page Voter Information Lookup, run by the Florida Department of State, allows residents to check their voter registration status online. Voter ID requirements Florida requires voters to present photo identification with a signature while voting. The following list of accepted ID was current as of July 2024. Click here for the Florida Secretary of State's page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information. Florida driver’s license Florida identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles United States passport Debit or credit card Military identification Student identification Retirement center identification Neighborhood association identification Public assistance identification Veteran health identification card issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs License to carry a concealed weapon or firearm issued pursuant to s. 790.06 Employee identification card issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the federal government, the state, a county, or a municipality A voter who presents an ID without a signature must show a second form of identification that includes the voter’s signature.

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2023
• Local charter amendments on the ballot