As the 2024 Election nears, ABC Action News is highlighting the Voice of the Voter in communities across Tampa Bay.
On September 12, we focused on West Tampa, where reporter Kylie McGivern talked to voters who want to preserve the area's history and culture.
Kylie caught up with Joe Kotvas while he was at West Tampa Sandwich Shop, who said the quality of life in West Tampa is a top priority for him.
Kylie spoke with Elvin Martinez of the West Tampa Chamber about the history of his family in the community.
Kylie talked to West Tampa residents about the importance of identity.
Kylie talked to Andy Russell of West Tampa Sandwich Shop about the changes he sees in his community and the importance of tradition.
Kylie found out the concerns of homeowners in the area, who say they are being offered deals with developers to sell their property so it can be knocked down.
Kylie also spoke with Joe Robinson, char of the West Tampa CRA Community Advisory Committee.
West Tampa CRA Highlighted Projects
Reporter Jada Williams caught up with voters to discuss their thoughts on the crime rate in the area.
Lauren St. Germain catches up with West Tampa voters to see what issues are most important to them.
A state report says hundreds of frail elderly nursing home residents were stacked side by side, head to toe in a small church with no working air conditioning or refrigerator during Hurricane Helene.
