Thomas
“Tommy”
Castellano
Candidate for Tampa City Council
What is your name?
Thomas “Tommy”
Castellano
What Pais are you from?
U.S.
What is your
hometown? Tampa
Latin Times: What
made you decide to run
for the Tampa City Council
position?
Tommy Castellano: If
you have lived in Tampa
for more than a day, you
know the greatness that
exists within this amazing
city. It is where my family
began their immigrant
journey in America. It
is where I raised my
children. It is where I built
my business. We have
seen her ups and downs
and I know the potential
she keeps in her core. I
deeply understand the
greatness of our city. I
know every government
can always be improved
in the service of the city
and all its constituents.
This is why I have chosen
to serve this city and her
citizens by running for City
Council in district 6.
Latin Times: If you win,
what are some of your
plans on how you can
help Tampa’s Hispanic
communities?
Tommy Castellano: We
cannot talk about Tampa
without talking about the
relationships with Hispanic
America. From the
Rough Riders heading to
Cuba to fight the Spanish
American War to Ybor
as the Nations cigar city.
We cannot allow for that
history to disappear or
even fade. We must
enhance it. Make it a
cornerstone of the growth
of the city along with the
Italian, African-American
and present cultures.
I envision a Tampa with
a bustling Hispanic
community, a thriving
economic core and
an attitude that serves
as a magnet for new
businesses and the high
paying jobs they attract.
I see a government that
responds to all its citizen’s
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