Today, Equality Florida Action PAC, Florida’s largest political committee working to elect pro-equality candidates, joined with LGBTQ Victory Fund to announce the endorsement of Jane Castor’s historic race for Mayor of Tampa.
Term limits restrict current Mayor Bob Buckhorn from seeking a third term making this an open and highly competitive race for Florida’s third largest city. For six years Castor has served as Chief of Police for the City of Tampa and has emerged as both a frontrunner and rising star in the crowded field of eight candidates.
“Jane Castor represents a breakthrough moment in the movement for LGBTQ representation in Florida and is leading the wave of LGBTQ women stepping up to serve,” said Joe Saunders, Senior Political Director for Equality Florida.
“As a former big-city mayor, I understand well the qualifications and temperament necessary to successfully run a city like Tampa, and Jane Castor has what it takes,” said former Houston Mayor Annise Parker, now President & CEO of LGBTQ Victory Fund.
“I am so proud to accept the endorsement of Equality Florida & The Victory Fund—two incredible organizations devoted to advancing equality across the state and country. As Tampa’s next Mayor, I am committed to fighting to make our city, which I love so much, an even more welcoming and accepting place,” said Jane Castor, candidate for Mayor of Tampa.