Tampa, the Hillsborough County seat, adopted a nonpartisan mayor-council form of government in 1945. Elections are held every four years, at which time city residents choose the mayor and seven council members.
Head Official: Mayor Pam Iorio (NP) (since April 2003; current term expires March 2007)
Total Number of City Employees: 4,631 (2004)
City Information: City of Tampa, 306 E. Jackson St., Tampa, FL 33602; telephone (813)274-8211