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Timothy Burke @bubbaprog.xyz · 27/09/2026

The first date I ever took @lynnhurtak.com on was to a Devil Rays game on Stitch & Pitch night. Tucked the bag away & opened it for the first time in 19 years this morning

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 23/09/2026

Asked @bubbaprog.xyz to find me a sleep mask for this long chemo day, & he came back with the perfect thing for a gen-xer like me from the Wal-Mart clearance section!

A brunette woman in a reclining medical chair with tubes hooked up to a port in her chest, wearing a hello kitty sleep mask

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Timothy Burke @bubbaprog.xyz · 18/09/2026

the rays stadium deal is so unpopular that everyone from DSA members to (today,) January 6-ers stop lynn on the street to thank her for leading the charge against it. the neighbor today: "if those woke idiots in St. Pete didn't want it why should we?"

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 14/09/2026

This is beyond adorable. I still can't believe my two favorite singer/songwriters are not only friends, but played in bands together!

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Julie S. Lalonde @julieslalonde.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Gloria Steinem died with fewer rights than she had during her lifetime. That fact needs to be front and centre of every media report, every dedication, every discussion of her death.

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 26/08/2026

To address some of the misinformation out there regarding the Rays stadium development proposal, I've made this video to bust some of the biggest myths about it: youtu.be/VdI-XeAs27A

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Busting myths about the Rays stadium proposal

YouTube video by Lynn Hurtak

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 26/08/2026

To be clear, City Council did not even see this "agreement" until almost 12 hours AFTER the paper somehow managed to report on its existence. I remain extremely concerned about the amount of secrecy and misdirection involved in this proposal. www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/...

tampabay.com

Tampa Bay Rays unveil community benefits commitments as stadium votes near

The official community benefits agreement still needs to be approved, County Attorney Julia Mandell says in an email to commissioners Tuesday night.

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Michael Clemens @mclem.org · 12/08/2026

Incredible. When E—n M—k & his crew obliterated USAID in a weekend, they deleted a vast trove of publicly-funded knowledge: the Development Experience Clearinghouse. A Canadian high school student (!) happened to have downloaded the entire thing for a project. AidData has now posted it for all.

aiddata.org

Before reimagining development data, remember what we’ve learned

Why we’re publishing a free, searchable, and ungated archive featuring a quarter-century of USAID evaluation reports.

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Timothy Burke @bubbaprog.xyz · 11/08/2026

oh @lynnhurtak.com & i have made so many of her recipes so so many times

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 28/07/2026

TONIGHT! Don’t miss this Ybor Lynn Listens at 7th+Grove. I’m so excited to hear from everyone. See you at 6:30!

Flyer for the Lynn Listens event at 7th+Grove in Ybor on July 28th at 6:30pm

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J.C. Bradbury @jcbradbury.com · 24/07/2026

Stitch it on a pillow: "Just because it’s your emergency, doesn’t make it mine." Also, applies in Portland, or to any other municipality that's asked to consider subsidizing a stadium project. www.tampabay.com/viewpoints/2...

“I keep coming back to the phrase, ‘Just because it’s your emergency, doesn’t make it mine,’” council member Lynn Hurtak said during the CRA meeting. “If you aren’t coming to me, and negotiating with me and working with me and showing me reasonable progress … I really believe they’re putting a cart before the horse.”

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James Shaw Jr @jamesshawjr.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Upgraded my #TampaFlag to the Tampa Pride Flag. Thanks, @lynnhurtak.com!

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 30/06/2026

Endorsed by @wedge.live! Beat that, TB Times.

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 28/06/2026

Super excited to join the emergency bike ride tonight! Looking forward to talking about parks & mobility funding in Minneapolis and riding more awesome bike infrastructure.

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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 22/06/2026

Next week we ride with the Tampa City Council's Lynn Hurtak.

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 21/06/2026

Heading to Minneapolis again with @bubbaprog.xyz June 26-July 2 & have bikes the whole time. Thinking about seeing a different part of the city each day. Love community gardens, quirky art, coffee, dive bars, cheap eats, new bike infrastructure. Pride is #1 on our list! What else can't we miss?

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 13/06/2026

We're proud every year to put up our custom-made City of Tampa Pride Flag to show our support for anyone who is marginalized because of who they are or whom they love.

A city of Tampa flag superimposed with a pride flag.

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 06/06/2026

Tomorrow I’m bringing Lynn Listens to the streets! Join me for a bike ride starting at the Curtis Hixon fountains. We’ll wind through the city talking about whatever’s on your minds before stopping at Bamboozle Heights for food & fellowship. If you want to skip the ride, just join us there at 9:30.

White background with pink curvy lines in the corners. Navy Lynn Listens sign with info for the event listed:

Start with a casual bike ride from Curtis Hixon Park at 8am or just meet us at Bamboozle for brunch and community.

Sunday 9:30am
7107 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 29/05/2026

Join me for a Tampa Treasure Hunt! We're starting earlier now that summer is in full swing. Hope to see you there!

A picture of a red bike parked on a cobblestone street. Above the bike is a light green bubble with these words inside:

easy sunday morning ride
tampa treasure hunt edition!

Below the red bike is a red bubble with these words inside:
may 31st
meet at corner of henry & ola @ 8am OR
downtown meetup corner of 7th & ola @ 8:30am

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 28/05/2026

I'm hosting a series of events about how we can make Tampa work for everyone. Whether you want to talk about affordability, public safety, transportation, or anything else, please join us, and bring along a friend. Let's shape a strong, optimistic future for Tampa together.

LYNN LISTENS

PHASE 1

MAY 31
CORNER CLUB
Our inaugural Lynn Listens - come support local, talk to Lynn, meet your neighbors
SUNDAY 6:00 PM
1502 E Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33610

JUN 07
BAMBOOZLE HEIGHTS
Start with a casual bike ride from Curtis Hixon Park at 8:00 am or just meet us at Bamboozle for brunch and community
SUNDAY 9:30 AM
7107 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

JUN 14
DEVIANT LIBATION
A special DL “Sunday Service” with musical guests Shae Krispinsky and more TBD
SUNDAY 6:00 PM
3800 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33603

www.lynnhurtak.com

Paid by Lynn Hurtak for Mayor

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 23/05/2026

I will not spend your Community Investment Tax dollars on a stadium. If CIT dollars are used, you should get to vote on it.

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 22/05/2026

If you missed my statements on the Rays MOU yesterday, here they are. Bottom line, we promised no CIT dollars for stadiums. Only voters should decide if that changes.

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James Shaw Jr @jamesshawjr.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

This is why I am supporting @lynnhurtak.com for Mayor, and this is why you should, too. mailchi.mp/lynnhurtak/n...

mailchi.mp

About yesterday

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 04/05/2026

No matter how tonight’s game turns out, I wish good luck to anyone there who is attending their first hockey game. My first game was a Game 7 vs Detroit in 2015, & nothing can match the energy of a Game 7.

Me, a white brunette woman, with my husband, a white ma whose hair is too short, smiling with a hockey rink behind us

A photo of the scoreboard as time expired showing the lightning beat Detroit 2-0

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 10/04/2026

I've been sick for 5(!) weeks, but the weather is too nice to keep everyone home. This Sunday, ESMR regular Kory has generously offered to lead the ride. Come on out to support him & enjoy a gorgeous day!

A person on a bike with a yellow backpack riding on a green hill with flowers all around and a city skyline in the background.

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 21/03/2026

My parents named me after a song on Jimmy Buffett’s 1976 “Havana Daydreamin’” album. The song: “There’s Something So Feminine About a Mandolin” My name: Amanda Lynn A Florida Woman from birth. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 20/03/2026

Serious question: Are ice cream shops seasonal even in big cities up north? I'm fascinated by the idea that you can't get DQ in the winter! Also, how can businesses afford to close for 5 months a year?

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 19/03/2026

I thought this was a bike post when I first read it.

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Timothy Burke @bubbaprog.xyz · 05/03/2026

Because @lynnhurtak.com is so effective at her job by actually spending time with city workers across police, fire, solid waste, water, & other departments in order to learn what they need to do their jobs better and more efficiently, the mayor is trying to ban her from doing it anymore

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Tampa Councilwoman Hurtak says Mayor Castor is limiting her ability to ride along with city departments - Creative Loafing Tampa

In response to Hurtak’s comments, Tampa City Council chair Alan Clendenin made a motion asking the administration to “rescind its position on open access

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Tampa Monitor @tampamonitor.com · 05/03/2026

At the end of today’s meeting Council member @lynnhurtak.com shared that the mayor had told her she’s no longer allowed to tour/visit/ride-a-long with city staff during “campaign season.” Which is a new policy. Chair Clendenin motioned to request mayor to rescind policy; passed 6-0 Carlson absent.

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 02/03/2026

I've been working on getting council to really dive into the budget for several years. Tomorrow night at city hall we are holding our first-ever pre-budget discussion & public hearing. Let us know what you want!

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Timothy Burke @bubbaprog.xyz · 24/02/2026

i never had a chance to write about the design of @lynnhurtak.com's last election branding—I had the blog post half finished when all my computers got taken away—so I'm gonna talk about the new one now, because a lot of thought and energy went into it!

KEEP COUNCILWOMAN LYNN HURTAK ON TAMPA CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 CITY-WIDE in purple and sky blue, gradient, with a sort of winged approach in nunito sans and skewed upward toward the upper right

LYNN HURTAK FOR MAYOR, with Lynn and the box under HURTAK where it says FOR MAYOR in a coral color, the background in navy blue, and HURTAK in white. The "Lynn" is in a lighter weight of the same typeface HURTAK and FOR MAYOR are in, a typeface that looks vaguely like Akzidenz-Grotesk but is not quite that!

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 23/02/2026

Big news! I’m running for mayor of Tampa!

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 13/02/2026

For our first date, @bubbaprog.xyz came up to Gainesville from Tampa, and I took him to Satchel's as a thank you for helping me write my grandmother's eulogy. We'd met at a Fark party at the Howard Johnson's at 50th and Columbus in Tampa a week prior.

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 24/01/2026

🚨THE OLA AVE BIKEWAY LIGHTS ARE WORKING!🚨 The light at Ola & MLK and lighted crosswalks at Highland & Sligh and Ola and Columbus are finally working! SAVE THE DATE for a ribbon cutting for the Ola/MLK light during the Feb 8th Easy Sunday Morning Ride. We’ll cut the ribbon at 10am.

Looking south on Ola Ave at the intersection with MLK where there is a new stoplight. There is a cyclist waiting to cross the street at Ola and a white truck in the intersection driving on MLK

Looking south on Highland at the intersection with Sligh. There is a lighted sign with a no left turn visual.

Black and white image of a bike locked to a bike rack with leaves on the ground. White box of text with red and black lettering on top.

Jan 25th @ 9am
Easy Sunday Morning Ride
We’ll explore Davis Islands, including the safest (though not great) way to get on the island. We’ll stop at Farrell’s for a bite/coffee.
Meet at corner of Henry & Ola
Seminole Heights too far to start?
Halfway meet up at Cass and Franklin around 9:30

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 18/12/2025

It's the last Easy Sunday Morning Ride of the year. Join me!

Top left corner: Black and white photo of three cyclists on a road with an empty field behind them.
Top right corner: December 21st @ 9am
Corner of Henry and Ola
Join me for the last ride of 2025 as we check out holiday decorations around town with a stop for coffee along the way!
Bottom half: solid pink with large Easy Sunday Morning Ride type with a small black line bicycle in the bottom right corner.

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 16/12/2025

When your desk is so covered with paper you give up and take organizing to the floor. #tampacitycouncil

Me standing at the left of the frame with my camera facing down showing an empty space where I’ve been sitting surrounded by a fan of papers, file folders, post-its and pens.

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 14/12/2025

I just had new headshots done for council, and the one on the right is so very ME, but the one on the left will be the official portrait. Bah humbug!

Me in a gray and white batik dress with kelp pattern sitting in from of a gray backdrop with my right hand on my thigh and my left hand in my lap. I'm wearing blue glasses with a chin-length haircut and smiling straight at the camera.

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 06/12/2025

Can confirm. Get involved!

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Lee Bey @leebey1.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Walter Payton uses a paper transfer to ride public transit on the 1979 RTA commercial.

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 20/11/2025

Pre-Thanksgiving ride! Bring panniers/bags to stock up for Thanksgiving at the farm. Ride will be 10-12 miles at 8-10mph, and riders are responsible for themselves. See you there!

Dark-blue and black toned cyclist with a helmet on a road.

Text:
Easy Sunday Morning Ride
The lighted crossing at Ola & Columbus is up and working! We’ll check it out as we head downtown to Meacham Urban Farm with a stop at Retro House Coffee Bar.
Nov 23 @ 8:30am
Meet @ corner of Henry & Ola
Downtown meet: 9am Cass & Riverwalk

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 07/11/2025

Andrew Otazo has plucked, bagged, heaved and hauled more than 17 tons of trash from the mangroves in Florida. Every piece of garbage he removes reclaims space for what should be there: bird nesting grounds and fish nurseries. wapo.st/4oS36Vx

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 06/11/2025

Back on it this morning! Tune in for the fun. #tampacitycouncil

Yellow file folder full of stapled, paperclipped, & labeled papers.

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Lynn Hurtak @lynnhurtak.com · 06/11/2025

It's going to be a gorgeous day to be on a bike! Join us as we head to Ybor/downtown east of 275. We'll take some time to explore Palmetto Beach before grabbing coffee in Ybor. Ride will be 10-12 miles at 8-10mph, and riders are responsible for themselves.

Woman with long black hair wearing pink shirt and brown pants riding a pink bike with a basket in center of picture. She is riding on dirt path with a giant yellow radiating sun and green mountains behind her.

Text: Easy Sunday Morning Ride
Nov 9 @8:30am
Meet at corner of Henry & Ola
Riding to Ybor east of 275 & exploring Palmetto Beach

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Timothy Burke @bubbaprog.xyz · 05/11/2025

no offense to Rama Duwaji but when it comes to marrying a future municipal elected leader at the Manhattan city clerk's office & taking wedding day photos on an IRT train, I did it first (our photos by @melissalyttle.com / theirs by Kara McCurdy)

on the left, lynn in her wedding dress with flowers and a coat coming out of the 23rd st 1 station; on right, zohran & rama at the BMT Astoria Broadway station (she is also in a wedding dress and has flowers)

on the left, Lynn in a wedding dress with flowers and me in a suit, talking to each other while holding the pole in the middle of a 1 train. on the right, same photo, but it's a 4 and it's zohran and rama.

on the top, Lynn & I posing for a Japanese photographer in front of the NYC City hall mural thing they have at the marriage bureau. below, zohran and rama posing in the same location.

on the left, photographers and a videographer shooting Lynn and I on the steps of the city clerk's office. on the right, with far fewer people around, Zohran & Rama in the same spot.

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Tampa Monitor @tampamonitor.com · 04/11/2025

Tampa City Council member @lynnhurtak.com was awarded the 2025 HART Transit Champion Award for her work with Route 1. Council members Viera and Clendenin from the HART Board had very kind things to say. youtu.be/9C5riHmSh0I?...

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HART Board of Directors Regular Meeting 11.03.25

YouTube video by Go HART

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