Lynn Hurtak
@lynnhurtak.com
Tampa City Council, District 3 at-large. Beagle foster mom. International development consultant. Native Floridian. Urban cyclist & gardener (Zone 10a). She/her
🚨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.
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.
January 24, 2026 at 3:06 AM
🚨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.
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.
It's the last Easy Sunday Morning Ride of the year. Join me!
December 18, 2025 at 3:34 AM
It's the last Easy Sunday Morning Ride of the year. Join me!
When your desk is so covered with paper you give up and take organizing to the floor. #tampacitycouncil
December 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
When your desk is so covered with paper you give up and take organizing to the floor. #tampacitycouncil
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!
December 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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!
Can confirm. Get involved!
I really can't emphasize enough that if you care about local politics, all you gotta do is show up. Just a regular schmegular person showing up. Literally just show up consistently in person and within a remarkably short amount of time, you will have a shocking amount of influence.
December 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Can confirm. Get involved!
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Walter Payton uses a paper transfer to ride public transit on the 1979 RTA commercial.
November 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Walter Payton uses a paper transfer to ride public transit on the 1979 RTA commercial.
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!
November 20, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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!
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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. https://wapo.st/4oS36Vx
Every piece of garbage he removes reclaims space for what should be there: bird nesting grounds and fish nurseries. https://wapo.st/4oS36Vx
November 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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. https://wapo.st/4oS36Vx
Every piece of garbage he removes reclaims space for what should be there: bird nesting grounds and fish nurseries. https://wapo.st/4oS36Vx
Back on it this morning! Tune in for the fun. #tampacitycouncil
November 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Back on it this morning! Tune in for the fun. #tampacitycouncil
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.
November 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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.
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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)
November 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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)
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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?...
Council members Viera and Clendenin from the HART Board had very kind things to say.
youtu.be/9C5riHmSh0I?...
HART Board of Directors Regular Meeting 11.03.25
YouTube video by Go HART
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November 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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?...
Council members Viera and Clendenin from the HART Board had very kind things to say.
youtu.be/9C5riHmSh0I?...
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My perhaps controversial assessment is that when you share the propaganda of your enemies to call it out or to mock it… you’re still spreading their propaganda and maybe doing exactly what they hope you’ll do.
November 1, 2025 at 11:52 AM
My perhaps controversial assessment is that when you share the propaganda of your enemies to call it out or to mock it… you’re still spreading their propaganda and maybe doing exactly what they hope you’ll do.
#15 welcoming #17 into the club! Tampa City Council has only had 17 women in its history, and I’m so happy to be sharing the dais with another woman again. Welcome Councilwoman Young!
October 29, 2025 at 12:10 PM
#15 welcoming #17 into the club! Tampa City Council has only had 17 women in its history, and I’m so happy to be sharing the dais with another woman again. Welcome Councilwoman Young!
I don’t think I’ve ever had so much paper prep! Going to be a long day at Tampa City Council. Tune in!
October 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I don’t think I’ve ever had so much paper prep! Going to be a long day at Tampa City Council. Tune in!
This week's Easy Sunday Morning Ride will focus on getting downtown safely without using the often-busy Riverwalk. We'll stop at Ginger Beard Coffee in the Channel District. Ride will be 10-12 miles at 8-10mph. Hope to see you at Henry & Ola at 8:30am!
October 21, 2025 at 12:37 PM
This week's Easy Sunday Morning Ride will focus on getting downtown safely without using the often-busy Riverwalk. We'll stop at Ginger Beard Coffee in the Channel District. Ride will be 10-12 miles at 8-10mph. Hope to see you at Henry & Ola at 8:30am!
I’m so honored to be receiving WalkBikeTampa’s Golden Pedal Award for my Easy Sunday Morning Bike Rides. I started the rides to teach safe ways to bike in the urban core. We’ve since added new bikeways the city is adding or planning to the mix. Come celebrate with me Nov. 6th at Shuffle!
October 17, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I’m so honored to be receiving WalkBikeTampa’s Golden Pedal Award for my Easy Sunday Morning Bike Rides. I started the rides to teach safe ways to bike in the urban core. We’ve since added new bikeways the city is adding or planning to the mix. Come celebrate with me Nov. 6th at Shuffle!
🚨Our first Easy Sunday Morning Ride with Florida fall weather will start LATER at 8:30am!🚨
We'll ride through Riverside Heights, see where the West Riverwalk loop will connect with the current Riverwalk, and stop at Cafe Hey for coffee. Rides are around 10 miles at 8-10mph.
We'll ride through Riverside Heights, see where the West Riverwalk loop will connect with the current Riverwalk, and stop at Cafe Hey for coffee. Rides are around 10 miles at 8-10mph.
October 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
🚨Our first Easy Sunday Morning Ride with Florida fall weather will start LATER at 8:30am!🚨
We'll ride through Riverside Heights, see where the West Riverwalk loop will connect with the current Riverwalk, and stop at Cafe Hey for coffee. Rides are around 10 miles at 8-10mph.
We'll ride through Riverside Heights, see where the West Riverwalk loop will connect with the current Riverwalk, and stop at Cafe Hey for coffee. Rides are around 10 miles at 8-10mph.
Obviously @themountaingoats.bsky.social
I also need to know: I am fairly middle-of-the-road on Taylor Swift but someone I know called her the Greatest Living Lyricist. She is not.
Who is yours? Either the greatest or your favorite?
Who is yours? Either the greatest or your favorite?
October 9, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Obviously @themountaingoats.bsky.social
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I was happy to join the Tampa Bay Developer podcast to talk about my Route 1 fare-free pilot; my work to re-allocate $25.8 million in leftover FY24 funds toward roads, sidewalks, stormwater, and hurricane relief; and even how I got into politics in the first place:
The Future of Tampa Transit and Route 1’s Surge - YouTube
In episode 154, Garrett sits down with Tampa City Councilwoman Lynn Hurtak to unpack how the city is prioritizing streets, sidewalks, and stormwater after Hu...
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October 9, 2025 at 12:19 AM
I was happy to join the Tampa Bay Developer podcast to talk about my Route 1 fare-free pilot; my work to re-allocate $25.8 million in leftover FY24 funds toward roads, sidewalks, stormwater, and hurricane relief; and even how I got into politics in the first place:
I was happy to join the Tampa Bay Developer podcast to talk about my Route 1 fare-free pilot; my work to re-allocate $25.8 million in leftover FY24 funds toward roads, sidewalks, stormwater, and hurricane relief; and even how I got into politics in the first place:
The Future of Tampa Transit and Route 1’s Surge - YouTube
In episode 154, Garrett sits down with Tampa City Councilwoman Lynn Hurtak to unpack how the city is prioritizing streets, sidewalks, and stormwater after Hu...
www.youtube.com
October 9, 2025 at 12:19 AM
I was happy to join the Tampa Bay Developer podcast to talk about my Route 1 fare-free pilot; my work to re-allocate $25.8 million in leftover FY24 funds toward roads, sidewalks, stormwater, and hurricane relief; and even how I got into politics in the first place:
We very intentionally do not limit public comment—we also allow comment virtually (speakers do have to sign up in advance). Folks talk about things on the agenda, ask for help with a problem, or speak on a random topic. It's often my favorite part of the meeting & definitely impacts its focus.
This is true. I don't know from Tampa and many cities limit the length of public comment. But these local meetings are dry, boring, and essential to democracy.
Tampa City Council meets pretty much every Thursday at 9am. Public comment goes until everyone who wants to speak has done so. Join us. Watch us. Come help our city be better!
October 2, 2025 at 12:21 PM
We very intentionally do not limit public comment—we also allow comment virtually (speakers do have to sign up in advance). Folks talk about things on the agenda, ask for help with a problem, or speak on a random topic. It's often my favorite part of the meeting & definitely impacts its focus.
Current earworm: Liquorice's cover of @humanfranklin.bsky.social's "Keeping the Weekend Free"
Keeping The Weekend Free
YouTube video by Liquorice - Topic
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October 1, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Current earworm: Liquorice's cover of @humanfranklin.bsky.social's "Keeping the Weekend Free"
Tampa City Council meets pretty much every Thursday at 9am. Public comment goes until everyone who wants to speak has done so. Join us. Watch us. Come help our city be better!
October 1, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Tampa City Council meets pretty much every Thursday at 9am. Public comment goes until everyone who wants to speak has done so. Join us. Watch us. Come help our city be better!
I’ve been at home convalescing with Covid & wanted a light-hearted read. The Road to Tender Hearts was in my Kindle borrow pile, & I can’t recommend it enough. Zany yet moving.
September 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I’ve been at home convalescing with Covid & wanted a light-hearted read. The Road to Tender Hearts was in my Kindle borrow pile, & I can’t recommend it enough. Zany yet moving.