Politics & Government

Why Temple Terrace is Teaming Up With Tampa to Keep Your Community Clean

Listen to Temple Terrace Mayor Frank Chillura and Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn talk about the partnership the two cities have created to tackle code enforcement issues.



It's nice to see blue shirts and green shirts together, said Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn as he approached a group of code enforcement officers Thursday morning at Temple Terrace City Hall.

Officers from Temple Terrace wearing green shirts joined with officers from Tampa wearing blue shirts to cite code violators on the border of the two cities.

The joint code enforcement sweep is primarily focusing on the area between 50th and 56th streets said Michael Dunn, City if Temple Terrace spokesman.

During a press conference immediately preceding the sweep, Temple Terrace Mayor Frank Chillura and Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn noted the importance of the partnership for both cities.

"I think there is a new recognition in this community that it doesn't matter whether you're on the green team on the blue team," Buckhorn said. "Ultimately, our job is to the people that we represent, the people that live in this community."

Learn more about why the two cities are teaming up in the video above.

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