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No CTO yet; Buckhorn still contemplating changes

Angie Drobnic Holan
By Angie Drobnic Holan March 30, 2012

As part of his campaign promises, Bob Buckhorn said he would appoint a chief technology officer, or CTO for the city of Tampa, to act as a point person for the city's technology initiatives.

As mayor, though, Buckhorn hasn't appointed a CTO. He recently told PolitiFact Florida that he would like the city to be more nimble and tech-savvy, particularly with regard to social media. But he said he was undecided whether a CTO is really necessary for that.

At any rate, he said he wouldn't make any major changes to the city's technology team until after the Republican National Convention in August 2012. "The IT department has a lot on its plate with the RNC and security issues,” Buckhorn said.

Given the inaction on this promise, we rate it Stalled.

Our Sources

Interview with Mayor Bob Buckhorn, Feb. 28, 2012