The mission of the Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) is to take people to the places that enhance their lives

Membership

The membership of this Authority shall be comprised of 14 members appointed as follows:

  • Hillsborough County Commissioners - 7 members
  • City of Tampa - 4 members
  • City of Temple Terrace - 1 member
  • Governor - 2 members

Membership is to include

  • 4 - Hillsborough County Commissioner
  • 1 - Mayor of Tampa or a Tampa City Council member
  • 1 - Mayor of Temple Terrace or a Temple Terrace City Council member
  • 2 - Florida State Representatives

Terms

Members shall serve three year terms.

Special requirements

  • Annual financial disclosure is required.
  • Unincorporated residency is required.

Authority

Florida Statutes 163.565, Charter adopted by Board of Directors of Authority January 21, 1980; BOCC Resolution February 27, 1980; City of Tampa Resolution January 29, 1980.

Meetings

Monthly, 1st Monday, 9:30 AM
HART Administrative Offices
1201 East 7th Ave. Tampa, FL 33605
HART website - Public Meetings

Last Modified: 4/25/2024, 1:29:15 PM
Contact
Members
Commissioner Donna Cameron Cepeda
BOCC
11/15/2023 - 11/19/2024
Mr. Gary Hartfield
BOCC
11/1/2020 - 10/31/2026
Mr. John King, Jr.
BOCC
11/1/2023 - 10/31/2026
Mr. Marvin Knight
BOCC
11/1/2017 - 10/31/2023 *
Commissioner Gwen Myers
BOCC
11/17/2020 - 11/19/2024 *
Commissioner Michael Owen
BOCC
11/22/2022 - 11/19/2024 *
Commissioner Joshua Wostal
BOCC
11/22/2022 - 11/19/2024 *
Mayor Jane Castor
City of Tampa
Mr. Tyler Hudson
City of Tampa
Ms. Melanie Williams
City of Tampa
Councilmember Luis Viera
City of Tampa
Councilmember Gil Schisler
City of Temple Terrace
Mr. Richard McClain
State of Florida
Vacant
State of Florida

* reappointed

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