By the time Tampa’s new District 5 councilperson is sworn in, five months will have passed since the unexpected death of Councilwoman Gwen Henderson. Both Thomas Scott and Naya Young—who emerged from a crowded election last month—admit that they’ve been on the trail for a long time.
“It’s been quite, quite busy, but I’ve enjoyed it,” Scott told WMNF-Tampa last Friday. Young echoed that sentiment, adding that, “Between the forums and the meetings and canvassing and talking to people, I’ve definitely just enjoyed the journey and the experience.”
Scott, 72, told the community radio station that he doesn’t know whether he’d run for re-election if he wins the seat, saying he’s focused on the campaign and the next year-and-change in office. Young, 33, was more committal…