Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 24, 2026 —

Candidates vying for Oldsmar City Council Seat 3 have responded to a series of questions posed by Tampa Bay 28, detailing their backgrounds, reasons for seeking office, and their perspectives on critical local matters. The candidates include Amber Stephens, Jessica H. Villafana, and Fraser Young.

The questionnaire focused on several core areas relevant to the city’s governance. Participants were asked to elaborate on their personal backgrounds and the unique qualifications they believe they bring to the council. Additionally, they addressed their primary motivations for running for the City Council Seat 3 position.

Key community issues were also at the forefront of the inquiry. Candidates were prompted to discuss their approaches and ideas concerning the city’s financial future, the state and development of its infrastructure, and the broader topic of city spending. These areas are often central to discussions about municipal management and resident concerns.

The responses from Stephens, Villafana, and Young are intended to provide voters with a clearer understanding of their platforms and how they plan to address the challenges and opportunities facing Oldsmar. The information gathered through the questionnaire is made available to the public to aid in informed decision-making during the upcoming election.

Further details regarding the specific answers provided by each candidate on their backgrounds, motivations, qualifications, and their proposed solutions for the city’s financial outlook, infrastructure needs, and spending priorities were part of the questionnaire. Tampa Bay 28 facilitated this exchange to enhance community engagement and transparency in the electoral process for Oldsmar City Council Seat 3.



Story summarized from the original created by WFTS Digital Staff on www.tampabay28.com, see more information here.

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