New Tampa community leader and baseball legend backs award-winning journalist and civic advocate to succeed Councilman Luis Viera
TAMPA, Fla. — Baseball Hall of Famer and longtime New Tampa resident Wade Boggs has endorsed Alan Cohn in his campaign for Tampa City Council District 7.
Boggs, one of the most celebrated players in Major League Baseball history, has deep roots in the New Tampa community. In addition to his Hall of Fame career with the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Tampa Bay Rays, Boggs spent nearly two decades coaching baseball at Wharton High School and remains actively involved in community affairs.
“Alan Cohn has spent his career asking tough questions, standing up for ordinary people, and holding powerful interests accountable,” said Boggs. “Those are exactly the qualities we need on the Tampa City Council. Alan understands our community and will be a strong voice for the residents of District 7.”
Cohn said he is honored to receive Boggs’ endorsement.
“I’m grateful and honored to have Wade Boggs’ support,” said Cohn. “Like me, Wade raised his family in New Tampa and cares deeply about this community. He understands that our neighborhoods need a representative who will fight for the police, fire protection, infrastructure, and city services our residents deserve. He also knows the importance of having someone who isn’t afraid to ask tough questions, get answers, and hold government accountable.”
District 7 stretches from New Tampa and North Tampa to Forest Hills and south to the Fowler Avenue corridor.
A Peabody Award and Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist, Cohn spent more than three decades uncovering public corruption, exposing defense contractors that supplied defective military equipment, helping veterans obtain long-overdue benefits, and assisting consumers who were victimized by dishonest businesses.
Cohn currently serves as Vice Chair of Tampa’s Charter Review Advisory Commission. He was nominated by Tampa City Councilmember Luis Viera and appointed by the Tampa City Council.
Councilmember Viera is term-limited and is running for the Florida House of Representatives.
About Alan Cohn
Alan Cohn is an award-winning investigative journalist, community advocate, and Vice Chair of Tampa’s Charter Review Advisory Commission. He is a candidate for Tampa City Council District 7, representing neighborhoods from New Tampa to Forest Hills. For more info, visit AlanCohnforTampa.squarespace.com/Â