Jane Castor

The golden rule under her watch was to treat everyone in and around the city with dignity and respect. As Chief, Castor expected every officer to be immersed in the community as a partner.

Committed to the youth, Jane raised funds to build a $4 million gymnasium and recreation center for at-risk children. The Police Athletic League now offers after-school and summer programs for more than 500 disadvantaged youth. The Tampa Police department also built an additional RICH House in the city. It was created to provide a safe haven for children in economically challenged neighborhoods and has provided after-school guidance and support to hundreds of needy children.

While Castor’s mayoral candidacy was speculated in 2016, she officially made her announcement in April 2018. On April 23, 2019, she won the majority votes during the runoff election.

Castor is recognized for her leadership and ambitions for her community and career. Her work has been recognized by numerous awards, including the 2015 University of South Florida President’s Distinguished Citizen Award, 2014 Tampa Chamber of Commerce’s Woman of Influence, 2013 Crisis Center of Tampa Bay’s Community Advocate Award, and 2011 Tampa Connection’s Betty Tribble Citizen of the Year Award.

Castor attended Chamberlain High School in Tampa and graduated in 1977. She attended the University of Tampa, where she played volleyball and basketball while earning a degree in criminology.