Tampa City Council Chairman Charlie Miranda

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Tampa City Council Chairman Charlie Miranda

Long-time city council member Charlie Miranda talks about growing up in Tampa, Fla., and helping the city face today's challenges.

His father came to Tampa, Fla., from Cuba in 1911 at age 11 -- alone. Charlie Miranda grew up in the immigrant-filled Ybor City neighborhood and is serving his sixth term on the Tampa City Council. The native son and local politician joins Kojo to talk about how Tampa has changed, what challenges it's facing today and what it means to host the Republican National Convention.

Guests

Charlie Miranda

Chair, Tampa City Council

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Tampa City Council

Video: Interview With Charlie Miranda

Tampa City Council chairman Charlie Miranda talks about governing the city and his background, including baseball games between American and Cuban players.

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