William Poe oral history interview

Poe, William
University of South Florida--Libraries--Oral History Program
University of South Florida. Library

Publication date

November 2009

Publisher

Digital Commons @ University of South Florida

Abstract

This is an oral history interview with William Bill Poe, former mayor of Tampa, Florida, who served in that office from 1974 to 1979. Poe describes his childhood, education, and his start in the insurance business. He offers his thoughts on Nick Nuccio, Dick Greco, and some of the other mayors who preceded him. He also explains how he decided to run for mayor, describes the events of his campaign and the election, and discusses a few of the projects undertaken during his administration