"Taxed the cemeteries out of existence": Tampa's mayor apologizes (Memorial Park Cemetery, Tampa, Jan. 14, 2022)
Record: the document says itPattern: documents line upLens: our readingOpen: not yet proven
Year: 2022 · Places: Florida
SUMMARY"Taxed the cemeteries out of existence": Tampa's mayor apologizes (Memorial Park Cemetery, Tampa, Jan. 14, 2022) [Connections: Tampa Bay, Nov 5, 2026]
RECORDThe Tampa Bay Times headline reads "Castor apologizes for Tampa's role in erasing Black cemeteries," with the subhead "Past administrations taxed the cemeteries out of existence." The news conference was held at Memorial Park Cemetery
PATTERNThe city itself admits a government role, not just "neglect."
LENS (WW9)The city signed its own confession: it wasn't time that erased us, it was policy
OPENThe full text of Mayor Jane Castor's apology (article body paywalled), and the tax records showing which cemeteries were lost for taxes