Alan clendenin
Born in Sanford, Florida, Alan attended public school in Central Florida, and attended Valencia Community College and the University of Colorado.
Alan was sworn into office as the Councilman for District 1, City-Wide, on May 1, 2023. He served 2 terms as Chair Pro Tem, and was elected in 2025 as the Chair of Tampa City Council.
Throughout his career, Alan has also served as a leader in the Labor movement, holding state and national positions within the union. He also was an organizer among his fellow professionals, and he helped win several life-improving victories for his colleagues, including the first ever Federal contract.
Alan has served on the City of Tampa Civil Service Board, numerous aviation professional boards, Tampa Museum of Art, and Straz Center for Performing Arts. He currently serves as a board member on Hillsborough Transportation, Organization, Tampa Bay Committee on Foreign Relations, and Tampa Sports Authority.
He has lived in Tampa for over 37 years. Alan raised two children in Tampa, both attended Tampa public schools.