Tampa City Council voted to approve confirming Abbye Feeley as Administrator for Development and Economic Opportunity on Thursday.
Feeley, who has been serving as interim administrator since July 2024 following the departure of Nicole Travis, has more than 20 years of public service experience as the City's former planning and development coordinator and a planner with the former Department of Community Affairs.
Feeley was appointed Director of Development and Growth Management by the City of Tampa in October 2020 and promoted to Deputy Administrator in May 2022. Prior to her roles with the City of Tampa, Feeley worked at Stearns Weaver Miller as Associate Director of Zoning & Planning.
"With numerous decades of experience in public service, Abbye has the commitment, passion and institutional knowledge to manage the diverse DEO portfolio," said Mayor Jane Castor. "Her leadership will be critical as we continue to transform Tampa's tomorrow, while preserving the character of our community."
In her new role, Feeley will provide oversight for the following divisions:
- Architectural Review & Historic Preservation
- Construction Services
- Development Coordination
- Housing & Community Development
- City Planning
- Tampa Convention Center
- Real Estate
- Economic Opportunity