Thom Snelling was selected as the Deputy Director for the department of Growth Management and Development Services in February, 2006. Mr. Snelling has been with the City of Tampa since 1992 serving as the manager for Land Development Coordination prior to his promotion.

In addition to his duties as Deputy Director, he was designated as the City's first 'Green Officer' by Mayor Pam Iorio in April, 2008.

As Green Officer, his primary responsibilities were to ensure that the City of Tampa reached its goal of becoming a Certified Florida Green Local Government by October of 2010; a goal that was met in March 2009, and to coordinate programs that will help the City fulfill its commitment to the U.S. Mayor’s Climate Protection Agreement. Mr. Snelling will work continually to advance the use of green building and development techniques and establish sustainable practices throughout the city.

Snelling is a graduate of Miami University in Ohio and holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of South Florida in Urban Anthropology and Urban Studies. Prior to his employment with the City of Tampa, Mr. Snelling worked for the City of Fort Myers Planning Department focusing on land use, zoning and comprehensive planning. He also has private sector planning experience with a focus on developments of regional impact, zoning and land development regulations and is a member of the American Planning Association

He may be reached through our Customer Service Center or by phone at (813) 274-8577.