11 April 2023: Taylor Swift’s popularity and star status seems to on cloud nine these days. The Grammy-winning singer is presently on a cross-country tour for her highly anticipated Eras Tour, which got underway in Glendale, Arizona, on March 17, 2023. From April 13 to April 15, she will give three consecutive performances at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Swifties are unable to contain their joy, but Tampa Mayor Jane Castor has chosen to honour the Anti Hero singer in a pretty unusual way. Taylor has been invited by Mayor Castor to serve as the city’s honorary mayor for the day.
Mayor Castor can be seen giving Taylor the special honour in a video that the city of Tampa uploaded today on its Instagram page. Castor said in the film, “We know Glendale changed its name, Arlington erected a street sign, and Vegas illuminated their Gateway Arches. But we have a reputation to uphold in Tampa. We wish to expand.”
Castor continued by handing the city of Tampa a key while remarking, “Mayor Swift has a wonderful ring to it. “We can’t wait to welcome you and your supporters to Tampa (Taylor’s version).”
Fans shared their joy in the comments area as soon as the news was reported on Instagram. While the majority of internet users were pleased, a few others had other feelings. One user commented- “She should accept Joe Biden’s invitation to serve as president for the remainder of his tenure. It’s her universe and we just live in it, another fan commented (with a red heart emoji).” “Taylor’s tour is helping the cities she’s performing in,” said yet another user. The largest event of the year is it. Profits are increasing for hotels, motels, restaurants, bars, and other businesses. Because of this, Taylor is being honoured and welcomed in the cities like the Queen.
But, other online users weren’t very excited about the idea. “The dumbest thing I’ve ever heard,” one of them wrote. She was asked to turn down the offer by another enthusiast. It stated, “She should decline…! If she is an ally of the LGBT+ community, she will not support a state that forbids us from being who we are. @taylorswift declines the offer in the name of “#Don’tSayGay #gayrights #humanrights.”