Will a Black mayor deliver reparations to the Black community?
The International People’s Democratic Uhuru Movement wants to know if a Black mayor…
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Mayor-elect Ken Welch tests positive for COVID, inauguration ceremony canceled
Welch to be sworn-in virtually and conduct city business remotely while in isolation. ST.…
Stephanie Owens named deputy mayor and chief of policy
ST. PETERSBURG — Mayor-elect Ken Welch announced several key people who will serve…
Community activist turned candidate seeks to bring new energy and diversity to Clearwater City Council
‘I think it’s time for a younger demographic who care about the community to serve,…
City of St. Pete approves USF and community researchers’ recommendations on how to address systemic racism
The pioneering systemic racism study was commissioned by Mayor Rick Kriseman and Deputy…
Historic inauguration for St. Pete mayor-elect Ken Welch set for Jan. 6
A community reception with the city’s new city council members will follow at Williams…
Mayor-elect Ken Welch names transition director and transition co-chairs
Transition Team: Left to right, Stephanie Owens, Trevor Burgess, Ric Davis, Leon Jackson,…
Mayor-elect Welch invites residents to help shape city’s future
Mayor-elect Ken Welch is inviting residents to help shape the city’s vision and future…
#Yeson2 may not have passed, but it wasn’t a loss
“After years of being told our ideas and values are unpopular and unrealistic, roughly…
‘Beat DeSantis’ message to Crist at FAMU epic homecoming
Florida Congressman Charlie Crist participated in Florida A&M University’s…
St. Pete reacts to historic election
ST. PETERSBURG – The people have spoken: Ken Welch is the new mayor-elect of the…
Ken Welch elected first Black mayor of St. Pete!
“Tonight’s election victory confirms the desire of the people of St. Petersburg…
Housing is on the ballot in St. Pete Nov. 2
“The foundation of our quality of life in St. Petersburg is housing, and our next mayor…
Demand transparency with redrawing congressional districts
“We can take action by making phone calls, sending emails, tweeting, or writing letters…
Crist’s ‘Justice for All’ tackles Florida’s judicial inequities
Crist announces Equal Justice for All policy with Tampa State Attorney Andrew Warren, gun…
Affordable housing is a necessity in St. Pete, let’s elect someone who can help
“To deal with the needs of St. Petersburg residents, our local elected officials need…
Welch and Blackmon spar in Tuesday’s debate
St. Pete mayoral candidates Ken Welch and Robert Blackmon squared off Tuesday night on…
Residents call for mayor to declare state of emergency on skyrocketing rents
On Oct. 7, residents attended an in-person and virtual emergency housing meeting to…