In light of the recent vandalism targeting our Progressive Pride flag mural, I want to emphasize that there is no place for hate in St. Petersburg. We stand united in valuing and appreciating every resident, regardless of their orientation, gender identity, or expression.
Ken Welch
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54th Mayor of the City of St. Petersburg, FL #WeAreStPete
- Thank you @POTUS for your call today assuring us that the administration is monitoring #HurricaneIan around the clock and stressing the importance of the infrastructure improvements to our critical systems. 1/3
- Thank you @Nerd4Cities for your thoughtful review of transportation & urban life in St. Pete! I'm not a fan of the acres of surface parking either. Opportunity abounds with the redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District. #WeAreStPete
- Thank you for your leadership and support, Madam @VP during this time of challenge for communities across the U.S., including @StPeteFL. #WeAreStPeteThis afternoon, I spoke with @MayorKenWelch. I let him know: Our Administration stands with the people of St. Petersburg as they prepare for Hurricane Milton, and we will be with them as long as it takes to recover.
00:00 - St. Pete is back in the game! I was excited to meet yesterday with the Rays and County leadership. Together with our City Council and community partners, we have re-engaged with urgency to keep baseball in the Sunshine City. #WeAreStPete - KT
- Here's a first look at what @raysbaseball games will look like once the new stadium in the Historic Gas Plant District is complete. We're in for a world-class gameday experience unlike that of any other city in the US that addresses our city's needs for a central gathering space.
- I strongly oppose Gov. DeSantis’ suspension of State Attorney @AndrewWarrenFL. His move changes the outcome of elections, disregards due process, & violates our sacred trust in democracy. We can't continue this partisan divide and totalitarianism, which is eroding our Democracy.
- This morning on Marine One, I joined @POTUS for a tour of the hurricane damage in @StPeteFL & on our Pinellas County beaches. Grateful for our federal partners & their continuous support as we recover from #Helene and #Milton. #WeAreStPete Photos: Alicia Devine/USA TODAY Network
- Continuing our work to build Partnerships at the African American Mayors Association conference in DC; productive meetings on the books so far with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Microsoft Vice President of U.S. Government Affairs Fred Humphries Jr. #WeAreStPete
- The @USDOT launched a $1B program to reconnect communities previously cut off from economic opportunities due to insufficient or ineffective transportation infrastructure. This is an historic opportunity for @StPeteFL to pursue funding. stpete.org/news_detail_T3…
- Proud to welcome @footlocker to St. Pete as they relocate their headquarters. This move brings 150+ jobs to our community & highlights our city's appeal as a thriving hub for business and innovation. We’re excited about the future and what Foot Locker will achieve. #WeAreStPete
- Thank you to all who came out today to celebrate the beginning of the @GPSTPETE track build. I’m honored to be this year's Grand Marshal! **Practices 'drivers, start your engines...'** #WeAreStPete
























