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Ken Welch
@MayorKenWelch
54th Mayor of the City of St. Petersburg, FL #WeAreStPete
St. Pete, FL
Joined January 2022
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    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.
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    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
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    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
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    Thank you for your leadership and support, Madam @VP during this time of challenge for communities across the U.S., including @StPeteFL. #WeAreStPete
    This 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.
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    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
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    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.
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    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.
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    Statement from Mayor Kenneth T. Welch @StPeteFL
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    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
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    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
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    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…
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    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
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    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