Ken Welch

It's the latest city told it is being audited by the state. Some of the 15 requests related to DEI extend to “contractors, grant recipients or members of the public."

His new political action committee, The Pelican PAC, had accrued $92,275 as of the June 30 reporting deadline.

The survey states that St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch “fumbled the ball on hurricane recovery.” It then mentions concerns regarding his response to Hurricanes Ian, Helene and Debby.

The city and county will conduct a feasibility study that will help determine if there's a market demand for convention space, as well as the impact it would have on the economy and tourism.

The city recently approved construction of twin 31-floor apartment towers on downtown property once earmarked for a Moffitt Cancer Center. However, Mayor Ken Welch says Moffitt is not out of picture.

The new St. Pete Agile Resilience Plan includes fortifying the city's treatment plants, including one at the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility.

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch discusses the uncertainty around the Tampa Bay Rays, the redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District, and other topics.

After meeting with the Rays to "check some legal boxes" on the site, Mayor Ken Welch signaled a new willingness to discuss a five- or 10-year extension of the team's lease – under the right conditions.

In an interview with St. Pete Catalyst, Mayor Ken Welch said he has “never supported” a high-density development to replace the airport.

There are several possible scenarios that could keep the team in the Tampa Bay area. Or they might seek greener fields elsewhere.

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch said he was not surprised, adding he still intends to repair Tropicana Field and move forward with the redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District.

During his State of the City, Mayor Ken Welch says the city remains committed to DEI policies and reflected on a need to remain prepared for more devastating hurricanes, "undeniable evidence of our new reality."