Newly elected St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch will hold a series of public meetings in December to seek the public’s input into shaping the city’s future.
According to a release, Welch will hold “community conversations” in which residents will be able to weigh in on five topics:
- Education and Youth Opportunities
- Equitable Development and Business Opportunities
- Neighborhood Health and Safety
- Environment, Infrastructure, and Resilience
- Housing Opportunities for All
“Listening to our community is my top priority and one of the most important things we can do,” Welch said in the release. “This is a great opportunity for our residents to come together to share strategies and ideas to make our great city a better place to live for all.”
Two of the sessions will be held at the USF St. Petersburg Student Center, 200 6th Ave. S., and one will be virtual:
- Fri., Dec. 10: 1-4 p.m.
- Sat., December 11: 9 a.m.-noon
- Mon., Dec. 13: 6-8 p.m. (virtual)
Up to 300 people will be permitted to attend each session, and those interested in participating are asked to apply online.
Welch, a former Pinellas County commissioner, was elected St. Petersburg’s first Black mayor in November, topping City Councilman Robert Blackmon with more than 60% of the vote.
He succeeds Rick Kriseman, St. Petersburg’s mayor since 2014, and will take office on Jan. 6.
