5 things I think about Kevin Batdorf’s entrance into the St. Pete mayoral race
With former Shore Acres Neighborhood Association President Kevin Batdorf officially entering the St. Petersburg mayoral race, there are now…
Municipal elections across the state offer clues to St. Pete mayoral race, warnings for Ken Welch
Voters across Pinellas County and elsewhere cast ballots Tuesday for a number of local races and issues. While…
Brandi Gabbard officially joins St. Pete Mayor’s race
St. Petersburg City Council member Brandi Gabbard has officially filed to run for Mayor. Gabbard’s decision comes after…
Ken Welch may have just had his last best day
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch did something unprecedented in local politics Wednesday: He delivered the annual State of…
Facing challenges again, Ken Welch launches third political committee
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch has launched a new political committee to support his re-election bid this year,…
Perennial candidate Paul Congemi joins St. Pete Mayor’s race
Paul Congemi, whose only claim to fame in the city is telling a former mayoral candidate to “go…
Former St. Pete Fire Chief Jim Large mulling bid to challenge Ken Welch
Former St. Petersburg Fire Chief Jim Large is considering running for St. Pete Mayor, he confirmed to Florida…
The race for St. Pete Mayor is officially on, and not just because Ken Welch filed for re-election
Since the new year began, there’s been a fairly steady drip of news related to this year’s mayoral…
Gershom Faulkner returns to Charlie Crist orbit, as new Vice Chair of St. Pete Shines PC
St. Pete Shines, the political committee established to support candidates committed to a brighter future for St. Petersburg,…
Is Ken Welch a victim, or just incompetent? Two things can be true
Before he entered politics, Ken Welch was an accountant. So it was surprising to learn that he —…
Whispered rumors are getting louder; Charlie Crist confirms he is mulling St. Pete mayoral bid
Former Gov. Charlie Crist is considering a run for St. Petersburg Mayor, the Tampa Bay Times reported. Rumors…
Brandi Gabbard commits to challenge Ken Welch for Mayor
St. Petersburg City Council member Brandi Gabbard will run for Mayor against incumbent Ken Welch, she told the…