St. Pete Mayoral Candidate Forum! 6-18-26: League of Women Voters

Season 2 Episode 2142 · Jun 20, 01:32 PM

Six mayoral candidates participated:

Ken Welch (Incumbent Mayor)
Charlie Crist (Former Florida Governor)
Brandi Gabbard (City Council Member)
Jim Large (Former St. Petersburg Fire Chief)
Maria Scruggs (Former NAACP St. Petersburg branch president)
Kevin Batdorf

Key Discussion Topics

Development vs. City Character: Discussions included balancing downtown development with neighborhood character.
Infrastructure & Climate Change: Candidates discussed infrastructure and stormwater management in response to recent weather events.
Historic Gas Plant District: Redeveloping the district and the economic considerations of the Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal were discussed.

Photo Credit: Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists
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