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Kenneth T. Welch

Mayor2022-01-06–2027-01-07 (Ken Welch sworn in January 6, 2022 per stpete.org announcement news_detail_T30_R243 and Ballotpedia; end January 7, 2027 per Ballotpedia and the stpete.org District 4 page for the same 2021-cycle terms; the November 2022 Charter Amendment 1 moved city elections to even years and extended terms about one year per stpete.org news_detail_T30_R498; charter text not read because Municode returns 403)

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At a glance

News mentions: 0

Term ending Jan 7, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 11
Total speaking time: 49:34
Avg per meeting: 4:30
Segments: 524

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Top issues during term (2)(Schools)

medium↓Oct 2026[5]

Jordan Park School HVAC replacement

$1,321,177 GMP, funded by a $1,244,336 supplemental appropriation.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

St. Petersburg College partnership and centennial

Tuition has not increased since 2012; dual-enrollment courses save local families money.

Decisions during term (0)

Recorded while Welch was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

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