St. Pete Mayor Eyes $600M Bond, Gas Plant Progress
By Jessica Chen | Published 2026-02-20T08:03:13.279Z
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St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth T. Welch is pushing a $600 million bond to accelerate sewer and stormwater projects. The proposal, a key component of the mayor's 2026 State of the City address, followed...
St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth T. Welch is pushing a $600 million bond to accelerate sewer and stormwater projects. The proposal, a key component of the mayor's 2026 State of the City address, followed the city's efforts to support small businesses and invest in infrastructure after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, TBBW Magazine reported.
The address also emphasized progress in the Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment. According to TBBW Magazine, Welch is prioritizing a community-driven vision f
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