St. Pete Mayor Welch delivers State of the City address

St. Pete Mayor Welch delivers State of the City address

Mayor Ken Welch delivered St. Petersburg’s State of the City address on Wednesday.

Ken Welch pushes $600M infrastructure bond, vows progress on Gas Plant District during State of the City address

'It’s not just a redevelopment project,' Welch said of the Gas Plant District.

St. Pete Mayor Welch proposes $600M resilience bond, vows no more delays on Gas Plant District in 2026 address

St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch delivered his 2026 State of the City address on Wednesday morning as he reflected on the successes over the past year while also looking ahead to some of the challenges facing the city.

St. Pete Mayor Welch delivers State of the City

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch said challenges remain, but the city continues to look ahead.

Welch details $600M bond, Gas Plant push in State of the City

St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth T. Welch used his 2026 State of the City address to call for faster infrastructure upgrades, continued growth and forward movement on the Historic Gas Plant District. “Storms do not define St. Petersburg,” Welch said. “How we recover defines who we are.” After Hurricanes Helene and Milton damaged homes, small businesses and public facilities, Welch described 2025 as “a year of recovery.” He said the city accelerated …

'Strong, resilient and focused': St. Pete Mayor Welch holds annual State of the City address

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch addressed the community at the annual State of the City address on Wednesday morning."2025 was a year of recovery and as we continue in 2026, the State of our City is strong, resilient and focused on continued progress," said Mayor Welch. "Our commitment to principled and inclusive progress is part of our DNA. And as our city grows and evolves, we will continue to plan and act in ways that ensure everyone can parti…