Ken Welch

Arya St. Pete is a another great step toward Housing Opportunities for all. Partnerships make progress! Thanks again to Arya St. Pete, Stock Development, and Pinellas County for making 125 workforce homes happen. stpetecatalyst.com/ribbon-cut-on-…

📲 Stay informed, St. Pete! Get real-time alerts about emergencies, severe weather, boil water notices, evacuations, and more with Alert Pinellas. You choose how you’re notified: text, phone call, email, app alerts. Sign up now: stpete.org/hurricane #Staff101StPeteFL

I've always welcomed honest dialogue and debate. I won’t make decisions based on misinformation, rumors, or politicized opinion pieces. Thanks to @WklyChllnger for helping me share the facts on @StPeteFR & our plan to expand opportunities for minorities. theweeklychallenger.com/the-plan-for-p…

Honored to serve on the @USMayors Intergovernmental Emergency Management Task Force alongside Chair @JaneCastor. The discussion at first meeting focused on how FEMA can be improved to better support our residents in their most vulnerable moments. Progress ahead!

Last week at City Council, we celebrated several important milestones & initiatives that make @StPeteFL a special place. Join me in recognizing Get Ready for Back-to-School Month, @pbs_1914 International Conclave Week, 727 Day, & Americans with Disabilities Act Day. #WeAreStPete

In partnership with the State, St. Pete leads on emergency prep. SB180 builds on our planning & teamwork. Thanks to staff for their tireless work, residents for doing their part, and City Council for their partnership and leadership! stpetecatalyst.com/lawmakers-appl…

📣 ATTN St. Pete! We want to hear from you! @MayorKenWelch invites you to take the 2025 Community Survey now through July 28. Your feedback helps shape the future of St. Pete. 👉 Take the survey: stpete.org/2025survey

The new $13 million Southwest Water Reclamation Facility's Thickening Expansion Project is underway. Once complete, it'll enable the facility to withstand up to 15 ft of storm surge. Learn more: fox13news.com/news/st-pete-a…

Camp Ignite turned 2 this year & nearly doubled in size! This program taught middle school girls key skills of being a first responder & leader. Thanks to @stpetefr Chief Keith Watts and to all who partnered to make this happen! @StPeteParksRec @PCUrbanLeague #WeAreStPete

Congrats to Commissioner René Flowers on being named President-Elect of @flcounties! She’s led District 7 with drive and dedication. Now she’s bringing that same energy statewide. FAC just gained a fierce advocate for local leadership. stpetecatalyst.com/florida-associ…

💡Sandbag tips from the pros! Andre from St. Pete Stormwater shows how to use sandbags right this hurricane season. 🏠🌧️ Need sandbags? Stop by Sat, July 12 from 7am–3:30pm at 1744 9th Ave. N. 📍 Max 10/household 📍 Proof of residency required

Congratulations @USFSP for securing $10 Million for the Environmental and Oceanographic Sciences Center in the FY 25 Budget. As a coastal community, having a vital asset focused on resiliency and the health of our waterways will make all of us safer, healthier, and stronger.

In partnership with @USouthFlorida, our Education & Youth Opportunities team launched a new experience for 50 middle schoolers to explore marine science, entrepreneurship, and digital marketing. We’re proud to create new pathways for youth to learn, grow, and lead! #WeAreStPete

Happy 4th of July from the City of St. Petersburg! 🇺🇸 Celebrate Independence Day and @StPetePier’s 5th anniversary with fireworks lighting up the sky on Friday, July 4, between 8:30 and 10 PM (weather permitting). 🎇 Details: celebrate5years.com/red-white-view

Today we celebrate the promise of America, and our ideals of freedom, liberty, and unity. Whether you're gathering with loved ones, catching the fireworks, or enjoying a day off, I hope it brings you joy and pride in our community. Have a safe and joyful 4th of July!