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Kenneth T. Welch (born August 15, 1964) is an American politician serving as mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida. A member of the Democratic Party, Welch served on the county commission of Pinellas County, Florida. Welch is the city's first African-American mayor.
Ken Welch is the third generation mayor of St. Pete, a diverse and vibrant city guided by principled progress and inclusivity. Learn more about his vision, his team, his events, and his reports on his official website.
Ken Welch has a track record of getting things done for the city—keeping us safe with a strong, science-based response to the COVID19 pandemic, leading innovative housing and transportation solutions, fighting offshore drilling and bringing people together to solve some of our toughest problems.
Nov 2, 2021 · Former Pinellas County Commissioner Ken Welch beat Robert Blackmon to become the first Black mayor of St. Pete in 2021. He ran on a platform of unity, progress and equity, and received support from outgoing Mayor Rick Kriseman.
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Nov 2, 2021 · Ken Welch, a Pinellas County commissioner and third-generation resident of St. Petersburg, won the mayoral race with 60% of the vote. He will succeed Rick Kriseman, who has been mayor since 2014, and will be sworn into office on Jan. 6.
Nov 2, 2021 · Kenneth Welch is the Mayor of St. Petersburg in Florida. He assumed office on January 6, 2022. His current term ends on January 7, 2027. Welch ran for election for Mayor of St. Petersburg in Florida. He won in the general election on November 2, 2021.
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Nov 2, 2021 · The Tampa Bay Times declares Ken Welch winner in St. Pete’s mayoral race, defeating Robert Blackmon to become the city’s first Black mayor.
