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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.
Kenneth T. Welch is the Mayor of St. Petersburg. He is a third generation St. Pete resident, father of two daughters, a graduate of THE Lakewood High School, a fan of the SunRunner and a strong believer that if we keep our eye on Inclusive Progress - it will always lead the way.
Jan 6, 2023 · Welch made history when he became St. Petersburg’s first Black mayor. He embraced results from a study commissioned by his predecessor that found the city’s Black residents didn’t...
Mayor-Elect of St. Petersburg, Ken Welch, invites you to help shape the city’s vision and future by attending one of the upcoming “Community Conversations” in December at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg Student Center (200 6th Ave S St. Petersburg, FL 33701)
Nov 2, 2021 · Ken Welch was elected the first Black mayor in St. Petersburg history Tuesday night. Less than an hour after polls closed, Welch — a Pinellas County commissioner and third-generation resident of St. Petersburg — had bested City Councilman Robert Blackmon, 60% to 40%.
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.
Jan 6, 2022 · St. Petersburg will enter a new era of government when Ken Welch is sworn in as mayor. On Jan. 6, Welch becomes the city’s first African American mayor. It holds enormous historical weight for a city that has long dealt with racism — from the disappearance of prominent black neighborhoods to residential segregation.
Nov 3, 2021 · ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Thirty years ago, Ken Welch’s father sought unsuccessfully to become the first Black mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida. Welch wore his dad’s campaign button Tuesday when he claimed a resounding victory for the top office in the once-segregated city.
Nov 23, 2021 · Some members of his campaign team will remain in his administration, and some familiar faces will stick around. Ken Welch appears at an election night party on Nov. 2 in St. Petersburg. He...
Jan 30, 2024 · St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch: State of the city is strong in 2024. His 45-minute speech recapped the Historic Gas Plant plan, new programs and development. St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch...
