About
MAYOR'S OFFICE
Our vision is to make St. Pete a diverse, vibrant city guided by principled progress and intentional inclusivity, where innovation, partnerships and ingenuity create opportunity for all.
Stay In Touch | In the Community | Pillars For Progress In Action | Reports | Mayor's Team
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. As Mayor, Ken is working to make St. Pete a city for everyone through his guiding Principals of Accountable Government and Pillars for Progress. You'll often hear him say...."We Are St. Pete!"
Stay In Touch with Mayor Welch
Mayor Welch stays in touch with the community. Please see below for different ways to connect with Ken.
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In the Community
These event series were created to foster inclusivity and engage the community in topics that matter most to Mayor Welch and St. Pete's residents.
City Hall On Tour
Community Conversations
Pillars For Progress In Action
Mayor Welch's 'Pillars For Progress' are at the foundation of everything we do. Click a 'Pillar Badge' below to learn more about the progress that's being made in each sector. To learn more about his vision, please click here.
Reports and Remarks
2024 State of City Recap – remarks, highlights, program details, and key insights from the 2024 State of the City
2023 Annual Progress Report – an annual snapshot of progress made by City departments in 2023
2022 Annual Progress Report – an annual snapshot of progress made by City departments in 2022
Harvard Kennedy School Report – an analysis done by Harvard Kennedy students on the state of affordable housing in St. Pete
Meet Mayor's Team
MAYOR'S CABINET
The Cabinet advises the Mayor on any subject he may require relating to the duties of each Cabinet member's respective position. The Cabinet includes the following members:
Robert Gerdes, City Administrator
Tom Greene, Assistant City Administrator
James Corbett, City Development Administrator
Amy Foster, Housing and Neighborhood Services Administrator
Anthony Holloway, Police Department Chief
Carl R. Lavender, Jr., Interim Chief Equity Officer
Mike Jefferis, Community Enrichment Administrator
Jackie Kovilaritch, Legal Department City Attorney
Vacant, Fire Rescue Department Chief
Alizza Punzalan-Randle, Communications and Community Engagement Managing Director
Claude Tankersley, Public Works Administrator
Doyle Walsh, Chief of Staff
Contact a Member of Mayor Welch’s Cabinet
MAYOR'S OFFICE
Alizza Punzalan-Randle, Managing Director - Communications and Community Engagement, alizza.punzalan-randle@stpete.org
Logan Smith, Director – Marketing, logan.smith@stpete.org
Shelly Loos, Director – Stakeholder and Community Engagement, shelly.loos@stpete.org
Erica Riggins, Public Information Officer, erica.riggins@stpete.org
Dr. Sheron Brown, Director - Education and Youth Opportunities, sheron.brown@stpete.org
David Thompson, Director - Government Affairs, david.thompson@stpete.org
Rita Wesley, Special Assistant – Mayor Welch, rita.wesley@stpete.org
Kali Dambeck, Special Assistant - Chief of Staff Doyle Walsh, kali.dambeck@stpete.org