St. Petersburg’s mayoral election happens in August, and five candidates want Mayor Ken Welch’s seat. All of them promise to improve the city’s infrastructure and affordability. Maria Scruggs, administrator at the Orange County Community Corrections Department, was first to enter the race last August. Scruggs, 68, believes her goals and background—with more than 40 years […]
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Maria Scruggs, first to file in St. Pete’s mayoral race, is also the only one to qualify by petition
She says Ken Welch’s leadership ‘doesn’t match St. Pete’s tagline,’ and is saddened by Charlie Crist’s entrance into the race.