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St. Pete City Council votes 7-1 to approve $690K to be used for MLK Jr. Day parades

Council also talked DOGE, FDOT, The Trop, and more.

by Sebastián González de León y León and San Pedro Gazette August 18, 2025August 24, 2025

Council also talked DOGE, FDOT, The Trop, and more.

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St. Pete council considers proposal for non-governmental entity to deliver ‘urban management services’ in downtown

Councilmember Richie Floyd told the San Pedro Gazette that they are still seeking clarity regarding the ‘Clean and Safe’ program

by Sebastián González de León y León and San Pedro Gazette July 21, 2025August 29, 2025

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San Pedro Gazette: St. Pete City Council discusses ‘Clean and Safe’ approach to unhoused residents, and more

Housing goals, the CDBG-DR and more were also discussed at the June 12 session:

by Sebastián González de León y León and San Pedro Gazette June 23, 2025June 27, 2025

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Send Wengay ‘Newt’ Newton back to St. Petersburg City Council

We’re all about new faces, but Newton’s experience makes him the best choice for the seat.

by Ray Roa October 24, 2024June 9, 2025

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Despite unknowns, price tag, and public opposition, St. Pete’s Rays-Hines stadium vote is slated for Thursday

Opponents say the deal is a giveaway to developers that will cost every citizen $6,000/

by Arielle Stevenson July 17, 2024August 3, 2025

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Op-Ed: St. Petersburg City Council should vote in support of a ceasefire resolution

Cities like San Francisco, Chicago, and Minneapolis have led the way.

by Jake 'Yaakov' Geffon, Matthew Levine and Samuel Ronen February 15, 2024July 21, 2025

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St. Petersburg City Council approves $100K for pilot eviction diversion program

Starting next month, the city will offer pro-bono legal counsel for those facing eviction.

by Arielle Stevenson October 2, 2023July 11, 2025

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Housing organizer Nick Carey announces bid for St. Petersburg City Council

The chemist-turned-grassroots organizer announced a bid for the District 3 seat now held by Ed Montanari.

by Arielle Stevenson September 5, 2023April 4, 2025

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It’s official, St. Pete renters no longer have a bill of rights

Council moved to comply with Florida’s new anti-tenant rights law HB 1417.

by Arielle Stevenson August 9, 2023July 30, 2025

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St. Petersburg City Council could vote on tenants right to counsel as soon as next month

If approved, the city will fund legal representation for those facing eviction.

by Arielle Stevenson June 8, 2023September 11, 2024

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St. Pete advances updated sidewalk activity ordinance, but critics say it could hurt free speech

Protests, houseless people and more could be affected.

by Arielle Stevenson June 2, 2023June 19, 2025

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After threats from Tallahassee, St. Pete City Council votes against funding increased abortion access

The motion failed 2-6, with Council Chair Brandi Gabbard rescinding early support.

by Arielle Stevenson April 6, 2023September 4, 2024

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St. Petersburg renters will host ’emergency sleep-in’ protest at city hall to demand rent control

Renters will call on St. Petersburg city council to put the issue of rent control up to the voters.

by Justin Garcia August 1, 2022October 29, 2023

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Photos: On anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, St. Petersburg activists marched to demand less police funding

by Justin Garcia May 26, 2022

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‘People are going homeless’: Despite housing crisis, St. Pete City Council skirts rent control

Council also voted no on declaring a housing state of emergency.

by Arielle Stevenson February 11, 2022January 25, 2025

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St. Pete Beach is trying their hardest to fight new public transportation routes

But the funding is already underway.

by Jenna Rimensnyder June 14, 2019October 7, 2024

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St. Petersburg City Council vote may phase out certain single-use plastics

Straws included.

by Meaghan Habuda December 13, 2018August 3, 2023

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St. Pete councilman on marijuana citation policy: pass the thing already

by Kate Bradshaw April 1, 2016August 17, 2023

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Activists storm St. Pete council chambers, leave package that spurs evacuation

by Kate Bradshaw February 4, 2016November 21, 2024

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St. Pete election post mortem: Wheeler-Brown, incumbents win St. Pete council races

by Kate Bradshaw November 3, 2015August 17, 2023