Nine of the project's units are for people who earn just 30% of the area median income.
“The Rays and St. Pete can negotiate that land, and they’ll stay out of it.”
Councilmember Corey Givens Jr. would not apologize for the social media post “because it ignited a conversation in the community.”
"One thing to be clear about - it’s reductive and misleading to frame this as Science Center versus infrastructure."
“The work is not done, but as I look around, I can see the sun rising."
Council members agreed that the city should find additional sites to enhance the nearby Northwest Water Reclamation Facility’s capacity.
While the formula used to calculate property taxes remains unchanged, it represents a 3.93% increase from the roll back rate.
In a memo sent to city council members, Mayor Ken Welch highlighted his administration’s progress on public art and placemaking opportunities.
"This history, and having Thor in our midst, reminds us that doing the right thing begins with ordinary people like you and me.”
“I don’t want to send our kids to a place they can’t be proud of," said Mayor Ken Welch. "I think there’s a lot of community...