Last night at the SCLC dinner, Ken Welch confirmed to at least one possible supporter that he would indeed run for mayor of St. Petersburg, but will do so after conducting a field poll to measure support for his candidacy.
In addition to the mayor’s race and three contests for City Council, St. Petersburg voters will
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