St. Pete Standard

On Thursday, November 30, 2023, the St. Petersburg City Council and Mayor Kenneth T. Welch announced the approval of a historic Joint Federal Legislative Agenda for 2024. This marks the first time that the City Council and the Mayor have formally agreed on unified priorities to advocate for on behalf of the city.

St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth T. Welch expressed his enthusiasm for this collaborative effort, stating, "This historic Joint Federal Legislative Agenda is a statement of our values to our partners in Congress and the White House. It's also a message to the residents of St. Petersburg that we hear you and are working on your behalf in every arena possible. Delivering on my administration's promise of principled progress requires partnership at all levels of government. I look forward to continuing to work with both City Council and the Federal Government to advance this agenda."

The agenda focuses on addressing key issues important to the residents of St. Petersburg, such as affordable housing, flood insurance, and improvements to the city's natural environment. Council Member Lisset Hanewicz, Chair of the Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, emphasized the need for partnerships with the Federal Government to tackle these issues, saying, "Our advocacy for the residents of St. Petersburg goes beyond the walls of City Hall. Many of the issues important to our residents require partnerships with the Federal Government. I'm proud to have worked with Mayor Welch, his administration, and my City Council colleagues to strengthen our relationships with our federal partners and lead the development of this historic Joint Federal Legislative Agenda."

The Joint Federal Legislative Agenda represents the united priorities of both Mayor Kenneth T. Welch and the St. Petersburg City Council. Aligned with Mayor Welch's five Pillars for Progress, this document will guide the city's advocacy efforts, grant applications, and strategic engagement.

For more information and details on the Joint Federal Legislative Agenda for 2024, please visit the City of St. Petersburg's official website at www.stpete.org/governmentaffairs.

For additional details, please follow this link: https://www.stpete.org/news_detail_T30_R842.php