Government Affairs
Government Affairs
The Government Affairs Department advocates on behalf of the City of St. Petersburg's interests before all levels of government to make life better for those who live, work, and play in St. Pete.
Mayor's Press Conferences
- Reconnecting the Historic Gas Plant District Project
- Community Projects Funding Announcement
- Mayor Welch Launches ARPA funded Community Support Hub
- Sister City – Takamatsu, Japan: Event Recap
Event Snapshots
International Relations
St. Petersburg's global reach strengthens its local economy and culture, making it a vibrant and internationally connected city. St. Pete has actively engaged in global outreach for over five decades. Programs and partnerships include the Sister Cities International Program, the St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society, and the St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs. Click here for more information.
Legislative Agendas
Focusing on the vision that St. Pete will be a diverse, vibrant city guided by principled progress and intentional inclusivity, where innovation, partnerships, and ingenuity create opportunity for all – together, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch and City Council, will work to make progress on the following priorities during each respective Legislative Session.
State Legislative Agenda
Federal Legislative Agenda
Find Your Local Representative
- Pinellas County Legislative Delegation
- Pinellas County Commission
- US House – Find Your Representative
Grants Awarded
FY24 Q1 Award Notification Totals: $2,897,021
Notification Date |
Grantor |
Grant Opportunity |
Award |
| 10/4/23 | Florida Department of Transportation | Safety Subawards: Slow Down, It's No Accident: Special safety campaign overtime | $21,000 |
| 10/12/23 | Florida Commerce | Florida Low Income Household Water Assistance Program: Water utility bill support for preidentified households. | $183,135 |
| 10/27/23 | Department of Justice | Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant: Supplemental support for Community Resource Centers, Volunteer Programs, Crime Prevention, and Law Enforcement Overtime | $100,462 |
| 11/8/23 | Department of Justice | Community Policing Development - Microgrant: Support for youth and community engagement. | $175,000 |
| 11/20/23 | Department of Treasury | Emergency Rental Assistance: Additional Emergency Rental Assistance | $956,924 |
| 11/28/23 | Florida Housing Finance Corporation | State Housing Initiative Partnership/Hurricane Housing Recovery Program: Affordable housing production and preservation | $606,000 |
| 11/29/23 | Tampa Bay Estuary Program | Tampa Bay Estuary Program: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Little Bayou Water Quality Improvements | $450,000 |
| 12/13/23 | Department of Transportation | Safe Streets and Roads for All: Supplemental Planning | $125,000 |
| 12/18/23 | Florida Department of Environmental Protection | Resilient Florida: City of St. Petersburg Vulnerability Study | $279,500 |
FY23 Q3 and Q4 Award Notifications Totals: $25,712,864
Fiscal Year of Initial Application |
Grantor |
Grant Opportunity |
Award |
| FY23 | Florida Digital Services | Florida Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Licenses* |
Valued at $323,859 |
| FY23 |
National League of Cities |
Good Jobs, Great Cities: Workforce Development |
Learning Network |
| FY23 |
Housing and Urban Development |
Lead Hazard Reduction: Healthy Homes capacity building |
$2,500,000 |
| FY23 |
Florida Department of Transportation |
High Visibility Enforcement for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety |
$49,087 |
| FY23 |
Florida Department of Law Enforcement |
Project Safe Neighborhoods: Overtime* |
$53,192 |
| FY23 |
FL Department of Agriculture & Consumer Affairs |
Florida Urban Forestry Grant: Tree Planting |
$49,617 |
| FY23 |
U.S. Department of Justice |
Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center: OT and equipment |
$580,581 |
| FY23 |
Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council |
Stormwater Outreach and Education: “Drains to the Bay” |
$5,000 |
| FY23 |
Juvenile Welfare Board |
School Success Annual Programming: TASCO Supplemental Funds* |
$273,246 |
| FY23 |
Florida Department of Health |
After school Food Program: Supplemental Funds* |
$289,062 |
| FY22 |
Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Resilient Florida: Northeast Operations and Maintenance Building Replacement |
$4,110,000 |
| FY22 |
Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Resilient Florida: Southwest Operations and Maintenance Building Replacement |
$4,760,000 |
| FY22 |
Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Resilient Florida: Basin C Resiliency Salt Creek Pump Station |
$10,675,000 |
| FY22 |
Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Resilient Florida: Basin C Resiliency Salt Creek Conveyance Improvements |
$900,000 |
| FY21 |
Florida Division of Library Services |
Public Library Construction: Barack Obama Main Library |
$500,000 |
| FY21 |
Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas, Inc. |
Stabilization Grant - Round 2* |
$644,220 |
*Q3/Q4 grant notifications already accepted by Council