Last week, the White House released the Third U.S. National Climate Assessment. This report is "the most authoritative and comprehensive source of scientific information to date about climate-change impacts across all U.S. regions and on critical sectors of the economy."

The report confirms what we all know: that climate change is not a threat to be addressed by future generations. It is a challenge we must face right now, today.

Mayor Kriseman and his Administration takes climate change seriously. It is why he named a Director of Sustainability and Green Initiatives, is moving ahead with curbside recycling, and will continue to be a strong advocate for a healthier planet.

In this video, Dr. John Holdren, President Obama's Science Advisor, introduces the National Climate Assessment and discusses President Obama's climate action plan which takes an all of the above energy approach towards combating climate change now. Learn more at http://www.whitehouse.gov/climate-change

Mayor's Memo

Friends,

Because transparency is so important, I want to share some highlights from my schedule as well as the schedule of the Deputy Mayor. We hope to see you in the Sunshine City!

Mayor Rick Kriseman

Mayor Kriseman

Monday, May 12, 2:00 p.m.	Advisory Committee for Pinellas Transportation
Tuesday, May 13, 7:00 p.m.	Mayor's Youth Showcase of Achievement Awards (Mahaffey Theater)
Wednesday, May 14, 6:00 p.m.	Budget Summit, Wildwood Rec. Center
Thursday, May 15, 8:30 a.m.	Florida Gulf Coast Association of Realtors, Inc.
Friday, May 16, 7:00 a.m.	Mayors Bike to Work Day
Friday, May 16, 4:00 p.m.	Tour Pinellas Hope

Deputy Mayor Tomalin

Monday, May 12, 6:00 p.m.	Inaugural Black Women's Equal Pay Event
Tuesday, May 13, 11:30 a.m.	Iconic Women's Luncheon, Gulfport
Friday, May 16, 9:00 a.m.	African-American Male Summit, Pinellas Co. Schools

Of Note

Saturday, May 17

Armed Forces Day

In The Media:

MyFox Tampa Bay
May 7, 2014

MyFox Tampa Bay: St. Petersburg looking to build new police department

St. Petersburg needs a new police headquarters, but the problem is paying for it.

Mayor Rick Kriseman is asking Pinellas County commissioners for about $20 million.

"I've come to the decision I want to do it in one phase," Kriseman said. "It makes a lot more sense financially."

Tampa Bay Times
May 7, 2014

Tampa Bay Times: St. Petersburg deficit shrinking: now projected at $1.5 million this year

The city's latest projections show an expected deficit in this year's budget is shrinking.

In February, officials predicted the city would end its fiscal year in September with a $2.3 million shortfall. That number is now about $1.5 million, according to a memo Budget Director Tom Greene recently submitted to City Council.

Tampa Bay Times
May 7, 2014

Tampa Bay Times Editorial: Urgent call to action on climate

A new federal report released this week underscores two key points on climate change. First, the impact is being felt now, and the responsibility to act cannot be sloughed off to future generations. Second, rising temperatures have real implications for everything from where and how we live to global security and the safety of the food and water supply. The report should especially motivate coastal states such as Florida to get serious about slowing man-made contributions to the crisis.

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