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We wish our Deputy Mayor, Dr. Kanika Tomalin, a happy birthday!

Thanks for all you do, Dr. Tomalin, to make St. Petersburg a city of opportunity where the sun shines on all who come to live, work and play.

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, June 16, 10:30 am	Dedication, Habitat for Humanity's 300th Home 2230 21st Avenue South
Tuesday, June 17, 3:00 pm	Philly Finest Hair Salon, 1st Annual Hope Awareness Seminar 4360 Central Ave
Wednesday, June 18, 6:00 pm	Budget Summit Willis S. Johns Recreation Center
Thursday, June 19, 5:00 pm	Police Chief Finalists Meet & Greet The Coliseum
Friday, June 20	U.S. Conference of Mayors, Dallas, TX

Deputy Mayor Tomalin

Monday, June 16, 10:30 am	Dedication, Habitat for Humanity's 300th Home 2230 21st Avenue South
Tuesday, June 17, 3:00 pm	Philly Finest Hair Salon, 1st Annual Hope Awareness Seminar 4360 Central Ave
Thursday, June 19, 5:00 pm	Police Chief Candidates Meet & Greet The Coliseum

Of Note

Thursday, June 19, 2014 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Public Meet & Greet with St. Petersburg Police Chief Candidates, The Coliseum
Thursday, June 19 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.	Pier Public Input Session Childs Park Recreation Center 4301 13th Avenue S.

In The Media:

10 News
June 9, 2014
(Photo: Smith & Associates Real Estate)

10 News: St. Pete's Beach Drive sees major resurgence

Just four years ago, they could barely give 'em away.

Now, if you haven't noticed there's another high-rise apartment boom going on in downtown St. Petersburg, even as other parts of the Bay area are still struggling.

Tampa Bay Times
June 11, 2014

Tampa Bay Times: Putting a (cool) lid on it in St. Pete

St. Petersburg council member Karl Nurse wants the city to consider making new roof requirements for future developments.

It would save money and be more sustainable, he said.

Tampa Bay Times
June 11, 2014

Tampa Bay Times: North Carolina nonprofit starts renovating homes in St. Petersburg's struggling neighborhoods

Nobody wants to lose $1.6 million.

But if you're pursuing dozens of grants to reduce poverty by one-third in your city's poorest area, and the governor axes it from the budget, you just have to keep on keepin' on.

My FOX Tampa Bay
June 12, 2014

My FOX Tampa Bay: St. Pete mayor signs marriage equality pledge

St. Petersburg's mayor says the city believes in equality for everyone, and he showed that Thursday by signing the "Freedom to Marry" pledge.

The pledge sends a message to lawmakers that everyone should have the right to marry the one they love.

Tampa Bay Times
June 12, 2014

Tampa Bay Times: St. Petersburg takes fresh look at doing its own recycling service

As debate continues to swirl over how to best provide curbside recycling to residents, officials have long asserted it would be too expensive for city workers provide the service.

Mayor Rick Kriseman has asked them to take another look.

Tampa Tribune
June 12, 2014

Tampa Tribune: Kriseman sets dates for public input on Pier

St. Petersburg officials are giving residents a chance to voice their opinions on how the city should proceed with replacing the iconic Pier.

After appointing a 21-member Pier Working Group comprised of neighborhood and business leaders, Mayor Rick Kriseman announced the city will hold five public forums throughout the city.

Tampa Bay Times
June 12, 2014

Tampa Bay Times: St. Petersburg council votes to sign EMS contract

City Council members unanimously agreed Thursday to a three-year deal over the funding of emergency medical services.

The deal won't become binding until approved by the Pinellas County Commission, which will likely happen later this month.

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