Catching up with Council Member Darden Rice [Audio]
During #NationalVolunteerWeek, the Catalyst followed St. Petersburg City Council member Darden Rice on her journey through the non-profit world of St. Pete. On Monday, Rice joined the Catalyst in the studio to share some insights from her seat on St. Pete’s first majority-female City Council.
There’s no denying that the 2017 St. Pete mayoral election was heated. Beyond the Kriseman and Baker campaigns, Rice says that other city officials, including city council, ended up with some bruises and public distrust. She shares her role in fighting public cynicism, lifting up the city’s work to her constituents, and operating as a sounding board for the community.
Hear about Rice’s strategy for finding time to reflect, prepare, and read up on the issues that are essential to her work at on City Council. Click the arrow below to listen.
