How should the city council fill vacancies?

With memories of an emotionally taxing appointment process still fresh in their minds, St. Petersburg City Council members discussed filling all vacancies through a special election.

Chair Brandi Gabbard requested Thursday's business item in October 2022, mere hours after the council selected John Muhammed to represent District 7. He replaced Lisa Wheeler-Bowman, who resigned in September 2022 amid allegations that she had moved out of the district.

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‘Million Dollar Pier’ plaque ends up on eBay

A 96-year-old, 30 by 20-inch bronze plaque commemorating local leaders who made St. Petersburg's "Million Dollar Pier" possible is now for sale to the highest bidder on eBay.

The seller, “juel-of-a-deal” on the online auction site, is local resident Chris Gagen. His asking price is $10,000.

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