St. Pete officials continue searching for resiliency solutions

The St. Petersburg City Council received what one administrator called a firehose of information regarding environmental resiliency efforts and increasing flooding issues today.

The over four-hour Committee of the Whole meeting also featured a brief presentation on the much-anticipated Resilient St. Pete action plan. Councilmember Brandi Gabbard requested the extensive updates after recent discussions with Congressional leaders, and torrential rains inundated much of the city in early September.

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Meet St. Petersburg’s new public information officer

After spending the past six years representing various branches of state government, Samantha Bequer eagerly anticipates connecting with the St. Petersburg community and local media.

Mayor Ken Welch announced Sept. 12 that Bequer would serve as the city’s new public information officer (PIO) and spokesperson. She fills the role Erica Riggins vacated May 2.

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