Join the Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions (ISPS) and our Tampa Bay elected officials as we join in a conversation about their roles in government, their professional experiences, and how they’re serving their Florida communities! 

The Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions (ISPS) at St. Petersburg College aims to ENHANCE understanding, EDUCATE students and citizens, and ENGAGE conversation in support of effective, solution-oriented public policy. Housed on SPC’s Seminole Campus, ISPS provides a forum to explore local, state, national, and international issues.

CONFIRMED PARTNERS

• • Copley Gerdes, 40 – St. Petersburg City Council (Panelist) 

• • Richie Floyd, 32 – St. Petersburg City Council (Panelist) 

• • Tyler Payne, 33 – Mayor of Treasure Island (Panelist)

• • Erik Arroyo, 32 – Sarasota City Commission (Panelist) 

• • Tara Chilton-Taggart – Legislative Advocate at Florida League of Cities (Moderator) 

Location: St. Petersburg College Gibbs Campus – Student Success Center (SU-236). 6605 5th Avenue North, St. Petersburg FL, 33710

Date and time: Thursday, October 5th from 6:30-7:30pm