On January 6th, Ken Welch was sworn in as the 54th mayor of St. Pete in a virtual inauguration, becoming the first Black mayor in the city's history.
In his first speech as mayor, Welch promised to foster a shared vision for inclusive, innovative, informed, and intentional progress for the city. He joined The Ryan Gorman Show to share what else he has in store for St. Pete, including his top priorities and plan to address the Tampa Bay Rays ballpark issue. Hear the full interview below.