Kenneth T. Welch (born August 15, 1964) is an American politician serving as mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida. A member of the Democratic Party, Welch served on the county commission of Pinellas County, Florida. Welch is the city's first African-American mayor.

Kenneth T. Welch is the Mayor of St. Petersburg. He is a third generation St. Pete resident, father of two daughters, a graduate of THE Lakewood High School, a fan of the SunRunner and a strong believer that if we keep our eye on Inclusive Progress - it will always lead the way.

Feb 4, 2025 · St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch delivered his State of the City address today, saying the "state of the city is strong, unified and resilient."

Mayor Welch’s Principles, also known as the “Six I’s,” have guided the mayor’s administration during his tenure: In-touch Leadership, Inclusive Governance, Informed Decision Making, Innovation, Intentional Equity, and Community Impact.

Ken Welch has a track record of getting things done for the city—keeping us safe with a strong, science-based response to the COVID19 pandemic, leading innovative housing and transportation solutions, fighting offshore drilling and bringing people together to solve some of our toughest problems.

Feb 4, 2025 · PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Hurricane recovery and the Rays Stadium Deal are just two of the issues Mayor Ken Welch is dealing with in St. Petersburg. On Tuesday, the mayor revealed his vision ...

Nov 2, 2021 · Kenneth Welch is the Mayor of St. Petersburg in Florida. He assumed office on January 6, 2022. His current term ends on January 7, 2027. Welch ran for election for Mayor of St. Petersburg in Florida. He won in the general election on November 2, 2021. Welch was a Democratic member of the Pinellas County Commission from 2000 to 2020.

Nov 2, 2021 · PETERSBURG, Fla — The people of St. Petersburg have made their voices heard in electing former Pinellas County Commissioner Ken Welch as their next mayor, 10 Tampa Bay projects.

Feb 4, 2025 · As diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the private and public sectors crumble across the nation amid a new presidential administration intent on dismantling them, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken...

Feb 5, 2025 · ST. PETERSBURG, FL (Feb. 4, 2025) – Mayor Kenneth T. Welch delivered the 2025 State of the City address from the Palladium Theater. The State of the City included accomplishments from 2024 and highlighted strength, unity, and resiliency for the upcoming year.