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St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch has officially filed for re-election, seeking a second term.
Welch filed paperwork Monday morning at City Hall and was joined by supporters. His campaign announced endorsements from the Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association and the St. Petersburg Association of Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 747, two public safety unions that cited Welch’s support for neighborhood investment and public safety staffing.
Welch is the second candidate to file, but former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist and St. Pete City Council member Brandi Gabbard are expected to also run.
Welch previously served 20 years on the Pinellas County Commission.
– Jesse Mendoza, Florida Politics