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 - Today, 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. "As we enter 2025, the State of our city is strong, unified, and resilient," said Mayor Welch.

3 days ago · ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch said the city is resilient in its hurricane response and preparation for the future. Delivering his State of the City address Tuesday ...

1 day ago · Mayor Welch delivered his third State of the City address from the Palladium Theater (253 5th Ave N.) stage on February 4, 2025. In it, he outlined St. Petersburg’s successes, challenges, and resiliency in 2024, centering his comments on the city’s actions following hurricanes Helene and Milton, which created 2.1 million cubic yards of debris.

3 days ago · ST. PETERSBURG — Mayor Ken Welch said the city is ready to pivot if plans for a Tampa Bay Rays stadium and surrounding redevelopment fall apart. Welch’s comments during his State of the City ...

3 days ago · Welch’s State of the City paid homage to the challenges brought by not just the Helene flooding, but the wind battering the city suffered just a couple of weeks later from Hurricane Milton ...

3 days ago · Mayor Ken Welch says he is ready to move on if the Tampa Bay Rays back out of the stadium agreement signed last year. St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch has conceded that the deal he struck with the ...

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 3, 2021 · PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Thirty years ago, Ken Welch’s father sought unsuccessfully to become the first Black mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida. Welch wore his dad’s campaign button Tuesday when he claimed a resounding victory for …