Ken Welch
Ken Welch is the mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida, and a prominent advocate for keeping the Tampa Bay Rays in the city. He has been a driving force behind initiatives aimed at securing the team's future, particularly the 'Here To Stay' initiative. Welch expressed disappointment following the Rays' decision to withdraw from a new ballpark project, emphasizing the importance of finding a committed ownership that prioritizes community needs.
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St. Petersburg's mayor, Ken Welch, announced that the city will comply with the state's order to remove the rainbow crosswalk.
el gobierno de DeSantis borra bandera LGBTIQ+ de cruces y desata una batalla con los alcaldes
Uruguay· 2025-08-31
Mayor Ken Welch said in March that they will consider a partnership to keep baseball in St. Pete.
Tampa Bay Rays say they’re in talks for a potential sale amid stadium uncertainty
Canada· 2025-06-19
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch expressed disappointment over the Rays' decision but noted it was not unexpected.
Tampa Bay Rays withdraw from planned US$1.3-billion ballpark in St. PetersburgCanada· 2025-03-14