Fighting for Equal Representation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, The Collective PAC — the nation’s largest political action committee dedicated to increasing Black political engagement, representation, and power across all levels of government — congratulated Ken Welch on his historical mayoral win in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Mayor-Elect Ken Welch is a third-generation St. Petersburg resident with 20 years of experience as a dedicated public servant to the community. Mayor Welch plans to propel the city forward by focusing on economic development, transportation, equity, housing, criminal justice reform, and fighting poverty. He plans to work collaboratively with the community and local officials to create a more transparent, effective, and responsive government.
Founders of The Collective PAC, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, released the following statement:
“The Collective PAC is thrilled to congratulate Mayor-Elect Ken Welch on his historic victory in becoming the first Black mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida. Mayor Welch is dedicated to making St. Petersburg a community of opportunities and growth through principled progress. He plans to create a safer and more inclusive community through public safety and empowering young people throughout the city. The Collective PAC is proud to have supported Mayor-Elect Ken Welch and look forward to seeing all of the great work he will do in St. Petersburg, Florida.”
ABOUT THE COLLECTIVE PAC
The Collective PAC is working to create an America where Black people are equally represented at every level of government. The Collective PAC is strategically focused on creating a truly equitable democracy where our nation’s local, state, and federal governments have diverse and talented elected leadership and Black people are fully represented in positions of power to create the policies necessary to progress our communities forward.