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Drew WilsonOctober 16, 2017

Much has been made of the race between incumbent Rick Kriseman and Rick Baker for St. Petersburg mayor, but three St. Pete City Council seats will also be on the ballot when voters head to the polls Nov. 7. Here’s where the six candidates running for those three slots stand as of their most recent […]

Mitch PerryOctober 16, 2017

Alex Sink formally endorsed Barclay Harless last week in his bid for the St. Petersburg City Council, but she had already indicated her support in late September by way of a $500 check to his campaign. Sink’s contribution was part of the $5,355 that Harless raised from Sept. 16-29, the most recent reporting period for the candidates […]

Mitch PerryOctober 13, 2017

A relatively genteel St. Petersburg City Council race between banker Barclay Harless and Realtor Brandi Gabbard broke out into verbal warfare Friday over the issue of political advocacy. The war of words in the District 2 race was over money the Pinellas County Realtors Association is putting behind Gabbard’s campaign. For years, the 41-year-old Gabbard, […]

Mitch PerryOctober 12, 2017

When Darden Rice proposed earlier this year that the city hire four full-time legislative aides to assist the eight-member St. Petersburg City Council conduct policy research and reform constituent services, she thought it would be relatively non-controversial. “I couldn’t imagine anyone making this a campaign issue,” said Rice, who serves as the board’s chair. “Frankly, it’s […]

Mitch PerryOctober 11, 2017

St. Petersburg City Council hopeful Gina Driscoll doesn’t think much of the service offered by the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) to those needing transportation in the ‘Burg. “We need to look at the bus system that we already have because it’s broken, it doesn’t work for most of the people who have to use it,” […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 13, 2017

A trio of local young professionals are holding a fundraiser next week to support Barclay Harless in his bid for St. Petersburg City Council. The event is Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Brewer’s Tasting Room, 11270 4th St. N in St. Petersburg. Suggested contribution is $50. Harless is running for the District 2 seat, which covers […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 6, 2017

Barclay Harless nabbed the first union endorsement in his bid for St. Petersburg City Council. The 31-year-old St. Petersburg banking executive, received support Monday of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 123. Harless is running for the District 2 seat, which covers most of Northeast St. Petersburg and is now held by term-limited […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 31, 2017

Barclay Harless is enjoying a strong start to his bid for St. Petersburg City Council. In the first week since announcing, the local banker and community leader has received more than 100 individual contributors to his campaign for District 2, which represents most of northern St. Pete and the Gandy area. “We are running a […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 25, 2017

Barclay Harless is starting 2017 with a bang. The 31-year-old St. Petersburg banking executive, after launching a bid for City Council District 2 Monday, announced his first fundraiser for next week. The event is Tuesday, Jan. 31 and begins 5:30 p.m. at Ricky P’s, 11002 4th St. N in St. Petersburg. Harless is seeking the […]

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