Rick Kriseman
Rick Kriseman is a state representative representing parts of Pinellas County. He was first elected in 2006.
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"We’ve got a police station that’s under construction right now, they are actually ahead of schedule and under budget."
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Says that compared to Rick Baker's time as mayor, Kriseman "had wet weather events that he did not experience" that caused sewage spills. Baker "went…
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"The number of complaints against police officers has decreased from an average when Mr. (Rick) Baker was mayor from 78 to 14."
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There were 2,761 auto thefts in 2006 under Rick Baker and 1,095 auto thefts in 2016.
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"We are seeing poverty being reduced in south St. Pete at a number larger than the national average, the state average, county or Tampa and…
Rick Kriseman says St. Petersburg has fewer small businesses than when Mayor Bill Foster took office
"Since Mr. Foster's been mayor, we have less small businesses in the city of St. Petersburg."
"Unfortunately, since Mr. Foster's been mayor ... there are less people employed in the city of St. Petersburg than there were prior to his taking…
"For anybody who's trying to cross the street and has seen those signs that say you have to stop when pedestrians are in the crosswalk,…
"The fact is that red light cameras change driver behavior and cut down on the most dangerous types of accidents."
Latest Promises Of Rick Kriseman
| Promise | Status | Last Updated | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilitate the city’s transition to 100 percent clean energy | Not yet rated | January 2, 2018 | View Details |
| nvest more than $300 million to upgrade the city’s sewer system | Not yet rated | January 2, 2018 | View Details |
| Spur economic development on 22nd Street S | Not yet rated | January 2, 2018 | View Details |
| Return the Cross Bay Ferry to Tampa Bay | Not yet rated | January 2, 2018 | View Details |
| Add more amenities to South St. Pete | Not yet rated | January 2, 2018 | View Details |
| Add more parking to downtown | Not yet rated | January 2, 2018 | View Details |
| Finish the new pier and police station on time and in budget | Not yet rated | January 2, 2018 | View Details |
| Redevelop the Trop site to benefit St. Pete residents | Not yet rated | January 2, 2018 | View Details |
| Increase the minimum wage to $15 for city workers | Not yet rated | January 2, 2018 | View Details |
| Work to reduce poverty by 30 percent | Not yet rated | January 2, 2018 | View Details |