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Latest Promises
Terry McAuliffe
Restore the K-12 Standards of Quality
Terry McAuliffe
Create biotechnology startup loans
Keeps promise by increasing grants
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December 6, 2016
Terry McAuliffe
Increase investment tax credit
Bill fails in General Assembly
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December 13, 2016
Terry McAuliffe
Empower chief jobs creation officer
Terry McAuliffe
Seek options to lower or replace local business taxes
Rick Kriseman
Hire an administrator to oversee Midtown issues
Kriseman hires director of urban affairs
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December 31, 2013
Rick Kriseman
Fund youth summer employment programs
Kriseman wants more money for summer jobs program
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July 17, 2015
Rick Kriseman
Support referendum for Green Light Pinellas and route into downtown
Greenlight failed, but Kriseman did his part
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November 24, 2014
Rick Kriseman
Utilize red-light cameras at most dangerous intersections for safety, not revenue
Kriseman cites budgetary concerns as a reason to end the program
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March 25, 2014
Rick Kriseman
Make curbside recycling mandatory
City approves plan to start mandatory recycling by summer 2015
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December 8, 2014
Rick Kriseman
Install signage at neighborhood entrances and wayfaring signage in populated areas
New signs installed in neighborhoods throughout St. Pete
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October 25, 2017
Rick Kriseman
Expedite demolition of condemned homes
St. Petersburg reduces number of vacant and condemned properties
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November 30, 2017
Rick Kriseman
Treat Codes Compliance Assistance Department as a budget priority
City Council approves mayor’s budget for three more officers
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November 25, 2014
Rick Kriseman
Fund the Neighborhood Partnership Grants program
City sets aside general fund, Penny for Pinellas revenue for grant program
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December 12, 2017
Rick Kriseman
Continue and strengthen the Mayor’s Mentors & More program
City adds new position, while volunteers and contributions are up
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September 24, 2015
Rick Kriseman
Work to have service-learning implemented in all of St. Petersburg’s public schools
Mini-grants, St. Pete High pilot program move goals forward
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September 24, 2015
Rick Kriseman
Make staff available to press on a regular basis
Kriseman and his staff have been willing to talk
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June 12, 2015
Rick Kriseman
Deliver state of city address every year
Kriseman highlights highs and lows in annual state of city addresses
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June 15, 2017
Rick Kriseman
Make city website more friendly
City website springs into 2015 with dramatic makeover
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April 10, 2015
Rick Kriseman
Help grow small businesses
Kriseman promoted small businesses throughout his tenure
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October 31, 2017
Rick Kriseman
Protect St. Petersburg taxpayers in Rays negotiations
Kriseman’s plan includes penalties if Rays leave St. Pete
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December 21, 2017
Rick Kriseman
Reduce or eliminate pier subsidy
Analysis of new St. Pete pier costs calls for $1. 9 million subsidy
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June 13, 2017
Rick Kriseman
Have new pier built by end of 2015
Kriseman’s new timeline adds two years
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May 15, 2014
Rick Kriseman
Have final design for new pier by September 2014
Deadline replaced with design vote scheduled for 2015
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November 25, 2014
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