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Ken Welch files in St. Pete mayoral bid
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Former Pinellas County Commissioner Ken Welch Friday filed his paperwork to run for mayor in his native St. Petersburg.
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Around 10 a.m. Friday, Welch, along with his wife Donna and daughters Kenya and Keonna walked into City Hall to meet the clerk. It’s been a long time coming for the 20-year County Commission veteran and a move that runs in the family.
Family affair
“I’m super excited for what’s about to happen today,”. he said. “In a few minutes I have an appointment with the Clerk to do the same thing that my dad did 30 years ago. And that’s to run for mayor of St. Petersburg.”