A Community Conversation on the GO Bond (Virtual – live)
September 29 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
In the November elections, the City of St Petersburg will ask residents to authorize a General Obligation (GO) bond of up to $600 million to finance storm resilience improvements to stormwater, wastewater, and potable water infrastructure systems.
LWVSPA’s Community Centered Development Action Team is hosting a community conversation on the General Obligation (GO) bond – we want your questions!
Joe Hamilton of The Catalyst will moderate and speak to Claude Tankersley, Public Works Administrator for the City of St. Petersburg.
Event details:
Tuesday 9/29/26
7:00 PM
Link to join:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88359173970?pwd=53dYzIJoZs7oI2B5UJOOfmCEYsbFLE.1
Submit questions:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-0sr4CPoBYAmsIrojumC_GiJe7E-UxHVtZTMjLw1QXvgSgg/viewform
The proposed ballot language is:
Shall the City finance storm resilience improvements, including but not limited to, floodwater protection, stormwater pump stations, drainage infrastructure, as well as wastewater collection and treatment facilities, drinking water distribution and supply facilities, by issuing general obligation bonds in one or more series, not exceeding $600,000,000, bearing interest not exceeding maximum legal rates, maturing not more than 30 years from each issuance date, pledging the City’s full faith, credit, and unlimited ad valorem taxing power?
Yes – For Bonds
No – Against Bonds
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