Krise-O-Meter

Tracking the promises of Rick Kriseman

Q: Name three policies pushed by Mayor Bill Foster during his administration that you support and would advocate continuing. Name three others that you would want to change. A: "I will continue to support the efforts at curbside recycling but go beyond the half-measures and make it mandatory."

Q: Name three policies pushed by Mayor Bill Foster during his administration that you support and would advocate continuing. Name three others that you would want to change. A: "I will utilize red light cameras at the most dangerous intersections for the purposes of public safety, not revenue."

Q: Pinellas voters are expected to vote in November 2014 on raising the sales tax by 1 cent to pay for better bus service and a light rail system? Do you support the referendum and the proposed route into downtown? A: "Yes and Yes. Light rail and other modes of public transportation are vital to our municipal and regional success and moving us into the future."

Q: How would you make city government more efficient? Name specific areas where you would propose reducing spending and areas where you’d protect or enhance spending. A: "I also am very interested in funding for youth summer employment programs."

Rick Kriseman said he would hire an administrator to deal with Midtown, a position that had not been filled since the 2011 firing of former deputy mayor and police chief Goliath Davis.

Moving forward, Rick Kriseman will "continue partnership on the community’s shared goal to reduce poverty in St. Pete by 30 percent by the year 2020."

Moving forward Rick Kriseman will "pay a $15 by 2020 minimum wage for city employees."

Moving forward, Rick Kriseman will "redevelop the Tropicana Field site, with or without a new stadium, in order to bring targeted jobs, housing (including affordable or workforce housing), and hotel or convention space to St. Petersburg."

Moving forward Rick Kriseman will "finish the new pier and police station on time and in budget and ensure the new pier becomes a dynamic, family-friendly destination for both residents and visitors."

Moving forward, Rick Kriseman will "make parking easier in our downtown through technology and additional spaces and garages."

Moving forward, Rick Kriseman will "add more recreational and entertainment amenities to South St. Pete. Florida’s largest skate park is currently being constructed at Campbell Park."

Moving forward, Rick Kriseman will "return the Cross Bay Ferry to Tampa Bay and continue to find regional solutions to our transportation challenges."

Moving forward, Rick Kriseman will "continue to enhance and spur economic development on 22nd Street S, from the Warehouse Arts District to Tangerine Plaza, to create not just a destination but a renewed sense of place and purpose for the adjacent neighborhoods."

"Following unprecedented rainfall, decades of neglect, and compromised capacity, St. Petersburg’s sewer system was overwhelmed in 2015-2016. The Kriseman Infrastructure Plan calls for more than $300 million to repair and upgrade our system."

"For the first time, the city is comprehensively developing an Integrated Sustainability Action Plan (ISAP).  The purpose of the ISAP is to advance the city's sustainability & resiliency initiatives including 100% clean energy goals."