Florida Matters: St. Petersburg Mayor's Race (September 18, 2009)

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Crime in the Sunshine State

This week we're taking a serious look at the state of crime in our area. We'll ask local law enforcement to weigh in on the trends they're seeing, and discuss ways we can all avoid becoming victims. And we'll take a look at the relationship between education and crime. Then Larry Elliston introduces us to a former convict who turned his life around and hopes to inspire others to do the same.

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St. Petersburg Mayor's Race

A couple of weeks ago, 10 St. Petersburg residents were vying to be the city’s next mayor. Now, that list has only two names on it. The winner will inherit a list of unresolved issues, like deciding the future of downtown -- including BayWalk and the Pier -- and whether to build a new baseball stadium. We’ll meet the candidates and find out what they think, this week.

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Radio - Tuesday at 6:30 PM | Sunday at 7:30 AM on WUSF 89.7 Friday at 7:00 PM on WSMR 89.1

Radio Guests

Kathleen Ford

Bill Foster

Audio extras

Listen to Kathleen Ford explain more about how she would spend some of the city's reserve funds while Bill Foster describes why he’s opposed to the idea. (2:09)

Listen to an expanded version of our conversation about the possibility of a new stadium in St. Petersburg for the Rays. (5:49)

Listen to Ford and Foster talk about the future of regional transportation, including the plans for light rail advocated by Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio. (2:55)

Foster and Ford talk about BayWalk and how public safety issues and the economy contributed to the troubles at the struggling retail center. They also tell us whether they support a proposal to turn over a portion of public sidewalk to the plaza. (4:45)

TV: Related Links

Children’s Defense Fund

State of America’s Children

Cradle to Prison Pipeline

Success for Kids and Families

Family Justice Center

What is Domestic Violence?

Domestic Violence Resources

Radio: Related Links

Kathleen Ford for Mayor of St. Pete

Bill Foster for Mayor

Know Your Candidates - St. Petersburg Times

Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Office

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