St. Petersburg's mayor, all eight City Council members by district, the city administrator, clerk, utilities, police non-emergency and codes, with phones.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Names and numbers come from the City of St. Petersburg website. Updated when officeholders or numbers change.
St. Petersburg is run by an elected mayor, Kenneth T. Welch, and an eight-member City Council, one member for each district. City Hall is at 175 5th St. N. When in doubt, start with the city’s service center.
Start here
- City service center (all questions): 727-893-7111
- Report a problem online: SeeClickFix St. Pete
- Emergency: 911
- Police non-emergency: 727-893-7780
The mayor and administration
- Mayor Kenneth T. Welch (mayor’s office page)
- Robert Gerdes, city administrator
- Tom Greene, assistant city administrator
- James Corbett, city development administrator
City Council
Find your district on the city’s council districts map. From the City Council page:
| District | Council member | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copley Gerdes | copley.gerdes@stpete.org | 727-893-7117 (council office) |
| 2 | Brandi Gabbard | brandi.gabbard@stpete.org | 727-893-4096 |
| 3 | Mike Harting | mike.harting@stpete.org | 727-551-3305 |
| 4 | Lisset Hanewicz, chair | lisset.hanewicz@stpete.org | 727-893-7412 |
| 5 | Deborah Figgs-Sanders | deborah.figgs-sanders@stpete.org | 727-893-7148 |
| 6 | Gina Driscoll | gina.driscoll@stpete.org | 727-551-3306 |
| 7 | Corey Givens Jr. | corey.givens@stpete.org | 727-551-3304 |
| 8 | Richie Floyd, vice chair | richie.floyd@stpete.org | 727-551-3437 |
Phone numbers are each member’s legislative aide line as the city lists it. The City Council office is 727-893-7117; its administrative officer can be reached at 727-893-7118.
When council meets: generally the first Thursday at 9 a.m., the second Thursday at 3 p.m. and the third Thursday at 1:30 p.m., in Council Chambers at City Hall. Check the council calendar for changes. Meetings air live on SPTV (cable 641, 15 and 20) and online. Agendas are on the Council Agendas page.
City Clerk
727-893-7448, city.clerk@stpete.org. The clerk keeps council records and handles accommodation requests for meetings (24 hours ahead for council, three business days for other meetings).
Utilities
| Need | Call |
|---|---|
| Water, sewer and sanitation billing, start or stop service | Utility Customer Service, 727-893-7341 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays) |
| Water main break, sewer backup (24/7) | Water Resources Dispatch, 727-893-7261 |
| Trash, special pickup, recycling | Sanitation, 727-893-7398 |
| Missed trash pickup | 727-893-7334 |
| Power outage | Duke Energy (see our power outages page) |
Public safety
- Police non-emergency: 727-893-7780; main police number 727-893-7521
- Illegal dumping tip line (24 hours): 727-892-5000
- St. Petersburg Emergency Management: 727-892-5200
Codes and neighborhoods
- Codes Compliance: 727-893-7373, or report on SeeClickFix. Since July 1, 2021, Florida law requires anyone reporting a possible code violation to give their full name and home address; anonymous reports are not investigated, per the city’s code violation page.
- Neighborhood cleanup: 727-893-5141
Building, zoning and business
- Permits: 727-893-7231 (see building permits and zoning)
- Business tax receipts: the city’s Business Tax Receipts page
Animals
Pets are licensed by Pinellas County Animal Services, 12450 Ulmerton Road, Largo, 727-582-2600. The county requires a license for every dog and cat, which needs a rabies vaccination for pets over four months old, per its pet license page.
What this means for you
- Save 727-893-7111; the service center routes everything else.
- Write to your district’s council member, and copy the chair on citywide issues.
- Put your name and address on a code complaint or it will not be investigated.
Related: public notices, voting and moving to St. Petersburg.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main phone number for the City of St. Petersburg?
727-893-7111, the city’s service center line, for questions and problems of every kind.
Who is the mayor of St. Petersburg?
Kenneth T. Welch. The city administrator is Robert Gerdes.
Who is my St. Petersburg City Council member?
Find your district on the city’s council districts map. Eight members represent Districts 1 to 8; Lisset Hanewicz (District 4) is chair and Richie Floyd (District 8) vice chair.
What is the St. Petersburg police non-emergency number?
727-893-7780. Call 911 for emergencies.
How do I report a code violation in St. Petersburg?
Call Codes Compliance at 727-893-7373 or report it on SeeClickFix St. Pete. Florida law requires you to give your full name and home address.
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