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St. Pete’s GO Bond Explained: Infrastructure, Flooding & Resilience

INVEST IN OUR FUTURE: Reliable water. Working sewers. Better drainage. 
Yes for Bonds 2

On November 3, St. Petersburg voters will decide whether to authorize up to $600 million in general obligation "go" bonds for critical drinking-water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure improvements.

Suncoast Sierra Club endorses a "YES for Bonds" vote on the St. Pete General Obligation (GO) Bond referendum.

 

NEW: St. Pete GO Bond Fact Sheet

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Our new fact sheet explains what the St. Petersburg GO Bond would fund, what it could mean for property owners, and why these infrastructure investments matter for our community. 

Share the fact sheet with friends, family, neighbors and your social networks to help more people understand what’s at stake for St. Pete’s future.

factsheetgobond10.21.26.pdf

 

👉Learn even more: The City of St. Petersburg's offiial  GUIDE TO THE GO BOND

What’s at Stake for St. Pete’s Future?

Reliable water. Working sewers. Better drainage. What will it take to build a more resilient St. Petersburg?

Watch the short video featuring City Council-member Richie Floyd for a quick look at the issues shaping St. Pete’s future.

Want to Know More? Watch the Full Conversation

In Episode 2 of the Protect Florida podcast, host James Scott sits down with St. Petersburg City Councilmember Richie Floyd to discuss the 2026 General Obligation (GO) Bond referendum, critical water and sewer infrastructure, stormwater improvements, and what these investments could mean for our community.

Learn what the proposed bond would fund, how it could affect residents, and why these decisions matter for St. Pete’s long-term resilience.

St. Pete’s future is worth understanding. Watch, share the conversation, and explore the facts.  If you are a voter in St. Petersburg Vote YES for BONDS.

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