About the District 6 Election
General info
St. Petersburg is the fourth largest city in Florida with a population of approximately 250,000. The City of St. Pete is divided into eight single member districts with a strong mayor form of government. The council terms are four years with the even and odd numbered district elections staggered every two years. Council members may serve up to two terms consecutively before they are termed out. In January of each year, the Council votes which members will serve as Chair and Vice-Chair to preside over meetings.
Karl was appointed last year to fill the vacancy left by Earnest Williams. A council member is appointed by a majority vote of the sitting council members, who take consideration after a public input process and a city council public hearing. Karl received strong support for his appointment. He is now running to be elected for a full four-year term.
By charter, the even numbered districts 2, 4, 6, and 8 are up for election this cycle, along with the Mayoral race. (District 5 is also included in this particular cycle because Council Member Bennett is vacating the District 5 seat to run for Mayor.)
The September 1 primary is district only. The top two voter getters then proceed to the November 3 General Election, which is citywide. Therefore, you can only vote in your own district for the primary and the Mayor's race, but you can cast a vote in all city council districts for the general no matter where you live.
Getting registered to vote is easy. Go here for more info.
District 6:
District 6 includes: Midtown, Downtown, Tropicana Field, All Children's Hospital, USF Bayboro, Albert Whitted Airport, The Pier, Big Bayou, Melrose Mercy, Lake Maggiore, Lakewood Estates, Lakewood Terrace, Bartlett Park, Old Southeast, Driftwood, Tropical Shores, Coquina Key, Cromwell Heights, Fruitland Heights, Harbordale, Roser Park, Methodist Town, Thirteenth Street Heights, Sixteenth Street South Business Association
District 6 is the most diverse district in the city. District 6 is home to downtown, the University of South Florida, historic Midtown, and a range of neighborhood and business districts. Three city council districts (5, 6, and 7) cover south St. Petersburg. The southside has a strong and rich black history that has been an important political force in city politics for decades. District 6 is currently comprised of 53% registered African-American voters.
The average income of District 6 is approximately $27k a year. That is why Karl has primarily focused on economic initiatives as the mainstay of his accomplishments on council for the past year.
Many people have great hopes to create a 'seamless city' where District 6 plays a strong role in job creation and achieving a higher quality of living. As St. Petersburg grows and changes, District 6 changes also. We think that as you find out more about Karl here on the website, you will join the campaign to support him on Council.
Karl Nurse is a hard working city council member who has served the District with dedication, compassion, and commitment during a time of transition and hope.
