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In this episode, I respond to recent comments by Ken Welch regarding the future of the Historic Gas Plant site. This is not about condos—or any specific development. It’s about how a decision of this scale should be made. A planning-first approach means defining what the city wants, establishing how decisions will be made, and bringing in independent expertise—before selecting a developer. With se...

St. Petersburg has narrowed the future of the Historic Gas Plant site to four proposals. At first glance, that sounds like progress. But a closer look reveals something else: the proposals point in fundamentally different directions—raising a more important question. Has the city decided what it’s trying to do? In this episode, I walk through what the shortlisted proposals actually reveal, why the...

Major decisions shape St. Petersburg for decades. This episode explores why better structure—and an advisory council—can lead to better decisions.

What should we expect from City Council members as they make decisions that shape the future of St. Petersburg? In this episode, I talk about what good leadership looks like—not just in terms of positions or policies, but in how decisions are made. Drawing on my experience at Raymond James, I discuss why process, due diligence, and seeking the right information matter—and what voters should look f...

St. Petersburg is entering a mayoral election cycle. In this episode, Ron Diner discusses what kind of leadership we should expect from the person running our city—and the questions every candidate should be prepared to answer.