Throughout my career as Fire Chief, I stepped up when our community needed me most. In moments of emergency, I led with experience, calm, and a commitment to protecting the people I served.
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Now our city needs that same leadership at City Hall. I'm ready to answer the call once again as Mayor of St. Petersburg.
DEAR NEIGHBOR,
For more than fifty years, I have had the privilege of serving the City of St. Petersburg. I first took the oath as a firefighter in 1974 and later served eighteen years as Fire Chief, standing with our community through hurricanes, emergencies, and some of our city’s most challenging moments.
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Today, St. Petersburg is facing serious challenges — from aging infrastructure and stormwater issues to public safety and disaster preparedness. At a time like this, our city needs steady, experienced leadership.
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That is why I am answering the call from St. Petersburg once again and running for Mayor.
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My focus will be simple: supporting public safety, fixing infrastructure, and strengthening our city’s disaster preparedness so St. Petersburg remains safe, strong, and resilient.
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I look forward to earning your support and working together for the future of our city.
Jim Large
