‘My review of the mayor’s plan leaves me wondering why he is assuming so much responsibility for what Watts didn’t do,’ questions Dr. Goliath Davis.
ST. PETERSBURG — I read Mayor Welch’s plan with great interest and take this opportunity to offer some insight that may help to clarify some issues he may be misinformed about. Although I have never held an elected office, I have had the opportunity to serve in various responsible positions for over 40 years and have developed a following of constituents along the way. Consequently, I am sometimes called upon to voice their issues and concerns.
Three key issues that resonate within our community are equity, diversity, and inclusion. In fact, the mayor states that it is central to his administration, and those who followed his campaign know it was also a key issue during his campaign. He notes that at no other time in the history of St. Petersburg has there been an African American in three prominent positions: police chief, mayor, and fire chief…