ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch spoke out against the removal of painted crosswalks and street murals throughout the city on Monday.
The Florida Department of Transportation sent a letter to the city last week ordering the removal of pavement markings at five intersections, setting a deadline of September 4.
Welch said the move is an attempt by state and federal officials to silence the voices of St. Pete residents.
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“It’s always troubling when state or federal politicians attempt to usurp our local values and priorities and instead, mandate what our values should be,” the mayor said…