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TO: The Mayor, City Council, and Development Partners of the Historic Gas Plant District Redevelopment:
On behalf of Connect Pinellas and the League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area (LWVSPA), we write to you with both enthusiasm and urgency regarding the redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District in downtown St. Petersburg. This once-in-a-generation opportunity carries with it the profound responsibility to shape a model neighborhood – one that works equitably and sustainably for every resident, visitor, and community member for decades to come. Connect Pinellas is a Florida not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting transit and people-focused initiatives across Pinellas County. The LWVSPA is a nonpartisan organization that encourages participation in government, works to increase understanding of public policy issues, and influences policy through education and advocacy…