St. Petersburg City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Richie Floyd
Council member, District 8; re-elected in 2026 without appearing on the ballotBallotpedia
Richie Floyd (Council member, District 8) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the St. Petersburg City Council after the election.
District 8 council member since 2021 and 2026 council vice-chair; a former engineering and science instructor.
Lisset Hanewicz (District 4) and Richie Floyd (District 8; listed as Richmond Floyd) won new terms without appearing on the ballot. Ballotpedia
Where Richie Floyd stands: positions on the record
Electric utility1 sourced position
Voted yes on funding a study of a city-owned electric utility, up to $590,000 (passed 4-3, June 2026).
“I would like to see us do everything we can to look at our options and this is our opportunity right now.”
Council voteSt. Pete Catalyst
Gas Plant site1 sourced position
Voted yes on the non-binding resolution asking the mayor to pause Historic Gas Plant developer selection until a planning framework is done (passed 6-2, Feb. 2026).
Council voteSt. Pete Catalyst · Feb 5, 2026
Housing subsidies1 sourced position
Voted no on funding the 24-home Deuces Rising affordable townhome project (passed 5-2, Jan. 2024).
Council voteTampa Bay Times · Feb 9, 2024
Property taxes1 sourced position
Wants property taxes and utility rates considered together as one bill from the city.
“I want us to look at property tax and utility rates as one big bill from the city”
Own statementSt. Pete Catalyst
On the ballot this time
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