Introducing Cal Talk

Rick Baker | Former St Pete Mayor | Ep 4

In this episode of Cal Talk, I sit down with Rick Baker, who served as the Mayor of St Pete from 2001-2010; helping to lead the city's transformation during a pivotal decade of growth. In our conversation, we discuss Rick's path to the Mayor's office, the St Pete Grand Prix and his vision for the future of the Gas Plant through his St. Pete Commons proposal. We also talk about what he's been working on since leaving office and his involvement with the upcoming miniseries adaptation of A Land Remembered. For more on Rick's St Pete Commons Proposal: https://stpetecatalyst.com/an-open-letter-to-st-petersburg-city-council-on-the-trop-site-redevelopment/ [St Pete Commons Proposal] Books Referenced and Recommended: A Land Remembered: https://www.amazon.com/Land-Remembered-Patrick-D-Smith/dp/0910923124 [https://www.amazon.com/Land-Remembered-Patrick-D-Smith/dp/0910923124] A Seamless City: https://www.amazon.com/Seamless-City-Conservative-Approach-Revitalization-ebook/dp/B004S6UWOG?ref_=ast_author_mpb [https://www.amazon.com/Seamless-City-Conservative-Approach-Revitalization-ebook/dp/B004S6UWOG?ref_=ast_author_mpb]Beyond the Sunshine: A Timeline of Florida's Past: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Sunshine-Timeline-Floridas-Past-ebook/dp/B07GX6C545?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1

Maria Scruggs | St Pete Mayoral Candidate | Ep 3

Maria Scruggs joins Cal Talk to describe her platform for mayor of St. Petersburg. We discuss her plans for rebuilding the culture of the Mayor's office, Gas Plant redevelopment, economic clusters and public safety. We talk about her time as President of the St Pete NAACP and founding the Childs Park Youth Initiative. For more information about Maria Scruggs, visit www.mariaformayor.com

Kevin Batdorf | St Pete Mayoral Candidate | Ep 2

Kevin Batdorf joins Cal Talk to lay out his platform for mayor of St. Petersburg. We discuss his plans for the Gas Plant redevelopment, disaster preparedness, and public safety, along with his work in Shore Acres following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Kevin also shares what it was like growing up in St. Pete and how he plans to compete in a crowded mayoral race. For more information about Kevin Batdorf, visit batdorf4mayor.com

Jim Large | St Pete Mayoral Candidate | Ep 1

Out of the fire and into the Mayor's office? Former St Pete Fire Chief Jim Large joins Cal Talk to lay out his St Pete Mayoral campaign platform - focused on infrastructure, disaster preparedness and public safety. We dig into his background, priorities, and how he plans to compete in one of the most closely watched local races.

Introducing Cal Talk

Introducing Cal Talk