Election 2026: Where Charlie Crist stands on property taxes, bonds, Flock cameras, affordability

Former Governor and Congressman Charlie Crist said residents are being squeezed by rising costs as he challenges incumbent Mayor Ken Welch in the city’s nonpartisan mayoral election.In a one-on-one interview with Fox 13 Political Editor Craig Patrick, Crist outlined plans for property tax relief, a Flock camera moratorium, and explained where he would keep, question or change city spending. You can watch that interview in the video player above.Who is the greatest mayor in St. Pete history?Asked to name the greatest mayor in St. Petersburg history, Crist declined to pick just one. He named Rick Baker and Rick Kriseman, both of whom have endorsed him, and longtime family friend Bob Ulrich.Any thoughts on city elections moving to even-numbered years?St. Petersburg voters approved a charter change in 2022 that moved city elections from odd-numbered years to even-numbered years, beginning in 2024. Supporters said the shift would raise turnout, make early voting affordable and save the city