The St. Pete Chamber Legislative Committee is shaping priorities for the 2026 legislative agenda through community input and advocacy planning. Topics include apprenticeship funding, workforce development initiatives, and upcoming events such as the Legislative Preview Lunch and Tallahassee advocacy trip.
The St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Housing, Land Use & Development Committee is advancing affordable housing, historic preservation, and permitting reform to support balanced growth. Recent initiatives include exploring transit-oriented development zoning, hosting a Permitting Round Table, and collaborating with city officials to improve transparency and efficiency in the permitting process.
The St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee is advancing regional connectivity through initiatives like the ferry feasibility study with Forward Pinellas and stakeholder collaborations with Brightline, TIA, and Westshore Alliance. The committee is also supporting the October 26 launch of PSTA’s SPARK route, a high-frequency service connecting Eckerd College to Grand Central Station to improve transit access across Pinellas.
The St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee is developing the 2026 legislative agenda through member input, community surveys, and upcoming advocacy events. Key priorities include apprenticeship funding, workforce development partnerships, and regional advocacy efforts such as the Legislative Preview Lunch in December and the Tallahassee trip in February.