Billions in debt?
Can St. Petersburg afford government-controlled power?
City Hall is pursuing a billion dollar plan to take over the electric grid — and St. Pete taxpayers would be on the hook through higher property taxes.
The takeover would cost billions of dollars, financed 100% by debt that could take generations to pay off. St. Pete’s local government lacks the operational expertise, workforce, and infrastructure required to manage a system of this complexity, especially during emergencies.
Get the facts
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Too Expensive
Government-controlled power would saddle St. Pete with billions in debt. This plan would cause an increase in your property tax.
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Too Risky
Running a power grid is complex and costly—a government takeover would put storm preparation and recovery at risk.
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Wrong Priorities
A city-run utility means more politics and less progress — when Clearwater should be investing in schools, roads, and services.