St. Pete Mayor-elect Charlie Crist plans community conversations

State of play: The Collaborative Labs at St. Petersburg College will run each of the five sessions, which haven't been scheduled yet, per a news release from Crist's transition team.

• The dates and locations will be posted to Crist's transition website, which also includes a form for residents to share feedback.

• Crist's team is also seeking applicants interested in working at City Hall, on the transition team, on a city board or commission, or as a volunteer. Find information on how to apply here.

Zoom in: Each conversation will revolve around one of Crist's five "Guiding Lights" for his administration, similar to current Mayor Ken Welch's "Pillars for Progress."

• Open stands for a transparent City Hall that will establish an Office of Open Government "on day one," per the release.
• Steady stands for services and public safety, particularly as the city faces a projected $33 million shortfall from the passage of Amendment 3.
• Grow refers to affordable housing, faster permitting, the arts and what's next for the site of Tropicana Field. Crist has said he'll commission a panel to review redevelopment proposals collected under the Welch administration.
• Ready stands for how the city will prepare for future hurricanes.
• Build refers to "strong schools and a real path to a good job," per the release. It also mentions Midtown and Childs Park.