Stonewall Pinellas has unanimously endorsed Mayor Ken Welch for re-election, citing his long record of supporting LGBTQ+ equality, from expanding local nondiscrimination protections to creating Pinellas County’s domestic partner registry and appointing St. Petersburg’s first transgender LGBTQ+ liaison. The organization praised Welch’s consistent advocacy for inclusion, saying his support has extended far beyond election years through policy, visibility, and partnership with the LGBTQ+ community.