Leading the Conversation

For more than five decades, Jim Large has been a trusted leader in St. Petersburg, serving the community with integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to public service. As the former Fire Chief and now a candidate for Mayor, Jim's vision, leadership, and experience continue to earn attention from media outlets across the Tampa Bay area. Explore the latest news, interviews, and stories highlighting Jim's campaign and his commitment to building a safer, stronger, and more resilient St. Petersburg.

In pitch to become mayor, former fire chief Jim Large says St. Pete’s infrastructure has to catch up with the growth

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“We’ve had a tremendous amount of growth when you look at St. Pete, where it was 20 years ago, 25 years ago, and where it is now,” Large said. “But our streets and our infrastructure—what you don’t see—the sewer system, stormwater system, everything, is very old and very strained.”

'I'm a career public servant': Hear St. Petersburg mayoral candidate Jim Large's pitch to voters

"I have 18 years of executive-level leadership. I've led through all kinds of crisis storms, you know. I was the emergency manager for 18 years.

I'm not a politician; I am a career public servant, that's been my whole career.

I love St. Pete. I want to serve all the people of St. Pete. I think that city government has gotten too political. We need to take politics out of city hall."

WATCH: St. Petersburg Mayoral Forum

"The topic ranged from storm preparations, resilience and recovery, as well as economic development, property taxes and the future of the Rays stadium site.

A Large vision for St. Pete, community for mental wellness, unsolved mysteries

"Jim Large says mismanaged public safety, storm preparedness and infrastructure are driving his campaign for mayor of St. Petersburg. He joins the show and explains why he believes the city needs different leadership.