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St. Pete City Council approves temporary ordinance for the Republican convention listen

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Tags: St. Petersburg City Council, Bill Dudley, Wengay Newton, RNC, Bill Foster, St. Pete RNC coalition, St. Petersburg

St. Pete officials say they need to have safety and security measures in place while delegates and dignitaries are in town for the pre-convention party. But some people are concerned about the ordinance infringing upon residents’ constitutional rights. Councilman Bill Dudley supported the ordinance, saying it is necessary to take all precautions.

“We can nit pick and do all that stuff, but I’m telling you, after something serious happens...

St. Pete RNC Coalition to protest at City Hall before Thursday vote on Republican convention Event Zone

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Tags: RNC, St. Pete RNC Coalition, Republican convention, St. Petersburg, Tropicana Field

In less than three weeks the Republican National Convention kicks off; Most of the events are in Tampa, but on Sunday August 26, St. Petersburg is hosting a giant party for delegates, dignitaries and journalists at Tropicana Field.

In response, the city is considering a temporary Event Zone ordinance similar to one passed by Tampa. They'll be voting on it Thursday and our guest, Mark Skogman from the [St. Pete RNC Coalition](http://www.wmnf.org/news_stories/st-pete-rnc-coalition-questions-...

St. Pete RNC Coalition questions public spending on Republican gala at the Trop

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Tags: RNC, St. Pete RNC Coalition, Republican convention, St. Pete

On today's Last Call we were joined by two members of the newly formed St. Pete RNC Coalition. As you know, the Republican National Convention will be descending on the Tampa Bay area one month from now. The Coalition has some real concerns about the size and legitimacy of St. Pete's recently announced Event Zone. They're also questioning why the city is ...