Bill Foster's new mayoral digs
ST. PETERSBURG -- Mayor-elect Bill Foster wasn't too excited about the 1,100-square-foot wing on the mezzanine level of the Municipal Services Center City Hall had roped off for his transition office.
He wanted to be in City Hall.
Not surprisingly, city officials responded to the next boss' wishes.
Foster now has an office on the first floor of City Hall. He also has an aide, whose job responsibilities include fielding Mayor Rick Baker's e-mails.
Foster said the new office is working out well.
Meanwhile, deputy Mayor Tish Elston said staff have arranged individual meetings between Foster and the City Council members and top administrators.
Cristina Silva, Times staff writer
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Someone needs to take Rick Baker's Keyboard away from him.
Mayor Elect Foster should be able to implement his own staffing changes and agenda without unsolicited input from the Lame Duck.
Bill, you have the formula and the support of the voters. plot your own course!
Posted by: Foster Fan | November 13, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Foster is smart to listen to Baker! Thank you Bill for having enough sense to listen to someone who has been Mayor for 9 years and a GREAT one at that.
Posted by: Foster Plays well with Others | November 13, 2009 at 11:51 AM
“Mayor-elect Bill Foster wasn't too excited about the 1,100-square-foot wing on the mezzanine level...”
“Foster now has an office on the first floor of City Hall.”
... In a hyphenated word; Freaking-Brilliant!
Congratulations of your re-election, Mayor Foster.
Posted by: Foster thinks well... | November 13, 2009 at 12:17 PM
Put Peter in the other office in chains.
Posted by: Peter the crook | November 13, 2009 at 06:33 PM
Which bar is Peter in tonight getting drunk???
Posted by: Peter the crook | November 13, 2009 at 06:35 PM
Former City Council candidate Corsetti considering party-switch to run against Pinellas Commish Morroni.
http://bit.ly/2Qgggl
Posted by: Former City Council candidate Corsetti considering party-switch to run against Pinellas Commish Morroni. | November 13, 2009 at 07:25 PM
Former City Council candidate Corsetti considering party-switch to run against Pinellas Commish Morroni. http://bit.ly/2Qgggl
Posted by: Former City Council candidate Corsetti considering party-switch to run against Pinellas Commish Morroni. | November 13, 2009 at 07:25 PM
Former City Council candidate Corsetti considering party-switch to run against Pinellas Commish Morroni. http://bit.ly/2Qgggl
Posted by: Former City Council candidate Corsetti considering party-switch to run against Pinellas Commish Morroni. | November 13, 2009 at 07:25 PM
Former City Council candidate Corsetti considering party-switch to run against Pinellas Commish Morroni. http://bit.ly/2Qgggl
Posted by: Former City Council candidate Corsetti considering party-switch to run against Pinellas Commish Morroni. | November 13, 2009 at 07:25 PM
Former City Council candidate Corsetti considering party-switch to run against Pinellas Commish Morroni. http://bit.ly/2Qgggl
Posted by: Former City Council candidate Corsetti considering party-switch to run against Pinellas Commish Morroni. | November 13, 2009 at 07:25 PM
Former City Council candidate Corsetti considering party-switch to run against Pinellas Commish Morroni. http://bit.ly/2Qgggl
Posted by: Former City Council candidate Corsetti considering party-switch to run against Pinellas Commish Morroni. | November 13, 2009 at 07:25 PM
Former City Council candidate Corsetti considering party-switch to run against Pinellas Commish Morroni. http://bit.ly/2Qgggl
Posted by: Former City Council candidate Corsetti considering party-switch to run against Pinellas Commish Morroni. | November 13, 2009 at 07:25 PM
Former City Council candidate Corsetti considering party-switch to run against Pinellas Commish Morroni. http://bit.ly/2Qgggl
Posted by: Former City Council candidate Corsetti considering party-switch to run against Pinellas Commish Morroni. | November 13, 2009 at 07:25 PM
Former City Council candidate Corsetti considering party-switch to run against Pinellas Commish Morroni. http://bit.ly/2Qgggl
Posted by: Former City Council candidate Corsetti considering party-switch to run against Pinellas Commish Morroni. | November 13, 2009 at 07:25 PM
Who is this "aide?"
Posted by: Tootie | November 13, 2009 at 08:31 PM
"He also has an aide, whose job responsibilities include fielding Mayor Rick Baker's e-mails.
Foster said the new office is working out well."
Cozy..eh?
Posted by: I've witnessed Deeson's false reporting to the public | November 13, 2009 at 08:42 PM
Now I know that I won't vote for Corsetti.
Once is enough, PLEASE.
Does our lame duck mayor have an office on the first floor
of St. Pete. College yet?
Don't you just love it when a plan comes together?
Rick could hire Charlie as Dean of the "Tanning and B.S."
department.
Posted by: New Kid | November 14, 2009 at 06:05 AM
I'm in momma's basement.
Posted by: Peter the crook | November 14, 2009 at 10:22 AM
trying to figure out who I can steal from next.
Posted by: Peter the crook | November 14, 2009 at 10:23 AM
perhaps Corsetti will be my next mark.
Posted by: Peter the crook | November 14, 2009 at 10:24 AM
twitter/twaddle -I'm the most important person around town.
Posted by: Peter the crook | November 14, 2009 at 10:26 AM
LOOK AT ME - I have a blog and can make up stories.
Posted by: Peter the crook | November 14, 2009 at 10:27 AM
thousands and thousands of people read my blog. I tell you so it must be true. I do not lie!!!HA,HA
Posted by: Peter the crook | November 14, 2009 at 10:28 AM
I do not steal.HA,HA.
Posted by: Peter the crook | November 14, 2009 at 10:29 AM
I am not a drunk. HA,HA.
Posted by: Peter the crook | November 14, 2009 at 10:30 AM