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Rick Kriseman
stated on October 15, 2013 in in a mayoral forum:

"Since Mr. Foster's been mayor, we have less small businesses in the city of St. Petersburg."

By Julie Kliegman • October 17, 2013
Rick Kriseman
stated on October 15, 2013 in a Tampa Bay Times/mayoral debate:

"Unfortunately, since Mr. Foster's been mayor ... there are less people employed in the city of St. Petersburg than there were prior to his taking office."

By Katie Sanders • October 17, 2013