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NewsWMNF Tampa Community RadioAugust 27, 2026Hillsborough

St. Petersburg City Council to vote on referring Flock camera discussion to committee

The St. Petersburg City Council is scheduled to vote this Thursday afternoon on whether to refer the discussion regarding the use of Flock safety cameras to the Public Services and Infrastructure committee. This procedural vote determines if the topic will undergo further review by the committee before returning to the full council.

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Why It Matters

The decision determines the legislative path for the potential adoption or regulation of automated license plate recognition technology in St. Petersburg, which impacts public surveillance policy and civil liberty protections.

Key Facts

  • The St. Petersburg City Council will vote on Thursday afternoon.
  • The vote concerns whether to refer the discussion of Flock cameras to the Public Services and Infrastructure committee.
  • Zach Schira, lead organizer of DeFlock St. Pete, expressed concerns regarding the potential infringement on civil liberties by surveillance technology.

Who's Mentioned

organizationWMNF 88.5 FM“The news outlet reporting the story.”personKen Welch“Incumbent Mayor of St. Petersburg.”organizationFlock Safety“The company providing the surveillance camera technology.”organizationSt. Petersburg City Council“The governing body voting on the camera discussion.”personCharlie Crist“Former Governor and mayoral candidate.”organizationPublic Services and Infrastructure committee“The committee to which the camera discussion may be referred.”personZach Schira“Lead organizer for DeFlock St. Pete.”organizationDeFlock St. Pete“Activist group advocating for the removal of the cameras.”