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Residents and activists press St. Petersburg council on transparency and troubled rentals

City of St. Petersburg City Council · January 22, 2026
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Summary

Public commenters urged the council to address alleged public-records obstruction and landlord neglect at several rental properties, including calls to explore city purchase of The Morgan to prevent further displacement.

Brad Falbo, a resident who identified his address on record, used the open-forum time to criticize what he called inconsistent public-records practices and fees, saying the city’s approach discouraged lawful requests. “You will be receiving another lawsuit from me,” Falbo said, alleging the city had withheld records, charged shifting fees and redacted file names on security…

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