Candidate Profile 2024: Barry Rubin For St. Pete City Council

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Barry Rubin, president of the Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce, is running for the St. Petersburg City Council District 3 seat.

He faces five opponents in the race: Peter Boland, Nicholas Carey, Juan Lopez Estevez, Michael Harting and Joshua Nwajei.

Patch sent a series of questions to all candidates.

Find Rubin’s responses below:

Name:

Barry Rubin

Age:

57

Occupation:

CEO HR Compliance Company / President Chamber of Commerce

Why are you running for office?

After three decades of service to the citizens of St. Petersburg a position on council will allow me to better address key issues like flood mitigation, out of control insurance premiums, and promote fiscal responsibility. I will continue to foster a business-friendly environment, enhance public services, and represent residents' needs. It's a chance to help improve the quality of life for our children and our children's children.

What do you think are the top 3 issues the city is currently facing?

Flood mitigation, out of control insurance premiums and workforce housing.

Learn more about Rubin at hiscampaign website and his Facebook page.