Candidate Profile 2024: Torrie Jasuwan For St. Pete City Council

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Real estate broker Torrie Jasuwan is running for the St. Petersburg City Council District 5 seat.

She faces one opponent in the race, incumbent Deborah Figgs-Sanders.

Patch sent a series of questions to all candidates.

Find Jasuwan's responses below:

Name:

Torrie Jasuwan

Age:

40

Occupation:

Real Estate Broker and Founder and Director of the non-profit Babycycle Diaper Bank

Why are you running for office?

I hate politics — but I love St. Pete. As a third generation native our city’s future is important to me and I want all of our children and grandchildren to be able to live and thrive here. Our city is growing immensely and without proper leadership we are at risk of losing the St. Pete we love- a St. Pete that is home for ALL. We have to lower taxes and keep our city safe, our infrastructure efficient and give all of our citizens the access to services they need.

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

Affordable and workforce housing shortage. Increasing insurance rates and taxes. Keeping up with infrastructure — improving sewage systems and preventing flooding.

Learn more about Jasuwan at hercampaign website and her Facebook page.