02/12/2026
๐ซSorry, NO LEAGUE OF WOMENS VOTERS FORUM VIDEO. ๐ฅ๐ก
The personal attacks made by Mayor Adrian Petrila at the League of Women Voters forum were out of line and violated the spirit of the forum rules โ so much so that the recording wonโt be released, a first for the League.
Petrilaโs claims about Scott Tate โ including alleged bankruptcy and bizarre animal-related accusations โ are untrue, as court records show no criminal conviction or animal cruelty case, and the foreclosure and bankruptcy claims donโt match the public record.
This race should be about real issues โ infrastructure, hurricane recovery, planning and community character โ not outlandish personal smears.
The irony is, Petrila's claims are what you could accuse Petrila of. With the exception of the bizarre animal claims. Petrila has a foreclosure. Petrila owes for a credit card. Petrila has developers as business partners and friends, as we've uncovered and have PROVEN.
But, residents deserve policy debate, transparency, and respect, not distractions and distortions. Letโs keep the focus where it belongs: on St. Pete Beachโs future.
https://thegabber.com/a-lack-of-decorum-at-the-st-pete-beach-mayoral-forum-2026/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
The League of Women Voters and Pinellas Beaches Chamber hosted a forum for St. Pete Beach's 2026 mayoral candidates.