Never underestimate the power of the people. Case in point; the 20,000+ signature petition to save the Pier in St. Pete that the city council is now looking to include on the November election ballot.
The St. Petersburg City council must have a public hearing on the issue before they can move forward, but signs are good according to the Tampa Tribune.
The petition came to fruition after the city announced plans to demolish the Pier and rebuild it as a futuristic structure deemed "The Lens" as a result of salt air and water damage to the previous structure back in February. The city had earmarked $45 million to complete this project.
Then, a group called Vote on the Pier collected over 20,000 signatures urging the St. Petersburg City Council to abandon their plans of demolishing the Pier and its classic, upside-down pyramid structure.
St. Petersburg City Council members say they will move forward to put the issue on the November ballot after the necessary public hearing takes place. We'll keep you updated as more news arises regarding the future of the Pier.
