Mayor's Weekly News Conference with Mayor D.C. Reeves March 10, 2026

This was a weekly news conference held by the Mayor of Pensacola, D.C. Reeves, on March 10, 2026. The meeting focused heavily on the recent Bay Center study funded by the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), which explored options for renovating or replacing the Bay Center facility. The study included analysis of potential public-private partnerships, funding mechanisms such as the Build America Better program and TIFIA transportation funding, and the importance of adjacent hotel development to maximize economic impact. The Mayor emphasized the need for collaboration between the city and county, with upcoming presentations and joint meetings scheduled in April to discuss next steps, including issuing an RFP for design and construction services. The discussion also touched on the significant financial investment required, potential use of CRA funds, and the importance of leveraging bed tax and sales tax revenues. Other topics included updates on local infrastructure projects, property dispositions, and community services, but the primary procurement-related focus was on advancing the Bay Center redevelopment through coordinated planning, funding strategies, and procurement processes.