I don’t recall a Mayor ever having that many constituents against them in recent St. Pete history. Nearly 22% of Democrats polled said they disapprove of Welch’s job performance, while fewer than half (49%) approved. And among independent voters, Welch is actually upside down, with more than 33% approving of his job performance and a full 35% disapproving. While a vast majority (57%) approve of his job performance, nearly 11% don’t. Among White voters, Welch is upside down, with a 41% disapproval rating and just 33% approval.