During the last Leon County Commission meeting, elected officials voted 5-2 to approve a trespassing ordinance that would make it easier for property owners to get relief from the impact of panhandlers. Each commissioner spoke on the controversial issue and a number of citizens also offered public comment. Provided below are comments from one citizen […]
On February 20th, the Leon County Commissioners held a lengthy discussion during their business meeting regarding an ordinance that would prohibit unauthorized solicitation on private property and allow law enforcement to enforce the prohibition on private property with signage posted. Seldom do all commissioners weigh-in on an issue. However, the proposed ordinance resulted in a […]
Below are the Leon County Commission meeting briefs from the February 20, 2024 meeting. The Board unanimously approved a status report on the Tallahassee-Leon County Local Broadband Technology Planning Team’s efforts to expand broadband access in unserved parts of Leon County and includes information on the Biden Administration’s plan for a National Spectrum Strategy to […]
Below are the Leon County Commission meeting briefs from the January 23, 2024 meeting. The Board took up an item that proposed revisions to the purchasing policy that included increasing spending threshold authorities for staff under certain conditions. County Commissioner Caban objected to the item. The Board voted 6-1 (O’Keefe against) to postpone action and […]
On January 22, the Leon County Commission held their annual retreat and celebrated Tallahassee’s Bicentennial year. The retreat covered the Bicentennial Celebration and the Strategic Plan update for FY 2024. Staff showcased the Bicentennial goals and accomplishments to the Board, including the new Bicentennial website that provides educational content and features a calendar to keep […]
Below are the Leon County Commission meeting briefs from the December 12, 2023 meeting. The Commission unanimously approved a number of items off the consent agenda, including the adoption of a resolution authorizing the conveyance of portions of 320 and 326 Orange Avenue to the City of Tallahassee for the development of a new StarMetro […]
On November 28th, the Leon County Commission held a workshop related to the County’s funding of human services through the Community Services Partnership (CHSP) and tabled the recommendation that would shift certain funding responsibilities to the Children’s Services Council (CSC). The agenda for the workshop recommended authorizing the County Administrator to amend the CHSP Memorandum […]
On Tuesday, November 28th, the Leon County Commission will hold a workshop related to the County’s funding of human services through the Community Human Services Partnership (CHSP). The workshop was requested by the elected officials at the Board’s July 11, 2023 meeting. The agenda for the workshop includes a comprehensive report onthe human services supported […]
Below are the Leon County Commission meeting briefs that took place on November 14, 2023. The Commission unanimously approved the re-organization of the Leon County Commission, electing Carol Cummings as Chair and Brian Welch as Vice Chair effectively replacing Nick Maddox as Chair. The Commission approved an amendment extending the term of the Interlocal Agreement […]
The Leon County Commission voted 6-1 to move forward with an ordinance that would prohibit solicitation and panhandling on private property, but did not address such activities in the median of roadways. Currently, private property owners and lessees in Tallahassee-Leon County must request an individual be trespassed off of their property or a blanket trespass […]