Campaign documents indicate that an influential member of the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Board of Directors, Sally Bradshaw, made significant donations to City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow’s mayoral campaign during a time when TMH and Florida State University were negotiating a deal to create an academic medical center in the Tallahassee.
Matlow has been a vocal critic of the proposed deal from the beginning despite polling that indicates broad support for a change to the local healthcare delivery system. A Sachs Media poll found nearly 60% of Leon County residents believe the quality of care at TMH would improve under FSU Health leadership.
Campaign Donations
Campaign records show Bradshaw, a Florida company controlled by Bradshaw, and her husband donated a total of $3,000 to Matlow’s mayoral campaign on August 14, 2025.
It is not unusual to see interested parties donate to politicians during debates over controversial issues, however, the timing of this donation by a high level TMH official to Matlow’s mayoral campaign during sensitive negotiations is noteworthy.
Bradshaw, in her capacity as Board Chair, TMH Inc., sent a letter to city manager Reese Goad back in March when news of a potential sale of city-owned hospital assets became public.
In addition, Bradshaw has spoken at city commission meetings representing TMH.
Matlow Continues to Criticize Deal
Matlow has been a vocal critic of the proposed deal from the beginning. He has accused individuals of unethical behavior and corrupt tactics, singling out Mayor John Dailey and Goad.
After a negotiated deal and a signed Memorandum of Understanding was announced between the parties in the middle of September, Matlow stated:
“This coerced “deal” is a non-starter for the people of Tallahassee. Any conversations that involve “transferring” a billion-dollar asset to the State for anything below market value is a smash-and-grab display of political power.”
On October 22, 2025, the city commission voted 3-2 (Matlow, Porter voted no) to hold another public hearing after addressing the MOU and other issues. During the meeting, Matlow continued to oppose the agreement and accused Goad of improperly dealing with vendors related to the evaluation of city-owned hospital assets.
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Ms. Bradshaw is smart and highly experienced I wouldn’t rush to conclusions.
Good post, Bob. They say that “all politics is local”. It would appear that “all pollical corruption” may be local as well.
Great reportingTR.
Check and see if the TMH Board Members were required to read and sign a Conflict of Interest Agreement.
If not, shame on TMH.
If yes, then Ms Bradshaw has some explaining to do.
During the $27 million stadium debate and public hearings, FSU officials were writing $1000 checks to supportive commissioners at warp speed. Let’s not slice the baloney quite so thinly.
She knows she stands to get professionally sidelined if this deal gets the ascent. Then she becomes just one of a whole bunch of other landowners with decentralized portfolios. Welcome back to the rest of us.
Can you say, potential “Conflict of Interest”? It appears that someone might be looking to purchase policy. Then again, it could just be an ill-informed move.
“Bradshaw, in her capacity as Board Chair, TMH Inc., sent a letter to city manager Reese Goad back in March when news of a potential sale of city-owned hospital assets became public.”
Can someone make a Public Records Request to see exactly what that letter to the City Manager said? It might just give a clear understanding of her position and intent.
Is Sally a member of Capital City Country Club too?
Either she really likes Jeremy Matlow or she’s payin’ to play. Jeremy might be the least likeable guy in Tallahassee, so I’m betting it’s the latter.