LOCAL NEWS
The Tallahassee City Commission met Wednesday afternoon a day after progressives lost their bid to take majority control of the commission against a national backdrop of losses for Democratic candidates.
City voters approved all five of the city charter amendments placed on the ballot by the Tallahassee city commission.
Tuesday night was a good night for incumbents in local government. In the only city race, Tallahassee City Commissioner Curtis Richardson defeated Dot Inman-Johnson by approximately 1,200 votes in what was likely Richardson’s last campaign. The win means there will be no change in the make-up of the city commission this election cycle.
LOCAL SPORTS NEWS
The Chiles High School women’s volleyball team will begin their run for a state championship today at 7 p.m. when they face Orlando’s Innovation High School in the class 5A semifinals at Polk State College in Winter Haven.
FLORIDA NEWS
Republicans had a great night. Democrats? Not so much. And 60 is a magic number in Florida. Here are five takeaways from Tuesday’s elections.
After getting 10 votes in his last bid for leadership of the Republican Senate Caucus, Rick Scott says he will be more successful with the GOP majority during next Wednesday’s vote.
NATIONAL NEWS
President-elect Donald Trump is on track to return to the White House with a decisive victory in the Electoral College and the popular vote—the first Republican to secure the popular vote since President George W. Bush in 2004.
US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +2.5%, Dow +3.6%, Nasdaq +3.0%) following election; Dow notches record close in best day since 2022 (More)
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If you recall, Matlow and Porter were both reelected to their positions the last time around. Also, Mayor Dailey for that matter. It appears the voters in Tallahassee are very happy and pleased with the job that ALL the commissioners are doing. That includes Matlow, Porter, Dailey and now Richardson.
When people vote for an incumbent they’re saying, “we really like what you’re doing.” When you give someone a raise, especially a great big one, they’re saying, “you’re doing a really great terrific job.” That’s what happened on November 5. It’s just that simple.
I don’t agree with Dot or Curtis. I understand I’m in the minority, but I believe the city should be cutting spending and property taxes, rather than raising their own pay. They knew what the job paid when they ran for it. I don’t believe they are good stewards of our money. Just my opinion.
Jim and Sense – you can be sick about it but I appreciate you’re not gonna blame people because you’re in the minority. We can disagree but Matlow has made an enemy out of anyone he disagrees with. Porter wants us all to pat her head and when the majority of this community rolls their eyes and chuckles – she clutches her pearls and everyone is so terrible. The new Dozier (who the City resoundly rejected in a general election and Porter should be quaking in her shoes now that she has to compete at the Varsity level. It’s not about the majority – the majority is more reflective of the community. hope everyone can work together and not vilify when they disagree.
Totally agree with common sense. The raise makes me sick. As does the 3-2. Sad.
So, once again it looks like nothing will change at City Hall. The usual 3-2 votes will continue for at least the next two years. Voters must be very happy and pleased with how things are going in Tallahassee. After all, they gave the commissioners a 100% raise.
Also, in Leon County, no changes were made to the county commission, So, the county voters must be very happy and pleased too.
Carry on commissioners, we really like what you’re doing.