BREAKING: Matlow Plotting Run for Mayor

Less than two months after closing his controversial One Tallahassee political action committee, City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow is busy plotting a run for mayor.

Based on several discussions with people close to the process, Matlow is meeting with various business leaders in an attempt to repair damaged relationships caused by his constant berating of developers and the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce.

Matlow’s recent effort to repair his relationship with fellow city commissioner Curtis Richardson was rebuffed when his attempt to name a building after Richardson was not approved. Matlow endorsed and financially supported Richardson’s opponent during the last election cycle.

It appears that Max Herrle and Ryan Ray are both helping Matlow with his efforts to mend relationships.

Herrle has been at the center of number of controversies including the rise and fall the Our Tallahassee blog which promoted progressive causes. Herrle was also credited with pushing the “planting evidence” narrative related to a DUI arrest on the southside. A jury convicted the driver after reviewing the evidence related to the “planting evidence” allegations.

Ray currently serves as Matlow’s city commission aide and is the current head of the Leon County Democratic Executive Committee. Ray was criticized by fellow Democrats during the last election cycle for taking sides in non-partisan races. Ray denied the allegations.

The early talk about the mayor’s race – which will take place 2026 – is ramping up because of the view that Mayor John Dailey will not seek another term. Dailey has yet to publicly confirm his intentions.

Other names coming up in discussions about the mayoral position include County Commissioners Bill Proctor, Christian Caban, Nick Maddox and Rick Minor and experienced politicos Bill Montford and Al Lawson.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.