Commissioners Ignore Citizens Advisory Committee
Recently, the Citizens Advisory Committee for Utilities was becoming a lively bunch. The proposed increase in electric rates had put members of…
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City Stalls For Time, Gets Red Light Camera Rule Changed
When you were growing up didn’t you hate the kids that changed the rules of the game when they were losing? Usually…
Mayor Marks Questions Expansion of Local Business Preference, Other Issues Surface
A last minute addition to the City Commission agenda on June 22 was approved by a 5-0 vote and is raising serious…
Superintendent Pons Speaks Against COT Electric Rate Increase
On Tuesday, Superintendent Jackie Pons spoke to about 60 members and guests of the the Northeast Business Association. During his thirty minute…
CONSULTANT: COT Electric Needs $178 Million In Higher Rates
Tallahassee Reports has obtained a copy of the 140 page draft report of the electric rate case study that has been discussed…
COT Base Electric Rates Have Increased 39% Since 2005
It has been reported that the City of Tallahassee electric department has been in the midst of a “rate study” over the…
Citizens Can Help Too
Citizens empower elected officials when they defer their knowledge, wisdom and expertise to public servants, government staff and other special interest groups.…
County Considering Advanced Septic Tanks
During 2011, the county commission will be taking another look at requiring more advanced septic tanks for southern Leon County. In my…
Ethics are Good for Free Enterprise and Private Property Rights
“Perception is everything. If you commit a crime, you should pay a penalty—especially if you are a public servant.” State of Florida…
Buy Local or…Buy Honeywell!
With a number of locally owned businesses struggling in this depressed economy, the rally cry from business owners and government officials is…
COT Electric Rates Trending Downward
A Tallahassee Reports comparison of electric rates over the last three years shows COT electric rates have decreased more than any other…
City Utility Committee Will Report To City Manager
After a year without bylaws, The City of Tallahassee Citizen Advisory Committee for Utilities codified their mission and elected a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman.…