Citizens Can Help Too
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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.…
Questions Surface About Bid Process with Federal Grant, More Conflicts Discovered
Last week Mayor Marks admitted that he made a mistake voting for a vendor he was being paid by without disclosing any…
Atlanta-Based COT Vendor Turned Down By Feds Seven Times in Two Years
The Atlanta-based Alliance for Digital Equality (ADE), the vendor that is paying Mayor John Marks approximately $20,000 a year and was included…
Supporting Documents Released Regarding Possible Corruption in Tallahassee
As the FBI decides whether to launch a formal investigation of corruption within the City of Tallahassee, Tallahassee Reports is releasing supporting…
Corruption in Tallahassee? FBI to Decide.
On September 15, 2010, Commissioners Ziffer, Lightsey, and Gillum joined forces with Mayor John Marks to approve the city’s participation in a…
Red Light Camera Stats Show No Impact on Accidents
The red light camera program implemented by the City of Tallahassee was promoted as a way to increase safety at dangerous intersections.…
Preliminary Audit Finds Issues with City MBE Program
Tallahassee Reports has received a preliminary draft of a COT Audit of the City's Vendor Incentive Programs. Among the findings is that…