UPDATE: City Votes to Make Election Day a Holiday

UPDATE: City Votes to Make Election Day a Holiday

The City Commission voted unanimously to making election day an official paid holiday for City of Tallahassee employees during their April 7 meeting. The vote came after a discussion related to City Commissioner Dianne William-Cox’s proposal to give incentives to employees who vote. However, Commissioner Jack Porter questioned the legality of such incentives and City […]

State Rep. Allison Tant Comments on Voting, Anti-Riot Legislation

State Rep. Allison Tant Comments on Voting, Anti-Riot Legislation

Florida House of Representative member Allison Tant appeared on Above the Fold with Tallahassee Reports editor Steve Stewart on March 30. During the interview, Tant – who represents District 9 which includes Leon County – commented on legislation related to voting and protests. The House bill related to voting focuses on the vote by mail […]

County Commission Receives Report on Temporary Cold Night Shelter Activation Process

County Commission Receives Report on Temporary Cold Night Shelter Activation Process

The Leon County Board of County Commissioners received a status report on the updates to the temporary cold night shelter activation process during the March 9 meeting. The Board coordinated with the Big Bend Continuum of Care (BBCoC) in establishing the temporary cold night shelter activation process. The County’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) was […]

Mayor Dailey Discusses Homelessness, Contract Negotiations

Mayor Dailey Discusses Homelessness, Contract Negotiations

Mayor John Dailey spoke about some major issues in Tallahassee leading up to the legislative session on the Preston Scott Show on Feb. 24. The topics covered included homelessness, utilities and the negotiations with the fire and police departments. Dailey began talking about the homelessness issue by saying that the churches and non-profits of Tallahassee […]

City Commission Votes to Resume Utility Disconnections

City Commission Votes to Resume Utility Disconnections

The City Commission met Wednesday and voted to resume disconnecting utilities when payments are not made. The City will provide a 60-day notice before disconnecting. City staff will also work with utility customers to apply for U.S. Treasury utility and rent assistance funds and establish payment agreements with utility customers on a case-by-case basis. When […]

UPDATED: Leon County Commission Receives Waste Pro Update

UPDATED: Leon County Commission Receives Waste Pro Update

The Board of County Commissioners met Tuesday and received a status update regarding curbside trash collection service by Waste Pro. The curbside collection service by Waste Pro is a monthly subscription paid for by residents in Leon County who want residential and commercial solid waste collection. On Feb. 10, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners […]

City Commission Approves $146,049 Settlement

City Commission Approves $146,049 Settlement

At the Jan. 27 meeting, the City Commission approved a personal injury settlement. This settlement comes from a car accident involving a Tallahassee Police Department car. This settlement will resolve the claims against the City for a total of $146,049, including $16,049 worth of property damage. The amount will be paid from the Risk Management […]

City Commission Approves Agreement for Cascades Concert Series, New Amphitheater Support Space

City Commission Approves Agreement for Cascades Concert Series, New Amphitheater Support Space

At the Feb. 10 meeting, the City Commission authorized Mayor John Dailey to execute an agreement between the City of Tallahassee and Leon County regarding programming for the Cascades Concert Series at the Capital City Amphitheater at Cascades Park. The Commissioners also approved a new amphitheater support space as well as clarifications about the ownership […]

City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow Discusses Homelessness, Police Review Board on Above the Fold

City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow Discusses Homelessness, Police Review Board on Above the Fold

City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow appeared on Above the Fold with Tallahassee Reports Editor Steve Stewart on Feb. 2 to discuss issues including homelessness, affordable housing and the new Citizens Police Review Board (CPRB). At the beginning of the show, Matlow discussed how local government has not taken an active role in solving the issue of […]

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