At a reopening workshop today, the Leon County School Board reviewed recommendations from the Re-Open Leon Schools Task Force for the upcoming school year. The recommendations covered protocols for health and safety, academic services, and community and workforce development. Superintendent Rocky Hanna will review the recommendations and School Board input to create the reopening action […]
At their meeting on June 16, the Leon County Commissioners voted to change their meeting schedule to one regular meeting per month. Previously, they scheduled regular meetings the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The Commissioners voted to schedule one regular meeting the second Tuesday of the month at 3:00 p.m., allocated workshops to […]
Leon County Schools Superintendent Rocky Hanna addressed questions about reopening Leon County Schools in a presentation to the Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates (NEBA) on June 23. He said the reopening task force is in the process of finalizing the reopening plan, which will be presented to parents on July 1. So far, the […]
The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency has asked the public for input on the design of the Debbie Lightsey Nature Park. From June 21 to June 27, Blueprint’s website will host virtual engagement activities for the public to learn about the Southwest Greenways and Debbie Lightsey Nature Park project and provide feedback. Activities include a live chat […]
At a special meeting today, the Leon County Commissioners unanimously voted to make face coverings mandatory inside businesses in Leon County. The order will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, June 25. The decision comes after a spike in reported COVID-19 cases in Leon County as well as throughout Florida. Chairman Bryan Desloge said […]
In September 2019, Jacqueline (“Jack”) Porter filed to run for City Commission Seat 1. Incumbent Elaine Bryant is also running for the position, as well as William Moore and Jermaine Miller. Porter graduated from Florida State University with a degree in philosophy and religious studies. Jack has a master degrees in Urban & Regional Planning […]
The City Commissioners will approved the use of $2 million for an electric vehicle charging station pilot project. The initiative supports the City’s Clean Energy Plan resolution which aims to transition the City to 100% renewable energy by 2050. The pilot project will include the installation of up to four public electric vehicle charging stations […]
The Leon County Commissioners will vote on adopting a new policy for recruiting the County Administrator and County Attorney at their June 16 meeting. The County Commissioners are responsible for selecting a County Administrator and a County Attorney under the Leon County Home Rule Charter and the Leon County Code of Laws, but the recruitment […]
City Commissioner Elaine Bryant announced her run for Seat One in September 2019. William Moore, Jermaine Miller, and Jacqueline Porter are also running for the Seat One position. Bryant was appointed City Commissioner in December 2018 to replace Scott Maddox. She is currently the CEO of EW Bryant Associates, a consulting training firm. She has […]
As nursing homes and assisted living facilities have been hit especially hard by the COVID-19 crisis, a local long-term care facility, the Villas at Killearn Lakes, is committed to both protecting residents and enriching their lives during this time. The Villas at Killearn Lakes is a community of long-term care homes located in northeast Tallahassee. […]