UPDATED: Commissioners Approve Recycling Contract Amendment, Rate Increase
UPDATE At their February 26 meeting, the City Commissioners voted 4-1 to pass an amendment to the City’s contract with Marpan Recycling…
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Commissioners Approve Process to Fill TPD Positions, Get Public Safety Update
At their February 12 meeting, the City Commissioners unanimously voted to ratify a Memorandum of Understanding for the promotion of Tallahassee Police…
City Commissioners Discuss City Charter Amendment Process, Salary Increase
The City Commissioners discussed implementing a city charter amendment process at their February 12 meeting. Currently, the City of Tallahassee Charter does…
Group Secures Funding for Veterans Memorial
At their February 12 meeting, Tallahassee City Commissioners approved a financial contribution to a veterans memorial for the Tallahassee National Cemetery. AMVETS…
City Commissioners to Vote on Powering City Facilities with Solar
Following the completion of Tallahassee’s second solar farm at the airport, Tallahassee City Commissioners will vote on introducing an ordinance amending the…
The Black News Channel Comes to Northeast Tallahassee
On Feb. 10, 2020, the Black News Channel, a 24/7 television network for African American news, will officially launch. The BNC, which…
City Commission Selects Northwood Centre as New TPD Headquarters Location
The City Commissioners finalized the location for the TPD Headquarters at their January 29 meeting. They unanimously voted to select the Northwood…
City Commissioners to Consider Funding for StarMetro Operational Analysis
For the first time since redesigning its transit system, StarMetro may conduct a Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) beginning this year. At their…
UPDATED: Elected Officials Wrestle with Marpan Recycling Contract
UPDATE The City Commissioners discussed the City’s contract with Marpan Recycling at their January 29 meeting. The Commissioners unanimously approved the staff…
City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow Discusses Local Issues on Above the Fold
On January 23rd City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow appeared on Above the Fold with Tallahassee Reports Editor Steve Stewart. Matlow discussed current local…
Ethics Board Addresses Public Appearances by City Officials
At its January 21 meeting, the Independent Ethics Board discussed the impact of public appearances by City officials. The discussion considered the…
Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell Names Three New Deputy Chiefs
Last week, Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell named three new deputy chiefs after reviewing internal and external applications for the positions. According…