Breaking: Matlow PAC Receives $25,000 from California Progressive Group
A review of campaign finance records reveals that the political action committee (PAC) started by City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow to support the…
Steve Stewart
Steve Stewart is the founder and editor of Tallahassee Reports which began in 2009 as an online blog. Steve received a Bachelors Degree from Clemson University in 1984 and a Masters degree in Political Science from FSU in 1990. He has been involved with state and local politics since arriving in Tallahassee in 1989.
Porter, Matlow, O’Keefe Choose Progressive Training Over Chamber’s Annual Community Conference
Travel records reviewed by Tallahassee Reports shows that Leon County’s progressive politicians have elected to attend conferences with left-wing agendas while ignoring…
Breaking: Police Union “Slams” Porter & Inman-Johnson for Attending Forum Sponsored by Anti-Police Group
Today the Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Big Bend Chapter issued a press release condemning Tallahassee city commission candidates Jack Porter and…
County Commission Considers Miccosukee Greenway Concerns
During the July 9, 2024, Leon County Commission meeting, elected officials discussed a status report related to the Miccosukee Canopy Road Greenway…
Property Tax Fact Check: Porter Supported Property Tax Increase Until Police Needed More Funding
In the final weeks leading up to the August 20 election, City Commissioner Jack Porter and her supporters are trying hard to…
Stewart: Jack Porter Plays Politics Amid JetBlue Exit
It was a sad day for Tallahassee, but a political opportunity for Jack Porter. Hours after Tallahassee received the devastating news about…
Equality Florida Endorses Jack Porter, Jeremy Rogers
City Commissioner Jack Porter and Leon County School Board candidate Jeremy Rogers recently announced their respective campaigns were endorsed by Equality Florida.…
Developing Story: Porter, Inman-Johnson Campaigns Support Major Increase in Fire Service Spending
Tallahassee City Commission candidates Jack Porter and Dot Inman-Johnson are proposing $60,000 starting salaries for firefighters, which – if implemented – would…
Democrats Accuse Party Leader, Matlow Aide, Ryan Ray of Bias, Promoting Division on City Commission
There is mounting criticism directed at Leon County Democratic Executive Committee Chair Ryan Ray from other Democrats about Ray’s role as the…
NEBA Forum Highlights Differences, Ideological Divide, Between Richardson, Inman-Johnson
On Tuesday, June 25th, the Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates (NEBA) forum featuring Tallahassee city commission Seat 1 candidates, Commissioner Curtis…
Rudy Ferguson Defends Law Enforcement, Asked to Leave Democratic Party by DEC Chairman, Ryan Ray
Rudy Ferguson, a candidate for Tallahassee City Commission and challenger to Commissioner Jack Porter, filed a complaint with the Florida Democratic Party…
City Projects $6 Million Increase in Property Tax Revenues, $210 Million FY25 General Fund Budget
During the last city of Tallahassee budget workshop, the city staff provided an update to the projected FY2025 revenues and expenses. For…