Analysis: Judge Gievers’ Decision Reveals Weakness of City Charter, Raises Credibility Questions
Now that the legal challenge to the residency of City Commissioner Scott Maddox is over, an analysis of the twenty-eight page final…
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Election Analysis: Clinton’s Popular Vote Win Came Entirely From California
The final numbers from the presidential election show that Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton’s impressive popular vote victory can be attributed to one…
Leon County Wages Increase 2.1%, Ranks 13th in State
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released wage data for the second quarter of 2016. The BLS provided the average…
Deshaun Watson Cites FSU Great Warrick Dunn in Acceptance Speech
On Friday night, Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson was in Baltimore to accept the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award – the first Clemson…
Stewart’s Blog: We Should Not Let Elected Officials Forget Campaign Promises
Often times campaign promises are vague, emotional words devised by a crafty politician to gain favor with voters. After elections, losers disappear…
City Moves Forward with Federal COPS Grant
Over a year ago we reported that Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch announced that more than $107 million in grant funding would…
October New Construction Permits Remain Steady
October reports from Leon County government and the City of Tallahassee show the value of Leon county single-family new construction permits issued…
Maddox Opponents Weigh-In on Residency Decision
Two former opponents of City Commissioner Scott Maddox voiced their opinion on the recent decision by Judge Karen Gievers that declared Mr.…
Stewart’s Blog: City of Tallahassee has Bungled Residency Issue for Years, Ignores Easy Solution
The clear intent of the City of Tallahassee Charter is that City Commissioners should be residents when seeking office and when serving.…
Mayor Gillum Ignores Campaign Pledge, Receives over $200K in Annual Salary
Records released last week shows that Mayor Andrew Gillum has ignored a pledge he made during his campaign for Mayor to cut…
Mid-Year Data Shows Violent Crime Down 12.7%, Property Crime Up 12.0%
According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, mid-year data for 2016 shows that crimes increased by 9.5% in Leon County when…
UPDATED: Judge Charles Dodson Steps Down from Jackson-Maddox Case, Judge Gievers to Take Over
UPDATED Chief Judge Jonathan Sjostrom announced today that Circuit Court Judge Karen Gievers will replace Judge Charles Dodson in the case addressing…