TR’s Weekly Crime Tracker: Aug. 29th-Sep. 4th

TR’s Weekly Crime Tracker: Aug. 29th-Sep. 4th

Information provided by the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) shows that there were 17 violent incidents and 80 property incidents reported for the week of August 29th – September 4th. A regional breakdown of the incidents – based on TPD defined quadrants – shows that the Southwest quadrant of Tallahassee led the week with 30 property […]

Commissioner Matlow: “This is Madness”

Commissioner Matlow: “This is Madness”

After listening to citizens complain about the Blueprint process, City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow voiced strong opinions of his own, which kicked off a spirited discussion among elected officials. Referring to the Blueprint process, Matlow said, “This is madness….it’s a sham.” Matlow railed on a process that he implied benefits developers and monied interests. He voiced […]

Blueprint Officials Approve $34.5 Million FY2020 Budget

Blueprint Officials Approve $34.5 Million FY2020 Budget

On Thursday, September 5th, 2019 the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency voted to approve a $34.5 million budget. The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency is composed of all Leon County Commissioners (7) and Tallahassee City Commissioners (5). The budget included $27 million allocated for the Blueprint Infrastructure Capital program and $3.5 million for Blueprint operations. Also, elected officials voted […]

Elected Officials to Consider Spending Blueprint Taxes on Affordable Housing

Elected Officials to Consider Spending Blueprint Taxes on Affordable Housing

On Thursday, September 5th, 2019 the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency will consider adopting a new policy that will allow for Blueprint expenditures to be allocated to affordable housing projects. Based on staff analysis, currently, Blueprint may expend penny sales tax dollars on acquisition of land for affordable housing subject to the constraints authorized under Florida law. […]

Two Senate Proposals Target White Nationalism

Two Senate Proposals Target White Nationalism

By The News Service of Florida Senate Republicans and Democrats filed separate legislation Wednesday to condemn white nationalism and white supremacy after high-profile incidents such as a mass shooting at a Walmart store in Texas. The proposed resolutions are filed for consideration during the 2020 legislative session, which will start in January. While the resolutions […]

City Workshop Sets Priorities and Focuses on 2024

City Workshop Sets Priorities and Focuses on 2024

The Tallahassee City Commission kicked off a strategic planning workshop at the Goodwood Museum and Carriage House on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. The purpose of the workshop was to facilitate a discussion among the elected officials related to the final stages of a process that will result in a formal strategic plan. The strategic plan […]

TR Covering Tallahassee Like No Other Local Media

TR Covering Tallahassee Like No Other Local Media

On September 3, 2019 Tallahassee Reports published three stories on local government that were not covered by any other local media. Help us to continue to provide this comprehensive and informative coverage by signing-up for an annual subscription. It is only $50. TR’s September 3rd Reports Owners to Seek Urban Designation for 180 Acres Around […]

Five Questions for Brian Ballard

Five Questions for Brian Ballard

By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — When it comes to peddling influence, Brian Ballard has all the bases covered. He’s parlayed his reputation as one of the Florida Capitol’s most powerful lobbyists into a similar niche in Washington, D.C., where his clients range from the American Kitchen Cabinet Alliance to Major […]