Stewart’s Blog: Until Citizens Demand More from Local Government, They Will Get Less
While 2018 is in the rear view mirror, it is fair to conclude what happened last year in local government will continue…
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Commissioner Bill Proctor Calls for New CRA Director Amid “Illegal Shake Downs”
Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor has renewed his request that the current CRA Executive Director Roxanne Manning be replaced. In a letter…
Is the Success of Amazon, WalMart Desirable Economic Progress?
One of the unspoken reasons Americans flock to online shopping is the diminishing quality of customer service. It’s not just for lower…
FSU Basketball Update, Duke Preview
FSU men’s basketball is 13-2 and 1-1 in ACC play. The Seminoles are currently no. 13 in the AP poll. The Seminoles…
DeSantis Picks Appellate Judge for Supreme Court
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — In one of his first acts after taking office, Gov. Ron DeSantis…
Parker’s Perspective: Bryant Might Work, the Process Sure Didn’t
It is hard to evaluate an elected official’s fitness for office. The nature of our political system has evolved not to get…
Fort Walton’s Lawrence Keefe Appointed U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida
A nomination that was thought to be dead by many, was resurrected and Lawrence Keefe was appointed as the U.S. Attorney for…
Dr. Erwin Jackson Sues City Commission Over Appointment Process
Dr. Erwin Jackson believes the Tallahassee City Commission violated Florida’s Sunshine Law and has filed a lawsuit with the Second Judicial Circuit…
Tallahassee City Commission Appointment was a Paid City Vendor in 2016, 2017, & 2018
Payment records show that recently appointed City Commissioner Dr. Elaine Bryant was a paid City of Tallahassee vendor from at least 2015…
City Commission Appoints Dr. Elaine Bryant to Fill Vacancy
After hearing approximately thirty citizens during the public input section of the city commission appointment process and hearing five minute presentations by…
Thomasville Store Owner Says City Commission Candidate Threatened Her Business
Patti Smith, a small business owner in Thomasville, Georgia, told Tallahassee Reports that city commission candidate Tabitha Frazier used foul language and…
Parker’s Perspective: Tallahassee Politics and the Art of the Deal
When asked about my disappointment with not being selected for appointment to the city commission seat I once ran for, I said…