There is mounting criticism directed at Leon County Democratic Executive Committee Chair Ryan Ray from other Democrats about Ray’s role as the LCDEC chair – he was elected in 2022 – and his position as the aide to City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow. In addition to a complaint filed by city commission candidate Rudy Ferguson alleging […]
Provided below are the appointments made by the Tallahassee City Commission to various boards and committees at the June 19th meeting. Florida League of Cities Board The City Commission selected Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox to serve as the nominee for the 2024-2025 Florida League of Cities Board of Director’s seat for the Ten Most Populous Cities. […]
At the June 19th city commission meeting, during the time allocated for public speakers, several progressive activists took the opportunity to attack Tallahassee Police Department, specific police officers and Chief Revell. The speakers referenced killer cops, crooked cops, police hunting blacks, TPD reign of terror, and called Chief Revell a killer. The clips are from […]
On Thursday, June 27, the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) arrested one person following the fatal shooting that occurred on Jan. 1, 2024, in the 600 block of Osceola Street. TPD reported that investigative findings revealed a man was setting off fireworks near the intersection of Main Street and Osceola Street when 34-year-old Marquez Williams approached […]
During the last city of Tallahassee budget workshop, the city staff provided an update to the projected FY2025 revenues and expenses. For the general fund – which is mostly funded by property taxes, charges, and fees – the revenue is projected to increase from $201 million in FY2024 to $210 million in FY 2025, a […]
The latest documents obtained by Tallahassee Reports indicates City Commissioner Jack Porter ignored advice from the Tallahassee city attorney and concealed financial gifts received from the left-wing progressive group, Local Progress. The Local Progress group advocates for the implementation of progressive policies at the local government level by paying for local elected officials to travel […]
A report by the Tallahassee Democrat related to Commissioner Jack Porter’s travel has confirmed that a progressive group – Local Progress – funded Porter’s travel expense to attend several conferences. Ron Meyer, Porter’s attorney, stated in a March 6 letter that Local Progress did pay Porter’s expenses. On it’s website, Local Progress says the group […]
Below are the Tallahassee City Commission meeting briefs from the June 19th, 2024. The City Commission voted to authorize the city manager to negotiate and execute the Construction and Maintenance Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Northeast Gateway Overpass Bridge between the City of Tallahassee, the Florida Department of Transportation and Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency. This City […]
After more than a year of negotiations between the City of Tallahassee and the Tallahassee Professional Firefighters Union, a special magistrate has recommended a solution in a detailed, 26-page analysis. The City of Tallahassee and the firefighter’s union began negotiating a new contract in March of 2023. However, after 21 failed negotiating sessions the city […]
The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows the May 2024 passenger traffic increased 20.5% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was up 14,711 from the 71,920 reported during May 2023 to 86,631 in May 2024. The calendar year-to-date comparison, January through May, shows passenger traffic is up 16.6% […]