During the Wednesday night City Commission meeting, elected officials were updated on the Affordable Home Construction Loan Program. The program has funding totaling $1 million from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) and the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). In July 2020, the City Commission approved the Affordable Home Construction Loan Program to help finance small-scale […]
The City Commission approved the process to apply, accept, and expend grant proceeds from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The Community Policing Development grants total $450,000 and will be used to fund the expansion of the City’s Crisis Intervention Team and further de-escalation training. Additionally, the city will apply for an $860,000 DOJ Bureau […]
The City Commission approved a $250,000 grant from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice at the July 7th meeting. The grant will fund workforce training scholarships via the Tallahassee Engaged in Meaningful Productivity for Opportunity youth program and the Tallahassee Future Leaders Academy. The scholarships will go to individuals who participate and enroll in vocational […]
In a 3-2 vote, the City Commission approved the sale of the city-owned Chevron and Johns parcels to the Valencia Development Corporation for $8 million. Commissioner Jeremy Matlow and Commissioner Jack Porter voted against the sale. Commissioner Jeremy Matlow expressed his concern about not seeking competitive bids according to city policy. He commented further, stating […]
The National Education Association (NEA), which collaborates with approximately 14,000 school districts, recently debated and voted to support a number of resolutions and policy recommendations at their annual meeting. Among the items adopted during the meeting was New Business Item 39, which outlines an action plan to promote Critical Race Theory (CRT). The plan states, […]
UPDATED At today’s budget workshop, City Commissioners unanimously approved of City staff’s plan to provide a $15/hour minimum wage for all permanent and OPS employees. Original Story At the City of Tallahassee budget workshop today, elected officials will discuss workforce compensation and consider a staff recommendation that all permanent and Other Personnel Staff (OPS) employees […]
On June 21st, 2021, the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) celebrated multiple promotions within the department as well as the addition of the captain rank. Vincent Boccio and Danielle Davis will be the new captains and will assist the department in addressing related to large gatherings and shootings in the city. Calvin Bedenbaugh and Ginny Osbourn […]
The City Commission approved the donation of city-owned lots and the disbursement of $195,000 to partner with Big Bend Habitat for Humanity on the construction of three homes. The funds originate from the Affordable Housing Trust which currently has over $1 million in unallocated funds. The city is eligible to participate in the Community Contribution […]
The Chief of Police Lawrence Revell appeared on The Morning Show with Preston Scott on Monday June 7th, 2021 and discussed concerns about the use of force related to a recent incident and staff issues with the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD). On the use of force incident, Revell stated that the events that transpired between […]
Starting on Monday, June 14, Betton Road will close for construction and will remain closed to thru traffic for approximately 10 months. According to the City of Tallahassee, the primary purpose of the project is to reconstruct the aging road base on Betton Road, which is reaching the end of its service life. The City […]