City Commission Briefs from July 7, 2021 Meeting
Mayor John Dailey and the City Commissioners recognized the Capital Park All-Star baseball team who represented Tallahassee in Mississippi, at the Dizzy…
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City Commission Discusses Affordable Home Construction Loan Program
During the Wednesday night City Commission meeting, elected officials were updated on the Affordable Home Construction Loan Program. The program has funding…
DOJ Grants Support Crisis Intervention, Body Cameras
The City Commission approved the process to apply, accept, and expend grant proceeds from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The Community…
City Receives $250,000 Grant for Youth Programs
The City Commission approved a $250,000 grant from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice at the July 7th meeting. The grant will…
Luxury Hotel Project Approved with a 3-2 Vote
In a 3-2 vote, the City Commission approved the sale of the city-owned Chevron and Johns parcels to the Valencia Development Corporation…
National Teachers Union Plans to Promote Critical Race Theory
The National Education Association (NEA), which collaborates with approximately 14,000 school districts, recently debated and voted to support a number of resolutions…
City Commission Approves Budget Plan for Raises, $15 Minimum Wage
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…
Tallahassee Police Department Celebrates Multiple Promotions
On June 21st, 2021, the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) celebrated multiple promotions within the department as well as the addition of the…
City Makes Donation to Big Bend Habitat for Humanity
The City Commission approved the donation of city-owned lots and the disbursement of $195,000 to partner with Big Bend Habitat for Humanity…
Chief Revell Addresses Politicians, Use of Force, and Staffing Levels
The Chief of Police Lawrence Revell appeared on The Morning Show with Preston Scott on Monday June 7th, 2021 and discussed concerns…
Betton Road to Close June 14th for 10 Months
Starting on Monday, June 14, Betton Road will close for construction and will remain closed to thru traffic for approximately 10 months.…
Tallahassee Awarded Coveted LEED Gold Certification
On June 2nd the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) awarded the City of Tallahassee a Gold level LEED (Leadership in Energy and…