Based on the sheer volume of endorsements by local community leaders, the bid for City Commission Seat 1 is quickly becoming the race to watch. The campaign pits current City Commissioner Elaine Bryant against three challengers. However, a closer look at social media presence, donations, and endorsements reveals that race is shaping up to be […]
On Wednesday the Tallahassee Police Department announced it has placed one of its officers on leave over a “questionable” social media post. Tallahassee Reports has obtained a copy of the Facebook post. In a TPD statement, Police Chief Lawrence Revell said, “I hold every representative of TPD to the highest standard, whether on duty or […]
At today’s City Commission meeting, the Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the amended FY 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan and FY 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan in order to accept $1,878,411 in CARES Act funding. The funding will be used for housing and community development initiatives in response to the impacts of COVID-19 in Tallahassee. The COVID-19 CARES […]
The City Commissioners will review updates on three transportation projects at their July 8 meeting. The Weems Road Extension, Weems Road PASS Phase 2, and FAMU Way Phase 3 are all expected to be complete by the end of this year. Weems Road ExtensionConstruction for the Weems Road Extension project began in April 2019. The […]
At the July 8 meeting, the City Commissioners introduced an ordinance that increases restrictions on contact between the City and vendors during competitive solicitation for goods and services. Ordinance 20-O-04 amends Section 2-357 of the Code of General Ordinances. Notably, the ordinance will change the effective date of the “cone of silence”—the period of time […]
It appears the City of Tallahassee is moving forward with painting a Black Lives Matter mural at the intersection of Gaines Street and Railroad Avenue. Greg Tish, a radio host with RealTalk 93.3, posted a picture of the intersection yesterday. In addition, upon an inquiry from WFLA 100.7 host Preston Scott, Mayor John Dailey confirmed […]
At their meeting today, the City Commission approved a $182,500 personal injury settlement with Annie Brown, who was injured when a City vehicle collided with her vehicle. According to the meeting agenda, the incident occurred in December 2018 on East Tharpe Street. As Brown was making a left turn into a parking lot, a City […]
At their meeting on June 29, the Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board unanimously voted to establish a $250,000 disaster assistance program for businesses in the Greater Frenchtown/Southside (GFS) district. According to a press release, the purpose of the program is to give aid to small businesses within the district that are struggling with the […]
The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency has asked the public for input on the design of the Debbie Lightsey Nature Park. From June 21 to June 27, Blueprint’s website will host virtual engagement activities for the public to learn about the Southwest Greenways and Debbie Lightsey Nature Park project and provide feedback. Activities include a live chat […]
At the June 17th meeting, the City Commission voted 5-0 to introduce a proposed ordinance necessary to establish an Office of Inspector General under the authority of the City Auditor. The first and only public hearing for the ordinance is scheduled for July 8, 2020. During the December 4, 2019, City Commission meeting the Commission […]