In a meeting on Monday, the Community Partners Committee refined the list of candidates for the next Chief of Police to three finalists. The Community Partners Committee consists of community leaders from the faith, business and law enforcement communities in Tallahassee. The committee previously met on October 9th to consider the eligible applications and narrow […]
Who are they? In the transcript of an audio recording of a discussion between Tallahassee businessman JT Burnette and several undercover FBI agents, Burnette, who is discussing the ins and outs of getting things done in Tallahassee, indicates that two city commissioners were not for sale. The discussion took place on September 21, 2016. JT […]
After Commissioner Jeremy Matlow released his evaluation of City Manager Reese Goad via Twitter, the Tallahassee City Commission passed a ceremonial vote of confidence for Goad at their October 28th workshop on ethics. Mayor John Dailey, who labeled the issue the “elephant in the room”, called for the vote. Dailey expressed support for Goad and […]
At their October 28th workshop, Tallahassee City Commissioners voted to pass several proposals granting more power to the Independent Ethics Board. The Commissioners spoke on the ethics reform proposals at the end of the workshop. Commissioner Elaine Bryant said she hoped the ethics reform package would let the Ethics Board and the community know “how […]
On Monday the Tallahassee City Commission voted to move forward with a number of ethics ordinance proposals that will give the Independent Ethics Board (IEB) more power. Together, the adopted amendments – most recommended by the IEB – will give the Board expanded authority to investigate ethics charges and levy higher fines. In addition, the […]
The City of Tallahassee announced Friday the creation of two new departments. The departments are the Department of Community Service and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. “This internal adjustment underscores my commitment to addressing our community’s greatest needs and achieving the goals set forth by the Commission as we focus on being the national […]
A city led workshop scheduled for October 28th at city hall will shape the future of Tallahassee’s Independent Ethics Board (IEB). At the workshop, the city commission will consider crafting an ordinance based on recommendations submitted by the IEB. The IEB recommendations will have to be approved by a majority of city commissioners. Ahead of […]
Throughout Wednesday and Thursday, Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey responded to City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow’s harsh criticism of City Manager Reese Goad. Dailey said that he gave the City of Tallahassee leadership the “highest marks” and that he believed they have done a “tremendous job” over the last ten months. Dailey did not respond to the […]
In a letter to City Manager Reese Goad, City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow leveled serious charges against Mr. Goad and finished the 2 1/2 page review with: “I believe that your integrity has been compromised, and I do not believe you are capable of moving our City forward. With this review I am entering a vote […]
The City Commission voted to narrow the list of potential sites for the new Tallahassee Police Department headquarters to two locations. The two locations are the Lake Bradford Road Wastewater Treatment Plant, 1815 Lake Bradford Road and the Northwood Centre, 1904 N. Monroe Street/514 W. Tharpe Street. Both properties are City-owned, which will avoid any […]