Listed below are unedited passages from the “AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION FOR A SEARCH WARRANT” detailing the FBI’s undercover investigation into corruption in Tallahassee. The Undercover Investigation In 2015, the FBI initiated a covert investigation into alleged corruption by local officials in Tallahassee. During the course of this investigation UCs (Under Cover) posed […]
Tallahassee Reports has learned that the City Attorney’s office is scheduled to meet with Dr. Erwin Jackson about citizens being denied the right to speak at recent city commission meetings. Dr. Jackson has made it clear to city officials that he intends to file a lawsuit under the Florida Sunshine Law if his concerns are […]
A recent lawsuit by long-time city employee Patricia McCray, alleges, among other things, that upper management at the City of Tallahassee hired family members for city jobs. McCray, who worked for the city for 19 years before being laid off, was the assistant to former City Manager Rick Fernandez McCray’s allegations about the family hires […]
FloridaPolitics.com has recently reported on comments made by Mayor Andrew Gillum on The Breakfast Club, a popular radio show that “enjoys a premium throne in the realm of hip-hop media.” The show is syndicated throughout the country and airs in 50-plus U.S. markets, including Florida stations in Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Central Florida, Jacksonville, Tallahassee […]
On Wednesday at city hall, public speakers used strong language to threaten and criticize city commissioners on different issues. There was even a tense moment between Commissioner Nancy Miller and Mayor Andrew Gillum. However, the local media decided not to report on any of these actions. Writing about public speakers addressing the controversial vacant city […]
During the most recent city commission meeting, elected leaders passed an ethics ordinance that allows for anonymous complaints and grants self-initiating authority to the City’s Independent Ethics Board. The City’s Independent Ethics Board has been seeking more authority from the city commission based on the referendum approved by voters in 2014. However, the ordinance adopts […]
On Tuesday, a number of black religious leaders met at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church to show their support for Deputy City Attorney Cassandra Jackson as the next City Attorney. The city commission previously voted 3-2 at a special meeting not to hire Jackson for the job following concerns raised by commissioners. These concerns included a lack […]
After being rebuffed by homeowners in the Rosehill neighborhood, the City of Tallahassee’s electric utility is moving to buy property off of Spencer Road to expand a electric distribution substation in northeast Tallahassee. And homeowners on Spencer Road are not happy about the decision or the process. The property purchase was scheduled to be handled […]
In a surprising development, City Commissioner Gil Ziffer has decided not to run for the Mayor of Tallahassee or to seek another city commission seat in 2018. Ziffer released the following statement this morning: With a great deal of thought and discussion with my family, I have decided to not seek the Tallahassee Mayor’s position, […]
This Wednesday city commissioners will decide on a number of issues related to the current vacancies of the city manager and city attorney positions. City Manager Staff is recommending the hiring of an executive search firm that will provide support for all components of the recruitment process, from solicitation of candidates until a candidate is […]