McNeil Releases Campaign Ad, Hits Crime-Rate and “All American City” Award
Leon County Sheriff candidate Walt McNeil has released a hard hitting TV advertisement which is sure to generate controversy on a number…
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Sheriff Candidate McNeil Concerned About the Lack of Outrage Over Leon County Crime Rate
Sheriff candidate Walt McNeil held a press conference today to comment on the newly released crime data by FDLE showing Leon County…
Tallahassee’s City Manager Seeks $23,000 Permit For Office Renovation
Tallahassee Reports has learned that Tallahassee’s City Manager, Rick Fernandez, has requested a permit to complete approximately $23,000 in renovations to his…
City Ethics Board Investigates Lightsey Pension Payment
TR has learned that the City of Tallahassee’s Independent Ethics Board has begun an investigation into the pension payments being made to…
City Attorney Confirms New Bar Hours May Create Law Enforcement Issues, More Drinking
Last January the City Commission voted 3-2 to change the closing time for restaurants and nightclubs from 2:30 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.…
After 22% Increase In Salaries, City Seeks More Raises
After receiving a 22% increase in average salaries from 2008 to 2015, the City budget staff is asking for more increases for non-public…
City Staff Distorts Facts, Hides Increased Spending from City Commissioners
It has now become clear that the City of Tallahassee budget staff presented distorted facts about General Fund spending trends to City…
City Commission Candidates Stake Out Positions at NEBA Forum
The Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates (NEBA) held a political forum on Tuesday for candidates seeking positions on the City Commission.…
City Manager: “We Were Ambushed”
The Citizens for Responsible Spending (CRS) and members of the Budget Hawks made several presentations at Wednesday’s City Commission meeting. The groups…
COT Employee Salaries Outpace Teachers, State Workers with 22% Growth Since 2008
Has the average salary for City of Tallahassee general fund employees increased by 20% since 2008? Former Mayor Penny Herman, a member…
City, County to Consider $300,000 Study that Supports a New Tax on Vehicle Miles Traveled
At this Wednesday’s City Commission meeting, elected officials will consider spending approximately $300,000 on a study that will provide support for the…
Outside Legal Bills for Firefighter Lawsuit Cost Taxpayers $238,000
Tallahassee Reports has learned that the City of Tallahassee paid $238,426 to an outside law firm for legal services associated with the…