Mayor Gillum Paid by Group Promoting “Ban the Box”
Tallahassee Reports has obtained documents that show Mayor Andrew Gillum is being paid by a group that is advocating for cities accross…
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City Commission Wrestles With Sidewalk Priorities
The city of Tallahassee has been wrestling for a way to prioritize sidewalk construction for the last couple of years. A mix…
Mayor Gillum Backs Campaign Donor, Ethics Board Opponent for City Ethics Position
According to agenda item documents to be presented to the full City Commission on Wednesday, Mayor Andrew Gillum is recommending that Ms.…
Mayor Gillum, City Move To “Ban” Criminal Background Question From Job Application
A discussion initiated by Mayor Gillum on December 15, 2014 about eliminating criminal background questions from government employment applications may be headed…
Leadership Council on Gun Violence Identifies Suspects and Victims of Crime
The Leadership Council on Gun Violence provided the City Commission with detailed information about the victims and suspects of gun violence and…
City Procurement Process Plagued with More Controversy
Tallahassee Reports received an anonymous tip detailing “unfair practices” with the City’s procurement process. The tip addressed the relationship between the Manager…
High Level City Official Corrects Information Provided to City Commissioners at Public Meeting
A public records request by Tallahassee Reports has resulted in documents that indicates that a high level city official provided the City…
City’s Ethics Amendment Had Impact Before Passage, Maddox Raises $41,925 In One Day
One of the provisions of the ethics amendment, passed by two-thirds of City voters during the recent elections, limited campaign contributions to…
Unbalanced Bidding Raises Questions About City Asphalt Contract
One of the most hotly contested contracts awarded by the City of Tallahassee is the the contract to pave the streets of…
City of Tallahassee To Consider Stepping Into Marriage Equality Debate
On November 5, 2014, the Quality of Life Target Issue Committee, which is chaired by Commissioner Nancy Miller and Commissioner Gil Ziffer,…
City Passes Over FDLE General Counsel for In-House Ethics Position, Questions Arise Over Qualifications of New Hire
When the City Attorney and City Auditor filled the in-house ethics officer position last month, they passed on hiring the former General…
Who Are The Major Donors to Local Campaigns?
Using publicly available information, Tallahassee Reports has built a data base of donations and expenditures for this past cycle of local elections.…