On February 8, 2022, Leon County Commissioners agreed to move forward with signing and submitting a participation agreement for the opioid litigation settlement involving Endo Health Solutions, Inc. and Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. settlement proposal. In June 2018, Leon County entered into a contract with outside counsel, Levin, Papantonio, P.A., and Parks Law, LLC, to represent […]
The Leon County Commissioners unanimously approved the creation of a committee on the Status of Men and Boys as requested by Sheriff Walt McNeil during a previous meeting in December 2021. In the December county meeting, McNeil presented a report – Anatomy of a Homicide Project – which analyzed murders in Leon County between the […]
Listed below is a summary of the topics covered at the January 25th, 2021 Leon County Commission meeting. –The County Commissioners recognized the Bradley family and the Bradley’s Country Store for their 50th Annual Fun Day. –Commissioner Nick Maddox recognized Timothy Firley and two others for their heroic rescue of a driver when their car […]
The Leon County Commission voted down an ordinance that addressed public health and safety issues, including issues related to homelessness. The vote took place during the Tuesday evening county meeting on January 25, 2022. Tallahassee Reports has previously reported on this issue. In a county commission meeting in December 2021, Commissioners Bill Proctor, Brian Welch, […]
On Tuesday, January 25, 2022, Leon County Commissioners will hear an update on a request they made during the December 14 meeting to draft new laws regarding solicitation, camping in public areas, and public defecation or urination. In December, the commissioners, in a 4-3 vote, requested county staff to draft an ordinance that repeals Chapter […]
At the December 14th Leon County Commission meeting, the Board accepted the Citizens’ North Monroe Street Corridor Task Force Final Report and staff recommendations. On April 13, 2021, the Board created the Citizens’ North Monroe Street Corridor Task Force to examine issues along the corridor, from Fred George Road and Tharpe Street, including infrastructure and […]
Listed below is a summary of the topics covered at the December 14, 2021 Leon County Commission meeting. –The Leon County Commissioners recognized the successes and retirement of Leon County Library Director Debra Sears. Sears has served the Leon County Library System for over 13 years. –The county was presented a $55,000 donation from the […]
The Leon County Commissioners approved the repeal of the current ordinance in Chapter 11, Article VIII, regarding soliciting. The Board also addressed drafting a law to address issues involving indecent behavior and approved a reallocation of $491,000 to the Leon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) for two new officer positions. Ultimately, Chair Bill Proctor’s motion to […]
Leon County government recently informed employees that mandates related to masks and vaccines are no longer being enforced. The communication from Candice Wilson, Leon County’s Human Resources Director, stated: “Dear Leon County employee, with the passage of the new bills from the special session of the Florida Legislature the mandates related to masks, medical or […]
Three-term Leon County Commissioner Kristin Dozier recently announced she will not be seeking reelection for the District 5 seat in 2022. Before her election in 2010, Dozier worked for eleven years at her family’s local construction company, Mad Dog Construction. Dozier also earned her associate’s degree from Tallahassee Community College, a Bachelor’s degree in Religion, […]