Leon County Commission Adopts ADL Resolution Against Hate & Extremism

Leon County Commission Adopts ADL Resolution Against Hate & Extremism

The Leon County Commission voted unanamously to adopt a resolution proposed by the adoption of an Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) resolution condemning hate and extremism at the June 8th meeting. Responding to concerns that the resolution does not address hate related to Christianity, County Commissioner Kristen Dozier said she believed that the resolution covers all religions. […]

Leon County to Consider $57 Million Spending Plan of Federal Rescue Funds

Leon County to Consider $57 Million Spending Plan of Federal Rescue Funds

Tomorrow the Leon County Commission will consider a $57 million spending plan related to funding from the American Rescue Plan (ARP). According to Leon County staff, the ARP builds upon the COVID-19 economic relief legislation enacted by Congress over the past year in providing direct financial support to address the continuing impacts of the COVID-19 […]

Leon County Votes to Implement Phase 3 Re-opening Plan

Leon County Votes to Implement Phase 3 Re-opening Plan

The Leon County Commission voted unanimously to direct the County Administrator to implement Phase 3 of the Leon County COVID-19 Response and Re-opening Plan and to schedule the first and only public hearing to consider the repeal of the mask mandate ordinance on June 8. During the discussion, Leon County Commissioner Kristen Dozier voiced concerns […]

Leon County Votes to Make Election Day a Paid Holiday

Leon County Votes to Make Election Day a Paid Holiday

At today’s Leon County Commission meeting, elected officials voted to make Election Day a paid holiday for all county employees. The proposal is estimated to have a fiscal impact of $18,560 in holiday pay, which County staff reports can be paid for from existing personnel budgets. At the April 13, 2021 meeting, the Board directed […]

Leon County to Schedule Workshop with City to Address Homelessness

Leon County to Schedule Workshop with City to Address Homelessness

During the next Leon County Commissioners meeting, the Board will consider the request to schedule a workshop with the City of Tallahassee to discuss the homelessness issue. The Board will also consider scheduling a separate workshop on affordable housing. This consideration comes after Tallahassee City Commissioners voted to delay a meeting with the County in […]

Leon County Mask Ordinance No Longer in Effect

Leon County Mask Ordinance No Longer in Effect

Due to Governor Ron DeSantis’ emergency order signed on Monday, Leon County government released a statement that says the mask ordinance is no longer in effect. The full press release is provided below. “The vaccines are working, but Florida hasn’t yet reached herd immunity and our state is still the nation’s #1 hotspot for B.1.1.7, […]

Leon County Commission Approves Schedule for Redistricting Process

Leon County Commission Approves Schedule for Redistricting Process

During the April 13th Leon County Board of County Commissioners meeting, the Commissioners heard the status report for the Commission redistricting process. They have approved the scheduling of the Public Hearing for adopting the ordinance amending the County districts. The Public Hearing will be held December 14, 2021 at six o’clock p.m. The approval of […]

Leon County Mask Mandate Depends on CDC Guidelines

Leon County Mask Mandate Depends on CDC Guidelines

At the April 13th Leon County Commission meeting elected officials discussed the status of the Leon County mask mandate. Leon County COVID cases, hospitalizations, and the positivity rate have been in steep decline since the middle of January. Also, 97,574 Leon County citizens have been vaccinated with 60,139 people completing the two-shot process. Approximately 70-75% […]

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