Leon County Reviews Domi Entrepreneurial Community Impact Report

Leon County Reviews Domi Entrepreneurial Community Impact Report

On March 18, 2025, the Leon County Commissioners heard a status report from Domi Education Inc. about the impact of their programs and initiatives. Domi entered into a public-private partnership with Leon County in 2013 to help stimulate economic growth. Per Domi’s website, their “incubation programs are designed to equip entrepreneurs to launch and scale […]

Leon County Commission Approves Outside Agency, CHSP Spending

Leon County Commission Approves Outside Agency, CHSP Spending

On March 18, 2025, the Leon County Commission voted to establish the Fiscal Year 2026 maximum discretionary funding levels for outside agencies including the Community Human Services Partnership (CHSP).  Leon County allocates these funds to non-profit organizations that engage in community initiatives related to issues like homelessness and domestic violence. The budget for FY2026 is […]

Leon County Commission Holds Workshop on Southside Action Plan, Fairgrounds

Leon County Commission Holds Workshop on Southside Action Plan, Fairgrounds

On February 25, 2025, the Leon County Commission hosted a workshop where they heard presentations on the Southside Action Plan and the fairgrounds project. After discussion of those projects, Commissioner Christian Caban asked that additional attention to be devoted to the Pensacola St. corridor revitalization efforts—an area Commissioner Bill Proctor called an “outdoor insane asylum.” […]

Leon County Owns 5,752 Acres, 100 Buildings

Leon County Owns 5,752 Acres, 100 Buildings

According to a recent status report, as of December 31, 2024, the Leon County real estate portfolio consisted of 532 parcels totaling 5,752 acres, and 100 buildings with 2,252,539 square feet.  Provided below are descriptions related to the selected categories. Facilities-Owned Eighty (80) buildings support the daily business of Leon County Government, Constitutional Offices, and […]

Leon County Commission Meeting Briefs: February 11, 2025

Leon County Commission Meeting Briefs: February 11, 2025

Below are the news briefs from the Leon County Commission meeting held on February 11, 2025. The Board approved Consent Items 1-8. The consent items included: Item 7: 2024 Leon County Real Estate Portfolio Annual Report. The Report provides a summary and analysis of real estate related activities during calendar year 2024. As of December […]

Leon County Commission Gets Update on Trump Executive Orders

Leon County Commission Gets Update on Trump Executive Orders

At the February 11, 2025, Leon County Commission meeting, the commission heard a report on Gov. Ron DeSantis’s special legislative session and President Donald Trump’s recent immigration actions. Caren Street, a lobbyist from Squire Patton Boggs who represents Leon County, delivered the update. Commissioners Nick Maddox and Carolyn Cummings conveyed their concern about how Trump’s […]

Commissioner Caban Frustrated with Pensacola Street Issues

Commissioner Caban Frustrated with Pensacola Street Issues

On February 11, 2025, the Leon County Commissioners received an update on the ongoing revitalization projects along West Pensacola St. and North Monroe St., the report passed in a unanimous vote. However, during the meeting, several commissioners expressed frustration at the lack of progress on the project, specifically about the development of the W Pensacola […]

Leon County to Expand Strategic Initiatives

Leon County to Expand Strategic Initiatives

On Tuesday, February 11, the Leon County Commission (Board) will vote to add new strategic initiatives to their mission following an open discussion among elected officials and staff at the recently concluded annual retreat. The new initiatives include focus on high profile challenges related to pedestrian safety, the Miccosukee Road Greenway Trail flooding, the Children’s […]