Group Seeking Arts Funding from CRA has Ties to Controversial City Vendor
The Big Bend Community Development Corporation (Big Bend CDC), one of three groups in line to receive part of a $3 million cultural…
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Leon County Planning Commission Appointment Raises Questions About Transparency, Conflicts
At the June 19th Leon County Commission meeting, County Commissioner and mayoral candidate John Dailey nominated Robert Volpe to serve as one…
Two New Faces on Downtown Improvement Authority
The Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority (DIA) will get two new members and two current seat holders were reappointed. Current members William Moor,…
Blueprint Committee Accelerates Bannerman Road Construction, Other Projects
The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors (IA Board) met today to address funding and project delivery for the first five years of…
Leon County Votes to Place Children’s Services Council on 2020 Ballot
After approximately 80 public speakers, the Leon County Commission voted to place a referendum on the 2020 ballot to fund a Children’s…
Local Media Publishes Erroneous Facts About Children’s Services Council Days Before Pivotal Vote
Days before a vote by the Leon County Commission on the Children’s Services Council (CSC), the Tallahassee Democrat reported there were eight…
Mayoral Candidate Dailey Wants to Give Citizens More Time to Speak, Move Lobbyist Contracts
On the Voice of Freedom Today morning show on RealTalk 93.3 this morning, Leon County Commissioner and mayoral candidate John Dailey told…
Tallahassee Democrat Reporter Declares “Dire” Situation for Children in Leon County
Despite the current debate over the need for a Children’s Services Council, Tallahassee Democrat reporter TaMaryn Waters let readers know that her…
Commissioner Lindley Flips, Children’s Services Tax Moves to Public Hearing
In a meeting dominated by supporters of the creation of a Children’s Services Council, the Leon County Commission voted 6-1 to move…
Leon Crime Rate Down, Still Leads Florida
Despite a significant annual decrease, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement released data for 2017 that shows Leon County leads the state…
Education Indicators Highlight Success, Note Low Performing Elementary Schools
On May 22nd the Leon County Commission will receive a report put together by staff that provides an overview of existing research…
County Commissioner Lindley Joins Desloge, Speaks Out Against Children’s Services Council
Days after County Commissioner Bryan Desloge said he will not support a referendum for a Children’s Services Council (CSC), fellow Commissioner Mary…