Updated Though the meeting agenda indicated that the Commission would take action on the issue, no action was taken. Goad said this was the case because the Ethics Board operates independently. Meadows-Keefe said the Board plans to advertise the position for 30 days and interview candidates in November. Original Story The City Commission addressed the […]
Information provided by the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) shows that there were approximately 400 incidents reported in August, 2019. Of those incidents, 335 were property incidents and 65 were violent incidents. A regional breakdown of the incidents – based on TPD defined quadrants – shows that the Northwest quadrant of Tallahassee led the month with […]
At the Monday Leon County Schools (LCS) Board Agenda Review meeting, Board member Rosanne Wood inquired about highlighting schools that have successfully implemented strategies that resulted in a decline in discipline measures like suspensions. Ms. Wood stated that her idea is to focus on praising those schools that have used innovative strategies in addressing discipline […]
On Tuesday, September 10, 2019, the Leon County School (LCS) Board will consider changes to the Board’s public records policy. Per the LCS staff, the proposed “policy revisions removes duplicative language and includes provisions that maintain consistency and continuity for requests for public records in accordance with Florida Statutes.” One of the changes includes updating […]
At the August 27th Leon County School Board (LCSB) meeting, elected officials approved an application seeking revenue for the district’s turnaround plan for Bond Elementary, Oak Ridge Elementary, and Pineview Elementary. The LCSB submitted a Turnaround School Supplemental Services Application to the Florida Department of Education in compliance with Senate Bill 7070. The Board requested […]
It appears the fate of the proposed Northeast Gateway, a new road slated to connect with Shamrock Road in Killearn Estates, rests with the outcome of a traffic analysis. The analysis will be completed sometime in December. At Thursday’s Blueprint meeting, it became clear that elected officials were impacted by the organized opposition to the […]
Information provided by the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) shows that there were 17 violent incidents and 80 property incidents reported for the week of August 29th – September 4th. A regional breakdown of the incidents – based on TPD defined quadrants – shows that the Southwest quadrant of Tallahassee led the week with 30 property […]
After listening to citizens complain about the Blueprint process, City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow voiced strong opinions of his own, which kicked off a spirited discussion among elected officials. Referring to the Blueprint process, Matlow said, “This is madness….it’s a sham.” Matlow railed on a process that he implied benefits developers and monied interests. He voiced […]
On Thursday, September 5th, 2019 the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency voted to approve a $34.5 million budget. The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency is composed of all Leon County Commissioners (7) and Tallahassee City Commissioners (5). The budget included $27 million allocated for the Blueprint Infrastructure Capital program and $3.5 million for Blueprint operations. Also, elected officials voted […]
On Thursday, September 5th, 2019 the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency will consider adopting a new policy that will allow for Blueprint expenditures to be allocated to affordable housing projects. Based on staff analysis, currently, Blueprint may expend penny sales tax dollars on acquisition of land for affordable housing subject to the constraints authorized under Florida law. […]