Who Are The Major Donors to Local Campaigns?

Who Are The Major Donors to Local Campaigns?

Using publicly available information, Tallahassee Reports has built a data base of donations and expenditures for this past cycle of local elections. The data base includes information on over $800,000 in donations and $600,000 in expenditures. The data base covers donations and expenditures for all candidates seeking election to the Leon County Board of Commissioners […]

Drainage Issue has Citizen Feeling Ignored by the City of Tallahassee

Drainage Issue has Citizen Feeling Ignored by the City of Tallahassee

Joleen Williams has wrestled with the City of Tallahassee over drainage issues since work began next to her home in the area of a major electric utility easement. The work, which included altering the slope of the land, has resulted in flooding of her property during rainstorms. Ms. Williams, who lives in Paradise Village East, […]

First Drawings of Killearn Country Club Renovation Released

First Drawings of Killearn Country Club Renovation Released

Following a meeting with the Killearn Homeowners Association on Tuesday night, the owner of the Killearn Country Club met with club members on Wednesday night. The meeting was held to inform the members about the redevelopment plan. Tallahassee Reports previously published a story about the plan. Approximately 150 people attended the meeting and Barton Tuck, […]

The Southside Gets An Advocate…Will It Matter?

The Southside Gets An Advocate…Will It Matter?

With the election of Curtis Richardson to the City Commission, the southside of Tallahassee will get someone on the Commission that actually lives in their part of town. Mr. Richardson makes his home in Tuskegee neighborhood off of Orange avenue which is located in the heart of District 1, which is represented by Commissioner Bill […]

Andrew Gillum Group Supports Independent Ethics Office……for Congress

Andrew Gillum Group Supports Independent Ethics Office……for Congress

Tallahassee Reports has  learned that City of Tallahassee Mayor-Elect Andrew Gillum has served on the board of a national organization for the last three years, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), that supports an independent ethics board for the U.S. House of Representatives. Why is this important? At the City Commission meeting on […]

UPDATE: City Investigation Leads to Terminations and Suspensions, Questions About Management

UPDATE: City Investigation Leads to Terminations and Suspensions, Questions About Management

In July 2014, Cynthia Barber, Director of Environmental Policy & Energy Resources for the City of Tallahassee informed Equity and Workforce Development about inappropriate activity and misconduct on the part of several Building Services employees. An investigation was initiated and completed on August 27,2014.  Tallahassee Reports has uploaded the  Executive Summary here.  Names of individuals […]

BREAKING NEWS: Sex Scandal Hits City Hall

BREAKING NEWS: Sex Scandal Hits City Hall

Tallahassee Reports has confirmed that more than one City of Tallahassee employee has been terminated due to inappropriate behavior which is sexual in nature. Tallahassee Reports submitted a data request on September 10, 2014 and expects to have documents later today. Tallahassee Reports has been contacted by a number of anonymous sources about the situation […]

Financial Document Related to Brew Pub Proposes $22,000 Monthly Payment

Financial Document Related to Brew Pub Proposes $22,000 Monthly Payment

A public records request by Tallahassee Reports has revealed more details about the financial arrangements revolving around the Brew Pub at Cascades Park. On December 2013, the City Manager signed a memorandum agreement with the developer who was selected to build a restaurant in the old municipal electric building in Cascades Park. Two provisions in […]

Leon County Debates Approaches To Managing Amphitheater Concerts

Leon County Debates Approaches To Managing Amphitheater Concerts

After three concerts in the new Amphitheater in Cascades Park, the Leon County Board of County Commissioners received a detailed analysis of what went right, what went wrong and options for future activities. The raw numbers show that the three concerts cost the taxpayers approximately $175,000. The losses were attributed to the lack of attendance. […]