City Attorney Confirms New Bar Hours May Create Law Enforcement Issues, More Drinking
Last January the City Commission voted 3-2 to change the closing time for restaurants and nightclubs from 2:30 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.…
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Elected Officials to Hear About “Killearn Corridor” in Study Update
On May 16th, the members of the Capital Regional Transportation Planning Agency (CRTPA) will get an update on the Thomasville Road Planning…
After 22% Increase In Salaries, City Seeks More Raises
After receiving a 22% increase in average salaries from 2008 to 2015, the City budget staff is asking for more increases for non-public…
City Staff Distorts Facts, Hides Increased Spending from City Commissioners
It has now become clear that the City of Tallahassee budget staff presented distorted facts about General Fund spending trends to City…
City Commission Candidates Stake Out Positions at NEBA Forum
The Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates (NEBA) held a political forum on Tuesday for candidates seeking positions on the City Commission.…
City Manager: “We Were Ambushed”
The Citizens for Responsible Spending (CRS) and members of the Budget Hawks made several presentations at Wednesday’s City Commission meeting. The groups…
COT Employee Salaries Outpace Teachers, State Workers with 22% Growth Since 2008
Has the average salary for City of Tallahassee general fund employees increased by 20% since 2008? Former Mayor Penny Herman, a member…
CRTPA Board Rescinds Executive Director Job Offer After Additional “Requests.”
At the Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency (CRTPA) meeting this past Monday, the Board voted, after a motion by City Commissioner Scott…
Memorial Service for Carolyn Pippenger, Local Business Owner and Community Leader, Scheduled for Saturday
Carolyn Pippenger, owner of SignPrinters and an active member of the local community, passed away on April 15, 2016. Along with her…
Documents Show Elected Leaders Support the Move to a Vehicle Mileage Tax
Tallahassee Reports has learned that local elected leaders have been supporting a move to tax vehicle miles traveled by individuals for a…
City, County to Consider $300,000 Study that Supports a New Tax on Vehicle Miles Traveled
At this Wednesday’s City Commission meeting, elected officials will consider spending approximately $300,000 on a study that will provide support for the…
Outside Legal Bills for Firefighter Lawsuit Cost Taxpayers $238,000
Tallahassee Reports has learned that the City of Tallahassee paid $238,426 to an outside law firm for legal services associated with the…