The Leon County Commissioners approved the repeal of the current ordinance in Chapter 11, Article VIII, regarding soliciting. The Board also addressed drafting a law to address issues involving indecent behavior and approved a reallocation of $491,000 to the Leon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) for two new officer positions. Ultimately, Chair Bill Proctor’s motion to […]
During the December 14th meeting, the Leon County School Board (LCSB) approved the purchase of property from Pine Cone Woods, LLC for $950,000. The property is located at Thomasville Road adjacent to Chiles High School. The 28.75-acre property gives the LCSB the flexibility for constructing future projects that potentially may serve the needs of the […]
Listed is a summary of the topics covered at the December 14, 2021 Leon County School Board meeting. — Camden Bailey, 9th grade, received the Everhart Super Star award for his activities as a special Olympian. — Superintendent Rocky Hannah recognized Earline Preston for her 50 years of service for Leon County Schools. Preston has […]
Home Alone Trivia Night – Brass TapDate: Tuesday, December 14, 2021, begins @ 6:30 p.m.Where: The Brass Tap, 1321 Thomasville Rd.Cost: Free What you’ll get: Test your knowledge of the famed Home Alone Movies! Enjoy good food and cold drinks at Brass Tap. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. Wonderful Wednesday with Belle and the BandDate: […]
During the City of Tallahassee’s Commission meeting this Wednesday, December 8, the city recognized the city’s Communications Director, Alison Faris, who was named the 2021 Communicator of the Year by the Florida Municipal Communicators Association (FMCA). The award recognizes a communications professional with more than five years in the government communications field who demonstrates leadership […]
In an effort to strengthen the city’s commitment to ethics and compliance, the Tallahassee City Commissioners unanimously passed two new policies, the “Whistleblower Policy” and the “Anti-Fraud Policy.” During an audit of the city’s ethics code and critical policies conducted by Inspector General Dennis Sutton, it was noted that the city does not have an […]
After over 4 hours of citizen comment, elected official debate and legal wrangling, the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency (IA) voted 7-5 to approve the process to obtain financing for projects totaling up to $115.8. The projects include the $20 million project to update Doak Campbell Stadium. Before the much anticipated vote, but after the motion on […]
On Wednesday, December 8, the City Commissioners voted to approve the negotiation of terms with Peerless Development to sell a city-owned vacant lot that totals 0.26 acres. The item passed in a 3-2 vote with Commissioner Jeremy Matlow and Commissioner Jack Porter in opposition. Recently the city received an unsolicited request from a developer, Peerless […]
Provided below are brief notes for eleven items addressed at the December 8th Tallahassee City Commission. —–The City Commission directed the city manager to negotiate a joint development agreement to facilitate future affordable housing on Dantzler Street for the Magnolia Acre project. The venture allows for the largest number of affordable housing units to be […]
UPDATE This item was removed from the Tallahassee City Commission agenda for December 8th. There appears to be some discrepancy over the item. TR was told that the developer has not requested a road be constructed as a condition for moving forward. Check back for updates. Original Story On Wednesday December 8th, the Tallahassee City […]