Gillum Investigation Coming to “Rapid End”

Gillum Investigation Coming to “Rapid End”

TALLAHASSEE — Leon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) Department of Investigations Chief Jeff Beasley said Tuesday he expects a “rapid end” to the investigation into Tallahassee Mayor and Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum’s alleged misuse of city property, with a report being submitted to State Attorney Jack Campbell next week. Beasley said his investigators are finished […]

Report: Gillum Campaign “Grossly Exaggerated” the Number of Donors

Report: Gillum Campaign “Grossly Exaggerated” the Number of Donors

This past Friday the Andrew Gillum campaign for governor announced the campaign had received donations from more than 7,000 contributors. However, a report by FloridaPolitics.com has found that the number is actually 5,300. FloridaPolitics.com reviewed the most recent campaign finance reports and verified 6,933 contributions. However, when duplicates were removed, the number of unique contributors […]

Commissioner Bill Proctor Speaks Up for Local Business Group, Inclusiveness at Blueprint Meeting…and Wins

Commissioner Bill Proctor Speaks Up for Local Business Group, Inclusiveness at Blueprint Meeting…and Wins

At the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency meeting today, Commissioner Bill Proctor made an impassioned argument and a motion for the inclusion of the Network Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates (NEBA) on the Economic Vitality Competitiveness Committee (EVCC). His colleagues responded by approving his motion 9-2. The motion was seconded by City Commissioner Scott Maddox. Mayor Andrew Gillum and […]

Economic Development Staff Proposes Citizen Advisory Groups Created “Internally”

Economic Development Staff Proposes Citizen Advisory Groups Created “Internally”

Through an “internal” process, the Office of Economic Vitality has created three citizen advisory groups with 43 positions that will aide the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency in deciding how to allocate  approximately $100 million in economic development monies raised through the Blueprint Sales Tax. While there was a structure for including various institutions among the groups, it […]

Budget Hawks Seek Feedback on City Budget Through Survey

Budget Hawks Seek Feedback on City Budget Through Survey

The Budget Hawks, a local financial watchdog group, is seeking feedback from citizens about the upcoming city budget process though a six question survey. Citizens can review and participate in the survey here. The City of Tallahassee is holding a budget workshop this week and one of the main questions before the elected officials is […]

McGowan’s Brings “Cheers” to Bradfordville

McGowan’s Brings “Cheers” to Bradfordville

TALLAHASSEE — A lot of pubs and bars aspire to be like the fictional bar from the 80’s sitcom, “Cheer’s.” Their owners strive to bring that easy friendliness and atmosphere “where everybody knows your name” to their quaint little watering hole. With happy regulars sitting at the bar or at mahogany tables scattered throughout the […]

With Business Incentive of $881K, Local Experts Say “Project Campus” Will Create 120 High Paying Jobs

With Business Incentive of $881K, Local Experts Say “Project Campus” Will Create 120 High Paying Jobs

The new structure of the Tallahassee-Leon County economic development apparatus is up to bat. At the next Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency (IA) meeting, elected officials will be asked to consider the approval of a business incentive of $881,000 for the purposes of persuading a local company to choose Tallahassee-Leon County over an out-of-state competitor for its […]

City Trolley Cost Taxpayers $18 per Rider

City Trolley Cost Taxpayers $18 per Rider

An analysis of costs and ridership of the City of Tallahassee’s complimentary trolley service shows that taxpayers paid $18 for each trolley rider over the period from February to May, 2017. According to the city’s website, the trolley service was developed to make it “convenient to take a break from your daily routine and support […]

Despite $3 Million Increase in Taxes and Fees, City Staff to Present $4.5 Million Budget Deficit for FY2018

Despite $3 Million Increase in Taxes and Fees, City Staff to Present $4.5 Million Budget Deficit for FY2018

Less than two years after voting for a 13% property tax increase and a year after a 2.3% property tax decrease, the City of Tallahassee professional staff will present the City Commission with a proposed budget that is $4.5 million in the hole for fiscal year 2018. The budget workshop presentation, scheduled for next week, […]

1 36 37 38 39 40 75