The recent handling of electric power restoration after Hurricane Hermine put the City of Tallahassee electric utility in headlines throughout the state of Florida. And while the post hurricane analysis is not yet completed, one thing seems abundantly clear: the communications bureaucracy did not perform as well as it should have after the storm moved […]
By Cindy O’Connell & Dr. Susan Fell Rank does not confer privilege or give power. It imposes responsibility. -Peter Drucker As the quote suggests, the responsibility for civility in the workplace falls squarely on managers. People skills employed by managers to communicate and develop an atmosphere of mutual respect which values and respects the contribution […]
As a former consumer advocate who has testified before the Florida Public Service Commission in storm recovery cases involving private utilities, it is my view the post storm focus should be on the command structure of the City’s electric utility and not Mayor Andrew Gillum. Sure, Gillum could have done a better job communicating with […]
Our local government has stained the reputation of three of our fellow citizens. Now, through legal maneuvers, they are trying to break their spirit and hide the truth. This is an embarrassing story of how the powerful hide their own failings at the expense of hard working public servants. —————————– Three dedicated public servants got […]
After 19 years she had gradually become the communications face of the City of Tallahassee. She answered questions for reporters when she could, because her boss, Anita Favors Thompson would not. You could tell when she was uncomfortable with the stock answer, but it was her job to deliver the “company line.” I remember dealing […]
Last year, Leon County, propelled by incidents in the City of Tallahassee, was ranked number one in the state in crime. In addition, preliminary data for 2015 from FDLE indicates the crime rate continues to increase. Especially violent crime, like rape and aggravated assault. So what does our City Commission do – expand the hours […]
The recent controversy involving the Tallahassee Economic Development Council and the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce made local headlines for a number of days. Here is why this controversy should matter to everyone in Tallahassee. First, during this dust up, Mayor Andrew Gillum admitted the performance of the Tallahassee Economic Development Council over the last […]
It has been two months since my father passed away from Alzheimer’s disease. He was 79 years old and lived a full life. As many are aware, Alzheimer’s disease can rip a family apart. However, due to the strength of my mother and the patience and understanding of my sister and our immediate family, we […]
By Preston Scott Once again, the highly paid ambassador for People for The American Way (Foundation), Andrew Gillum, is out on his own as a rogue member of the City of Tallahassee Commission. The Mayor has repeatedly gone his own way, without even the courtesy of consulting his fellow elected leaders. This time Mayor Gillum […]
This past week, Tallahassee Reports had the help of an intern in covering local news. The intern, who shall remain nameless, had significant experience. He had a four year degree in journalism and was working on a Masters degree. He had also worked as an intern with an NPR affiliate in South Florida. TR was […]