Local Politics: Mayor Dailey, Matlow Choose Candidates in City Races

Local Politics: Mayor Dailey, Matlow Choose Candidates in City Races

The longstanding tradition of local elected officials remaining publicly “neutral” in elections that involve colleagues has fallen victim to the battle for control of the city commission between the progressive movement in Tallahassee and traditional Democrats in recent election cycles. This cycle will be no different. With the city commission stuck in 3-2 split on […]

Leon County Commissioner Caban Announces Bid For Re-Election

Leon County Commissioner Caban Announces Bid For Re-Election

On Friday, Leon County Commissioner Christian Caban announced his bid for re-election for County Commission District 2. Caban defeated Hannah Crow in the 2022 race for the seat held by Jimbo Jackson, who tragically passed away in May, 2022. In the press release (provided below), Caban stated he “proudly launches his campaign for re-election” and […]

Superintendent Candidate Joe Burgess Supports Teacher Pay Raise

Superintendent Candidate Joe Burgess Supports Teacher Pay Raise

On February 6th, Joe Burgess, principal of Chiles High School and candidate for Leon County School Superintendent released a statement in support of teacher pay raises, stating, “It’s time to pay teachers a livable wage.” This announcement was released as negotiations between the Leon Classroom Teacher Association (LCTA) and the Leon County School District remain […]

Local Campaign Reports Show Six Candidates Surpass $50K

Local Campaign Reports Show Six Candidates Surpass $50K

The latest campaign finance reports filed with the Leon County Supervisor of Elections show six candidates have surpassed $50,000 with more than six months until the first vote will be cast. You can review candidate donors here. The six candidates with over $50,000 in contributions include: -Superintendent Rocky Hanna -Leon County Commission At-Large candidate, Commissioner […]

City Commissioner Jack Porter Files for Re-election

City Commissioner Jack Porter Files for Re-election

City Commissioner Jack Porter announced on Monday that she is seeking re-election to her seat on the Tallahassee City Commission. She filed the formal paper work with the Leon County Supervisor of Elections on February 24. She announced her plans on Twitter. Porter tweeted, “We’ve got unfinished business, y’all I’m officially running for re-election!” The […]

Leon County Commissioner Brian Welch Raises $62K in First Month of Campaign

Leon County Commissioner Brian Welch Raises $62K in First Month of Campaign

The re-election campaign of Leon County Commissioner Brian Welch is reporting that the campaign collected a total of $62,815 in contributions from over 200 donors in the first month of fundraising. Welch announced is intention to run for re-election earlier this year. During Welch’s initial run for office in 2020, Welch raised $56,056 with approximately […]

Local Election Winners: Three Incumbents and Three New Faces

Local Election Winners: Three Incumbents and Three New Faces

Tallahassee Mayor Mayor John Dailey held off a challenge from Leon County Commissioner Kristin Dozier, winning by just under 4,000 votes. Leon County Commission Incumbent Leon County Commissioner Nick Maddox won re-election over Josh Johnson. Also, two new faces will be introduced later this month to fill the seats vacated by Dozier (District 5) and […]

Three Issues that Separate Dailey and Dozier: Progressive Endorsements, Stadium Votes & the City Manager

Three Issues that Separate Dailey and Dozier: Progressive Endorsements, Stadium Votes & the City Manager

All the TV commercials. mailers and social media posts have been deployed and election day awaits. Listed below are three issues that separate the two mayoral candidates, Mayor John Dailey and former Leon County Commissioner Kristin Dozier. Progressive Endorsements Both Dailey and Dozier are registered Democrats, as are all members of the city commission. However, […]

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