NEBA Hosts Candidate Forum for Leon County Commission Race

NEBA Hosts Candidate Forum for Leon County Commission Race

Today, the Tallahassee Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates (NEBA) hosted a virtual candidate forum for the Leon County Commission At Large Group 1 race. The seven candidates on the ballot are Robin Colson, Carolyn Cummings, Scott Flowers, Danielle Irwin, Kelly Otte, Melissa Villar, and Jeff Hendry. The candidates were first asked about the most […]

Leon County Commission Candidate Profile: Kelly Otte

Leon County Commission Candidate Profile: Kelly Otte

Kelly Otte filed to run for Leon County Commission at Large Group 1 in December 2019. Otte is joined in the race by Melissa Villar, Jeff Hendry, Scott Flowers, Danielle Irwin, Robin Colson, and Carolyn Cummings. Incumbent Mary Ann Lindley is retiring. Otte who served as the executive director at the PACE Center for Girls […]

City Commission Candidate Profile: Bill Schack

City Commission Candidate Profile: Bill Schack

In January 2020, Bill Schack filed to run for City Commission Seat 2. Incumbent Curtis Richardson is also running for the position, as well as Trish Brown, Lynette Halter, and Geraldine Seay. Schack has lived in Tallahassee for over 30 years. He graduated from Florida State University and went on to work in hospitality. Currently, […]

City Commission Candidate Profile: Curtis Richardson

City Commission Candidate Profile: Curtis Richardson

In October 2019, City Commissioner Curtis Richardson filed to run for reelection for City Commission Seat 2. Bill Schack, Trish Brown, Lynette Halter, and Geraldine Seay are also running for the position. Richardson was elected to the City Commission in 2014. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology and master’s degree in School Psychology from […]

Public Defender Candidate Profile: Andy Thomas

Public Defender Candidate Profile: Andy Thomas

Andy Thomas, incumbent Public Defender of the Second Judicial Circuit, is running for re-election in 2020. Jessica Yeary is also running for the position. Thomas earned his law degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 1979. He has worked as a criminal defense lawyer since 1981 and has worked in many […]

City Commission Candidate Profile: Jermaine Miller

City Commission Candidate Profile: Jermaine Miller

Jermaine Miller filed to run for City Commission Seat 1 in November 2019. Jacqueline Porter, William Moore, and incumbent Elaine Bryant are also running for the position. Miller is a community activist and homelessness advocate. He graduated from East Gadsden High School and worked in catering at Florida State University. He has also worked with […]

City Commission Candidate Profile: William Moore

City Commission Candidate Profile: William Moore

In October 2019, William Moore filed to run for City Commission Seat 1. Incumbent Elaine Bryant is also running for the position, as well as Jacqueline Porter and Jermaine Miller. Moore graduated from Leon High School in 2019 and now attends Florida State University as a neuroscience major. He has worked for Scriberr News, and […]

PBA, Firefighters Release Local Candidate Endorsements

PBA, Firefighters Release Local Candidate Endorsements

The Big Bend Chapter of the Police Benevolent Association and the Tallahassee Professional Firefighters IAFF L-2339 released endorsements for select local offices. The Big Bend PBA made the following endorsements: -Elaine Bryant for Tallahassee City Commission Seat 1 -Curtis Richardson for Tallahassee City Commission Seat 2 -Brian Welch for Leon County Commission District 4 -Jeff […]

City Commission Candidate Profile: Jacqueline (“Jack”) Porter

City Commission Candidate Profile: Jacqueline (“Jack”) Porter

In September 2019, Jacqueline (“Jack”) Porter filed to run for City Commission Seat 1. Incumbent Elaine Bryant is also running for the position, as well as William Moore and Jermaine Miller. Porter graduated from Florida State University with a degree in philosophy and religious studies. Jack has a master degrees in Urban & Regional Planning […]

City Commission Candidate Profile: Elaine Bryant

City Commission Candidate Profile: Elaine Bryant

City Commissioner Elaine Bryant announced her run for Seat One in September 2019. William Moore, Jermaine Miller, and Jacqueline Porter are also running for the Seat One position. Bryant was appointed City Commissioner in December 2018 to replace Scott Maddox. She is currently the CEO of EW Bryant Associates, a consulting training firm. She has […]

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