BREAKING: Another $50K from California Targets City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox

BREAKING: Another $50K from California Targets City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox

Campaign filings submitted this past Friday, show political groups that are targeting Tallahassee City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox received another injection of campaign funds from the the California group called the Green Advocacy Project. The Green Advocacy Project is a progressive group based in Palo Alto, California. Florida Division of Elections records show that the Florida […]

County Commissioner Brian Welch Refutes “Say No 2 Doak” Claim About Increase in Killearn Estates Traffic

County Commissioner Brian Welch Refutes “Say No 2 Doak” Claim About Increase in Killearn Estates Traffic

In a statement requested by Tallahassee Reports, Leon County Commissioner Brian Welch – who represents voters living in Killearn Estates – refuted claims made in a campaign mailer recently sent to Killearn Estates residents stating that the Northeast Gateway project will “dump thousands of cars into Killearn” and threaten the safety of “our children.” Commissioner […]

Progressive Movement Plans Takeover of City Hall

Progressive Movement Plans Takeover of City Hall

A group of progressive activists – led by current Tallahassee City Commissioners Jeremy Matlow and Jack Porter- are working to take control of the city commission and to expand their influence over local government with significant financial help from a progressive group located in Palo Alto, California. Commissioner Matlow said he did not agree entirely […]

City Commissioner Seat 3: Jeremy Matlow Challenged by David Bellamy

City Commissioner Seat 3: Jeremy Matlow Challenged by David Bellamy

Tallahassee City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow is being challenged by Dr. David Bellamy during this election cycle. Matlow was elected to City Commission Seat 3 in 2018. Matlow won by 327 votes, defeating Lisa Brown 50.25 percent to 49.75 percent. Matlow is a successful local business owner operating various restaurants and entertainment establishments. Bellamy is an […]

Commissioner Jack Porter Targets Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox Over Abortion Resolution Vote

Commissioner Jack Porter Targets Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox Over Abortion Resolution Vote

Tallahassee City Commissioner Jack Porter is using campaign text messages to attack City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox, who is pro-choice, for her decision not to entangle city commission business with abortion politics. Back in October, 2021, a resolution came before the Tallahassee City Commission supporting a woman’s right to choose. The resolution passed 3-2 with City […]

California Group, with Bernie Sanders Ties, Sends $50,000 to Aid Tallahassee’s Progressive Candidates

California Group, with Bernie Sanders Ties, Sends $50,000 to Aid Tallahassee’s Progressive Candidates

State campaign records show that a progressive group based in California -led by former Bernie Sanders campaign employees – is financing the efforts of campaign consultant Max Herrle who is helping the Adner Marcelin Tallahassee City Commission. Herrle is a former local lobbyist who has close ties with City Commissioner Jack Porter and Jeremy Matlow. […]

City Commissioners Jeremy Matlow & Jack Porter Target City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox

City Commissioners Jeremy Matlow & Jack Porter Target City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox

In a break from tradition, two Tallahassee City Commissioners are publicly supporting an effort to defeat a colleague, City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox. Seldom – if ever – have two elected officials from the same political party, serving on the Tallahassee City Commission, publicly teamed up to target a colleague. When asked about the situation, City […]