Property Tax Fact Check: Porter Supported Property Tax Increase Until Police Needed More Funding
In the final weeks leading up to the August 20 election, City Commissioner Jack Porter and her supporters are trying hard to…
Local Races
Democrats Accuse Party Leader, Matlow Aide, Ryan Ray of Bias, Promoting Division on City Commission
There is mounting criticism directed at Leon County Democratic Executive Committee Chair Ryan Ray from other Democrats about Ray’s role as the…
City Commissioner Jack Porter, Rudy Ferguson & Louis Dilbert Answer Questions at Candidate Forum
On June 25th, WFSU held a forum hosting City Commission seat 1 candidates including Louis Dilbert, Rudy Ferguson and incumbent Jack Porter.…
NEBA Forum Highlights Differences, Ideological Divide, Between Richardson, Inman-Johnson
On Tuesday, June 25th, the Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates (NEBA) forum featuring Tallahassee city commission Seat 1 candidates, Commissioner Curtis…
Rudy Ferguson Defends Law Enforcement, Asked to Leave Democratic Party by DEC Chairman, Ryan Ray
Rudy Ferguson, a candidate for Tallahassee City Commission and challenger to Commissioner Jack Porter, filed a complaint with the Florida Democratic Party…
Breaking News: Commissioner Matlow Creates Political Committee Ahead of Local Elections
This does not happen every political cycle. On June 7, Tallahassee City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow announced he was creating a new political…
Campaign Fundraising Update, Two Challengers Raise Over $60,000
On April 10th, local candidates for political office filed their latest campaign contribution and expense reports with Leon County Supervisor of Elections.…
Local Political Briefs: McNeil to Run, Corey Simon Challenged, Pons Back on Ballot
Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil will Seek Re-Election On March 25th, Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil announced his decision to seek re-election.…
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…
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…
Local Political Briefs: City Districts, Law Enforcement, Teacher Pay Raises, District 4
As the local political campaign season gets underway, ahead of the 2024 primary & general elections, TR will periodically provide information on…
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…