Local Media Publishes Erroneous Facts About Children’s Services Council Days Before Pivotal Vote

Local Media Publishes Erroneous Facts About Children’s Services Council Days Before Pivotal Vote

Days before a vote by the Leon County Commission on the Children’s Services Council (CSC), the Tallahassee Democrat reported there were eight CSC’s in the state of Florida and that Leon County could become the ninth. However, this is incorrect. To date, nine Florida counties have created CSC’s that invest property tax dollars in the […]

County Commissioner Lindley Joins Desloge, Speaks Out Against Children’s Services Council

County Commissioner Lindley Joins Desloge, Speaks Out Against Children’s Services Council

Days after County Commissioner Bryan Desloge said he will not support a referendum for a Children’s Services Council (CSC),  fellow Commissioner Mary Ann Lindley has publicly voiced the same position. The proposed CSC would be funded by a millage rate increase that would raise $7-$8 million annually. Lindley explained her position in a Facebook comment […]

City of Tallahassee to Vote on Children’s Services Council and Firearms Regulations

City of Tallahassee to Vote on Children’s Services Council and Firearms Regulations

At their next meeting, the Tallahassee City Commission will vote on non-binding resolutions that support the establishment of a children’s services council and new firearms regulations. The Children’s Services Council At their last meeting, the Board of County Commissioners of Leon County considered an agenda item regarding a 2018 ballot initiative that establishes an independent […]

Does Leon County Need a Children’s Services Council?

Does Leon County Need a Children’s Services Council?

Now that the Leon County Commission has signaled support for a ballot initiate that would fund a Children’s Services Council (CSC) through an increase in property taxes, voters will soon have to decide if such an organization is needed. The creation of a council means Leon County citizens will be asked to support $7-8 million […]

Tallahassee Chamber Takes Position on Proposed Children’s Services Tax Process

Tallahassee Chamber Takes Position on Proposed Children’s Services Tax Process

On Tuesday, the Leon County Commission voted unanimously to move forward with a public hearing in June on a proposal to create a children’s services council. It appears elected officials are prepared to put a proposal on the ballot in November. The proposal would create an independent taxing authority which would have the authority to […]