Maddox Proposes Ethics Resolution, Mayor Gillum Votes No….Again
It appears Mayor Andrew Gillum is uncomfortable supporting recommendations from independent voices when it comes to more stringent ethics rules for elected…
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City Passes Over FDLE General Counsel for In-House Ethics Position, Questions Arise Over Qualifications of New Hire
When the City Attorney and City Auditor filled the in-house ethics officer position last month, they passed on hiring the former General…
City Staff Once Again Recommends Against Appointed Ethics Officer
On March 12, 2014, the City Commission will address the Ethics Advisory Panel recommendations that were not adopted at the Target Issue…
Tallahassee City Manager Solicited Charitable Donations from City Lobbyist, City Vendors and City Employees for Ziffer Event
Tallahassee Reports has learned through a public records request that Tallahassee City Manager Anita Favors Thompson sent out an email soliciting donations…
“We Have A Once In A Decade Opportunity”
Over a six month period from October, 2012 until July, 2013 something special happened in City Hall. Something that a lot of…
City Staff Asks Commissioners to Vote Against Ethics Panel Recommendation on Ethics Officer and Penalties
The City of Tallahassee staff will formally ask the City Commissioners to vote against some of the major recommendations made by the…
City’s Ethics Advisory Panel Proposes Major Changes for Elected Officials
Chairperson Martha Barnett said something at the City’s Ethics Advisory Panel that a number of citizens have known for a long time:…
Ethics Advisory Panel Moving Forward With Major Changes
When the city commission voted to create the Ethics Advisory Panel, they asked the committee to evaluate existing policies or procedures governing ethics,…
Ethics Advisory Panel Addresses Issue of Oversight Authority
Since October 1, 2012, the City’s Ethics Advisory Panel has held eleven meetings. The panel’s research includes gathering information from around the…
City’s Ethics Advisory Panel Hears from Sandy D’Alemberte and Former City Commissioner Lightsey
During its ninth meeting, the City’s Ethics Panel heard testimony from Sandy D’Alemberte and Former City Commissioner Debbie Lightsey. The City’s Ethics…
Tallahassee City Manager Addresses Ethics Panel, Talks About Benefits of Ethics Officer
On February 5th, 2013, Tallahassee City Manager Anita Favors-Thompson made a presentation to the Ethics Advisory Panel. The ethics panel was created…
COT Lobbyists Ordinance Allows For Secret Communication
Tallahassee Reports has learned that the COT proposed ordinance to register lobbyists will allow lobbyists to secretly communicate with city commissioners and…