Lobbyist Led Group Hires Newly Elected House Member, Ramon Alexander
State representative Richard Corcoran, who was recently designated as Florida House speaker, made news with an aggressive slate of ethics reforms. He…
Lila Jaber
Despite Eight Applications, City Extends Deadline for Ethics Board Position
When the City’s appointment to the Ethics Board, Lila Jaber, announced her resignation, the City of Tallahassee set a deadline of November…
More Conflicts With City’s Ethics Board Chairman, Gunster Law Firm and City of Tallahassee
Roughly two weeks before Mayor Andrew Gillum recommended Lila Jaber as the City Commission’s appointment to the newly formed independent ethics board,…
Ethics Board Chairman Failed to Disclose Her Law Firm’s Contract with City
Current Chairman of the City’s newly formed independent Ethics Board, Lila Jaber, failed to disclose a business relationship between her law firm,…
City’s Ethics Board Attorney Recommends Independent Hiring Process
The Chair of the City of Tallahassee Ethics Board, Lila Jaber, asked the recently hired counsel to the Board, Mr. Gerald Currington,…
City Ethics Officer Did Not Inform Board of Possible Conflict, Calls Situation “Entirely Acceptable”
Tallahassee Reports spoke with the City’s appointed Ethics Officer, Julie Meadows-Keefe, about the hiring of a law firm to serve as counsel…
City Ethics Board Hires Law Firm Doing Business with City of Tallahassee
At the July meeting of the City’s Ethics Board, the General Counsel position was filled by a lawyer who is employed by…
Mayor Gillum Backs Campaign Donor, Ethics Board Opponent for City Ethics Position
According to agenda item documents to be presented to the full City Commission on Wednesday, Mayor Andrew Gillum is recommending that Ms.…
After Debate, Ethics Panel Votes For Charter Level Ethics Officer
During the 17th meeting of the City’s Ethics Advisory Panel, on Monday June 10, the issue of oversight authority was front and…
Ethics Advisory Panel Struggles With Oversight Issue, Chairperson Barnett Calls for Charter Amendment
While the City’s Ethics Advisory Panel is set to recommend significant changes to ethics rules for elected officials with respect to financial…