Gillum Fails To Lead On Ethics
The City Commission vote against the Ethics Advisory Panel (EAP) recommendation for an appointed Ethics Officer was bad enough. But to think…
Martha Barnett
Mayor Marks Silences Jackson With “Kill Switch”
On Wednesday, March 12, 2014, Mayor John Marks used an electronic kill switch to repeatedly turn off the microphone being used by…
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…
“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…
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…
Oversight Authority At Center of Ethics Panel Discussion
The City’s Ethics Advisory Panel held a public hearing Wednesday night in the City Hall Chambers. But before the public meeting, 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:…