Leon County State Lobbyist Seeks Increase in Fees, Cites City’s High Spending
The City of Tallahassee’s comparatively high spending on state lobbying is being cited by lobbyists representing Leon County government as a justification…
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Are Sandy White Beaches Coming to Tallahassee?…..Maybe
So you say you can’t bring the beach to Tallahassee? Don’t tell that to Crystal Lagoons. Based on their website, Crystal Lagoons…
Leon County Schools Responds to Federal Government Directive on Transgender Issues
On Monday, Kathleen L. Rodgers, the Divisional Director Intervention, Equity and Support Services for Leon County Schools, sent an email to all principals and…
CRTPA Votes To Kill “Killearn Corridor”
A week after TR broke a story about a proposal to build a four-lane road that would run through Killearn Estates, the proposal…
City Ethics Board Investigates Lightsey Pension Payment
TR has learned that the City of Tallahassee’s Independent Ethics Board has begun an investigation into the pension payments being made to…
Killearn Homes Association Responds to “Killearn Corridor” Proposal
TR has learned that the Killearn Homes Association (KHA) has sent a letter to all elected officials on the City and County…
City Attorney Confirms New Bar Hours May Create Law Enforcement Issues, More Drinking
Last January the City Commission voted 3-2 to change the closing time for restaurants and nightclubs from 2:30 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.…
Stewart’s Blog: City Salaries Increased Because Taxpayers Demanded It! Really….You Did!.
You want to know why the City of Tallahassee’s average salaries have increased 22% since 2008 while teachers, state workers and most…
Elected Officials to Hear About “Killearn Corridor” in Study Update
On May 16th, the members of the Capital Regional Transportation Planning Agency (CRTPA) will get an update on the Thomasville Road Planning…
TIA Passenger Traffic Declines in March
The latest numbers for the Tallahassee International Airport (TIA) show passenger traffic declined in March of this year when compared to March’s…
National Trend: Support for Taxing Vehicle Miles Grows
Sean Kilcarr | Fleet Owner Publication | Feb 25, 2016 A vehicle miles traveled (VMT) tax “seems to be the lead possibility” in…
After 22% Increase In Salaries, City Seeks More Raises
After receiving a 22% increase in average salaries from 2008 to 2015, the City budget staff is asking for more increases for non-public…