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.…
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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…
City Staff Distorts Facts, Hides Increased Spending from City Commissioners
It has now become clear that the City of Tallahassee budget staff presented distorted facts about General Fund spending trends to City…
City Commission Candidates Stake Out Positions at NEBA Forum
The Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates (NEBA) held a political forum on Tuesday for candidates seeking positions on the City Commission.…
City Manager: “We Were Ambushed”
The Citizens for Responsible Spending (CRS) and members of the Budget Hawks made several presentations at Wednesday’s City Commission meeting. The groups…
COT Employee Salaries Outpace Teachers, State Workers with 22% Growth Since 2008
Has the average salary for City of Tallahassee general fund employees increased by 20% since 2008? Former Mayor Penny Herman, a member…
City, County to Consider $300,000 Study that Supports a New Tax on Vehicle Miles Traveled
At this Wednesday’s City Commission meeting, elected officials will consider spending approximately $300,000 on a study that will provide support for the…
Outside Legal Bills for Firefighter Lawsuit Cost Taxpayers $238,000
Tallahassee Reports has learned that the City of Tallahassee paid $238,426 to an outside law firm for legal services associated with the…
Domi Station Seeks $25,000 From City of Tallahassee to Help Fund Start-Up Businesses
DOMI Ventures LLC, which is the owner of DOMI Station, a local business incubator, is seeking $25,000 from the City of Tallahassee…
Jury Awarded City Firefighter $700,000 for Mental Anguish
Tallahassee Reports has learned that the recent jury verdict in favor of fired City of Tallahassee firefighter, Mark DeCarlo, included $700,000 for…
City’s Ethics Board Delays Decision on Pledge
The City’s Independent Ethics Board has been considering adopting an ethics pledge for Board members since November of last year. However, it…
Where are the Northside Community Centers?
If you live in the Northeast part of town, past Interstate 10 (I-10), you are in a part of town that is…