Leon Crime Rate Down, Still Leads Florida
Despite a significant annual decrease, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement released data for 2017 that shows Leon County leads the state…
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Education Indicators Highlight Success, Note Low Performing Elementary Schools
On May 22nd the Leon County Commission will receive a report put together by staff that provides an overview of existing research…
County Commissioner Lindley Joins Desloge, Speaks Out Against Children’s Services Council
Days after County Commissioner Bryan Desloge said he will not support a referendum for a Children’s Services Council (CSC), fellow Commissioner Mary…
“Our Kids First” Political Committee Opened to Promote Children Issues in Leon County
Our April 16, 2018, a political committee titled “Our Kids First” was opened with the Leon County Supervisor of Elections. The committee…
Citizens Critical of Communication, Infrastructure at Summerbrooke Development Workshop
City of Tallahassee officials showed up to the clubhouse at the Summerbrooke golf course with a plan to discuss the Tallahassee-Leon County…
Dozier and Richardson Differ on Impact of Corruption Investigation on Business Recruitment
At the monthly NEBA luncheon, Leon County Commissioner Kristin Dozier and City Commissioner Curtis Richardson found themselves on the opposite side of…
Leon County Projects $7.92 Million Increase in 2019 Tax Revenues, $7.92 Million in Expenses
The Board of Leon County Commissioners will hold a 2019 budget workshop and county staff will report that current tax rates will…
Campaign Consultant, Local Government Vendor Recruits City Commission Candidate
Vancore Jones, a successful local campaign consultant and local government vendor, is on record as recruiting a recently filed candidate to run…
Emily Fritz Moves from City to County Commission Race
The first political domino fell today after Leon County Commissioner John Dailey filed to run for mayor of Tallahassee on Monday. Emily…
Does Leon County Need a Children’s Services Council?
Now that the Leon County Commission has signaled support for a ballot initiate that would fund a Children’s Services Council (CSC) through…
Leon County Commissioner John Dailey Announces for Mayor
Leon County Commissioner John Dailey announced today he will be running for Mayor of Tallahassee. Dailey spoke with the Tallahassee Democrat about…
Tallahassee Chamber Takes Position on Proposed Children’s Services Tax Process
On Tuesday, the Leon County Commission voted unanimously to move forward with a public hearing in June on a proposal to create…