Many of the Capital City's elected leaders got up early on Saturday (1/28) for a community prayer breakfast at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. The gathering's main themes included uniting the community in the face of many uncertainties.
Leon County's new Sheriff Walt McNeil was among those who turned the event podium into a pulpit.
"Let us pray!" he exhorted the large crowd at the conclusion of his remarks, "That we do all that we can to remember those who elected us to office."
Most of Leon County's new constitutional officers were at the head table, too, along with Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and State House District Eight Representative Ramon Alexander. On Thursday, Alexander had filed a bill that would remove the requirement to disclose a previous felony conviction for those seeking a government job or admission to a state college or university.
"It gives you the opportunity to get your foot in the door to show your worth and what your ability is and what you can do for our state and our local communities."
Others speaking at the breakfast called on divine providence as a new presidential administration takes over in Washington and rumors of serious strife amongst state government leaders issue from the Florida Capitol a few blocks up the hill from the prayer breakfast location.
