Leon County Commission

Leon County Commissioners heard updates on the area's COVID-19 situation and voted to allocate funds into Leon CARES programs.

Leon County residents can now apply to the local Children's Services Council. Voters approved the group on election day in a referendum. Now the county commission is responsible for vetting potential members.

Leon County ended up bluer than as usual after Election Day. A longtime local politician was ousted on the county commission, and a fresh face arrived on the judicial circuit. Local voters are not sticking with incumbents like years past.

Now that a Children’s Services Council has been approved by Leon County voters, the next step is creating it. County Administrator Vincent Long spoke to WFSU about the process.

Leon County Commissioners are narrowing down their priorities for the 2021 legislative session. Included in their list are several grant requests for projects and some suggestions on policy decisions.

Complicating any potential move on that front, who has final say on removing or relocating the monument has long been in question.

WFSU’s Ryan Dailey spoke with County Commission chair Bryan Desloge about the County’s rationale behind imposing a curfew, which goes into effect tonight.

After a gathering of more than 300 people in Tallahassee this weekend left one attendee dead and raised concerns about the safety of large groups during the coronavirus pandemic, one city commissioner says it’s time to consider a curfew again.

Leon County Commissioner Jimbo Jackson has tested positive for COVID-19. He is the first local elected official to announce catching the virus.

Leon County Commissioners are holding a special meeting today to talk about local impacts and responses surrounding COVID-19.