Tallahassee City Commission

Tallahassee Commissioners okayed the plan Wednesday despite a petition signed by thousands of city residents opposing the project.

The city of Tallahassee has been adding fluoride to the public water system since 1987. Now the topic is scheduled for discussion at the city’s commission meeting.

A zoning change involving about ten acres is proposed along Thomasville Rd. between Kerry Forest Parkway and Velda Dairy Rd.

The role is largely an honorary role that traditionally rotates among commissioners based on seniority. The majority bloc at City Hall has passed over Porter for the second year in a row

The changes included raises for city commissioners, expanded jurisdiction for independent ethics board.

An attack ad last month accused Commissioner Curtis Richardson of failing to protect abortion access, but he says he is voting for Amendment 4.

A process that began more than a year ago could change city government

The Curtis Richardson and Dot Inman-Johnson race is the most expensive local contest this cycle and has high political stakes.

Incumbent Commissioner Curtis Richardson and his challenger, former Mayor Dot Inman-Johnson, criticized each other's political donations and political allegiances.

The money will likely go to support Dot Inman-Johnson's bid to unseat Tallahassee City Commission Curtis Richardson.