Tallahassee City Commission

Tuesday, Aug. 23 is primary day in Leon County, and no one knows what’s going to happen. The majority on the Tallahassee City Commission is up for grabs—certainly in November—and maybe even Tuesday night. And the political brokers working behind the scenes (and the candidates) are hoping to emerge victorious.

Tallahassee City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow and his challenger for Seat 3, Dr. David Bellamy, are locked in a duel over the nature of their campaigns and their plans for the city.

The Tallahassee City Commission has given formal backing for a performing arts facility at the Northwood Center. It would be part of a broader redevelopment effort which includes a new space for the Tallahassee Police Department and now, possibly some sort of affordable housing.

A long-sought performing arts center is closer to becoming a reality. The Tallahassee City Commission is poised to take up a deal to pave the way for it. The proposed site of the center is the Northwood complex, which has recently been demolished to make way for the new headquarters of the Tallahassee Police Department.

Several local city and county commissioners are facing challenges as elections near for Leon County next year. The challengers are running for different reasons, but all have one thing in common: they say It’s time for a change.

A new homeless shelter on Mahan Drive is getting negative feedback. Residents in the area complain the shelter is too close to their homes.

The recent election meant a win for one sitting commissioner and a loss for another.

The Tallahassee City Commission is recognizing May 20 as Emancipation Day in Florida.

The Tallahassee City Commission is recognizing May 20 as Emancipation Day in Florida.

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.