Leon County officials are working to prevent a repeat of the violence that took place at the U.S. Capitol last week from occurring in the Florida state capital.
Tallahassee's City Hall building will remain closed next Tuesday and Wednesday as President-elect Joe Biden is sworn into office.
Mayor John Dailey announced on Thursday via Twitter that the decision comes in anticipation of possible violence at state capitals across the country. Dailey also noted the city has not received any direct threats of violence.
We are aware of reports of potential violence at state capitols. At our Retreat today, I asked Chief Revell for an update. We currently have no specific threat intelligence related to our city, but are fully prepared & coordinated with relevant local, state, & federal partners.
— Mayor John E. Dailey (@MayorOfTLH) January 13, 2021
The Leon County Courthouse will also close next Tuesday and Wednesday, according to a statement from county. Officials say their decision came after consulting with local law enforcement.
Both government buildings are closed this weekend and on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
