Council on the Status of Men and Boys hosts violence intervention training
The Leon County Sheriff’s Office Council on the Status of Men and Boys wrapped up a three-day violence intervention training Wednesday, bringing together more than 40 community members to tackle […]
County OKs affordable housing fund, 5% pay raises
The Leon County Commission has taken the first steps in approving and ratifying its 2026 fiscal budget and there are two big winners: members of the Capital Area Justice Ministry […]
County commissioners OK affordable housing fund, 5% across-the-board pay raises
The Leon County Commission has taken the first steps in approving and ratifying its 2026 fiscal budget and there are two big winners: members of the Capital Area Justice Ministry […]
Leon County on verge of approving $500K for affordable housing financing
The Capital Area Justice Ministry acknowledges that $500,000 isn’t enough to satisfy Tallahassee’s housing needs, but leaders there said it’s at least a start The Leon County Commission is one […]
Leon County approves $500,000 in recurring funds for affordable rental housing
The Leon County Commission has approved a half-million dollars in recurring funds for affordable rental housing. It’s slated to help developers build housing for low-income and very-low-income families. The money […]
Leon County advances larger budget, with no property tax increase
Leon County commission leaders addressed affordable housing, unanimously advancing a measure to allocate $250,000 in gap funding for this initiative. Maddox and Commissioner David O’Keefe thanked the Capital Area Justice […]
Capital Area Justice Ministry not deterred by Blueprint vote
The 50 members of Capital Area Justice Ministry who attended the May 16 meeting of the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board were extremely disappointed by the lack of support from members […]
Housing crisis: Leon County leaders pledge funding for solutions at advocacy meeting
The county commission is set to meet next week on April 8. Where others said no, three county commissioners said yes. Leon County Commissioners David O’Keefe, Rick Minor and Bill […]
Several Tallahassee faith groups come together to fight gun violence, housing problems
Multiple faith communities gathered Tuesday as a part of the Capital Area Justice Ministry to fight for justice in Tallahassee. The group addressed what they’re calling a crisis in the […]
Leon County Commission votes against reallocating $1.2M for affordable housing from road resurfacing
The Leon County Commission voted against a proposal Tuesday aimed at reallocating nearly $1.2 million a year for affordable housing. The vote during a county commission board meeting Tuesday comes […]