Leon County Commission to focus on affordable housing at retreat, first meeting of year
The Leon County Commission will be meeting for the first time in the new year at their retreat and commission meeting next week – and it seems the biggest topic […]
Leon County could shift dollars meant for road improvements to affordable housing
The county is looking into shifting dollars from their capital improvement budget, where much of the money goes to road improvements, to go instead to affordable housing. The request comes […]
Leon County commissioners advance plan to fund affordable housing by diverting road money
The Leon County Commission is considering a proposal to divert funding from road improvement projects into affordable housing. During a commission meeting Tuesday, county commissioners voted to authorize staff to […]
CAJM calls for county commissioners to reallocate funds for affordable housing
The Capital Area Justice Ministry is calling on Leon County commissioners to reallocate nearly $1.2 million a year for affordable housing. Read the full article and watch the news clip.
CAJM leadership asks elected official for housing, crime solutions
Since its inception five years ago, Capital Area Justice Ministry has been calling on city and county government to commit to “evidence based” fixes for housing and crime problems. The […]
Local elected officials grilled on gun violence and affordable housing
In a packed room filled with 700 community members at the Old West Florida Enrichment Center, City of Tallahassee and Leon County commissioners were mostly united on questions about affordable […]
Capital Area Justice Ministry hosts event to address gun violence, housing woes
It was a packed house Tuesday night as the Capital Area Justice Ministry hosted its Nehemiah Action Event to address concerns in the community. Organizers hosted the event at the […]