Leon Commissioner Brian Welch: We already have plenty of checks on growth
Leon County Commissioner for District 4, Brian Welch, took to Facebook this week to talk about the developments near Chiles High School.[…]
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Opinion: If the mayor of Ormond Beach wants to sing his city’s praises, let him
Red Tape Florida’s Skip Foster weighed in on a situation in Ormond Beach where some commissioners are trying to tie up the mayor in knots of bureaucracy by having him defer to “public information officers” when he is approached by the media.[…]
A tale of two Leon growth stats: Population up just 4.4 percent Local government up 42 percent
Anytime even the smallest new development is announced in Tallahassee, someone inevitably says “we are turning into Orlando.”
Not only is that not happening, Tallahassee and Leon are getting much farther away from being a growing, vibrant community where our citizens see their incomes rise and our children stick around to build meaningful and rewarding careers.[…]
Leon County vs. Tallahassee: A tale of two private provider discounts
How much is a fair discount for work not done by local government? And why does that question have so many different answers, even within the same county? […]
Thomasville Road plan: Now that it’s parked, let’s talk real solutions (like, parking)
The controversy over proposed changes to Thomasville Road in midtown Tallahassee generated overwhelming opposition from local businesses, commuters, and residents alike. […]
Welcome to Red Tape Florida
We are a new site, powered by Hammerhead Communications, which will shine a light on local and state government bureaucracy in a unique way.[…]
ADVOCACY: Guess what’s adding 25 percent to the affordability of housing?
Lost in the national discussion over affordable housing is this: Fully 25 percent of the cost of a new home goes to regulations.[…]
How 30 people at the Senior Center almost changed Thomasville Road
The story of last week’s Thomasville Road controversy started 15 years ago.
But the key date was, believe it or not, Nov. 9, 2019, when a small group of people set into motion the series of events that culminated with a community-wide uproar. […]