City of Tallahassee

Today, the City of Tallahassee announced it secured a $6.7 million federal grant to aid efforts to revitalize and strengthen Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) infrastructure. "Starting 2025 on a high note, the City's aggressive approach to identify and apply for competitive state and federal grants is paying off as we continue to see success in securing vital funds to strengthen our infrastructure," Mayor John Dailey said. Read more at https://bit.ly/4jcghP0

Today, the City of Tallahassee announced it secured a $28.6 million federal grant to aid efforts to further strengthen the City's electric grid. This investment will result in an even more resilient and equitable energy system to protect against extreme weather events. "We have made increasing grant revenue and bringing more money home to Tallahassee a top priority," City Manager Reese Goad said. "I am proud to share that this award brings our total grant dollars secured by City staff over the last five years to $342 million; in comparison, this is 117 percent of the property tax revenue generated during the same time period." Read more in this article. #GRIPgrant #ElectricInfrastructure #Infrastructure

The City of Tallahassee Electric Utility has received a national commendation from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for its support last fall of electric power restoration efforts in several Florida communities in the wake of hurricanes Helene and Milton. We are beyond proud of the continued commitment to service demonstrated by our crews! Read more in this article and see videos about their deployments. #TallahasseeProud #FLPublicPower #MutualAid

Winter can get cold here in North Florida. With temps expected to drop significantly this week, the City of Tallahassee offers tips to help keep people, pipes, plants and pets safe and warm.

May your 2025 be as bright and hopeful as sunrise on a clear day. Happy New Year from the City of Tallahassee!

The City of Tallahassee is on a mission to be the national leader in the delivery of public service – including public power. Recently, Mike Crow with the City’s Electric and Gas Department participated in a leadership and best practices panel discussion at the Florida Municipal Electric Association 2024 Energy Connections Conference. Through this opportunity, he exchanged ideas with industry leaders about the future of public power and shared insights about his team’s work locally. Huge thanks to Mike for representing the City of Tallahassee and highlighting the critical role of #FLPublicPower in shaping a brighter energy future. #TalentLivesHere #PublicPower

The City’s beautiful Hilaman and Jake Gaither golf courses will be open on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1. Plan to start the year off right, hitting long and straight! Schedule your tee time online at https://bit.ly/3VQCZ5m and enjoy the holidays!

Meet Kate Frizzell, StarMetro’s Community Involvement Coordinator. Kate’s role is multifaceted, encompassing public engagement, program development and more to ensure transit services remain accessible and responsive to the needs of riders. One of Kate’s most impactful contributions has been establishing RideReady, a travel training program designed to help people confidently navigate StarMetro's fixed-route system. Kate’s ability to bridge the gap between public perception and operational realities is central to her role. She works tirelessly to build trust with the community and shine a light on the critical work happening behind the scenes at StarMetro. Whether she’s addressing operator feedback, communicating with riders or helping someone rediscover the value of public transit, her goal is always to make people feel heard. For Kate, public service is more than a job—it’s a way to make a tangible difference, one conversation and one rider at a time. Learn more about Kate on StarMetro's Facebook page. Thank you, Kate, for contributing to 50 years of StarMetro serving our community. #EmployeeSpotlight #TalentLivesHere #publictransportation

With 2024 nearly over, look back at some of the City's milestone moments and achievements. #YearInReview https://lnkd.in/eT4VmGw8

Generosity of City Colleagues Spells Success for Christmastime “Adopt a Family” This Christmas is extra special for two single moms who are enrolled in the City’s TEMPO (Tallahassee Engaged in Meaningful Productivity for Opportunity) program. They are the recipients of holiday gifts provided by the City's Customer Operations' initiative, “Adopt a Family.” For the seventh year, James Barnes and the Customer Ops team, along with other City colleagues, have made Christmas wishes come true for needy families. One mother, still a teen, is working on a GED and lives with her infant daughter in a local homeless shelter. The other young woman, the mother of two, completed her GED last May. She plans to pursue an education in the medical field. Barnes is grateful for the “incredible generosity and support” for the annual effort. The wish lists for both families were quickly fulfilled, with requests ranging from a highchair and clothes for an 8-month-old girl to books, educational games and a bike. “The gifts you contributed to ‘Adopt a Family’ have brought so much joy and comfort, making their holidays truly special,” he said. “Your kindness is a reminder of the power of community and the positive difference we can make when we come together.” #GiveBack #LiftUp #HappyHolidays