City of Tallahassee

The City of Tallahassee will commemorate the late Civil Rights activist and community advocate Anita Davis by naming a street in her honor. Davis was an inspiring member of the Tallahassee community who made a difference through her work in civil rights activism, local government and youth education advocacy. The City will host a street naming ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. outside historic Jake Gaither Golf Course, steps away from Davis’ home on Bragg Drive. On Oct. 16, 2024, the Tallahassee City Commission voted to adopt a resolution approving the renaming of Pasco Street from Orange Avenue to Bragg Drive for Davis. She was the first woman to serve as President of the Tallahassee Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). One of her most impactful accomplishments within this role was ensuring that both the Leon County Commission and Leon County School Board have single-member districts instead of at-large positions, ensuring more accessibility for African Americans to fill these seats. Striving to continue her excellence in public service Davis was elected to the Leon County Board of County Commissioners as the first African American woman. She led initiatives that included building parks in Woodville, the Southside library branch and a Southside health clinic. Throughout her life Davis showed a passion for education and founded the Tallahassee Branch of the NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) program, a yearlong achievement program designed to recruit, stimulate and encourage high academic and cultural achievement among African American high school students. She continuously mentored, nurtured and encouraged thousands of local students to participate and succeed in ACT-SO. Davis served the Tallahassee community from 1979 until her death in 2021. She is buried at the Tallahassee National Cemetery. Read the release: https://bit.ly/3OtHEGm

Today, Nov. 26, the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) celebrated the promotion of one Lieutenant and two Sergeants. These exceptional individuals will hold key leadership roles within the agency, and their selection serves as a testament to their unwavering commitment and outstanding service. #TalentLivesHere #LawEnforcementCareers

Participants in the City of Tallahassee's Neighborhood Leadership Academy graduated this week! With empowering presentations from Neighborhood Affairs and Communications, they capped their experience learning about ways they can use their newfound knowledge to better their communities. #tallahassee #civicengagement

Your time & expertise can make a difference for our community! Citizen participation in program & policy development for the City via Citizen Advisory Boards is an important part of providing quality public services. For instance, the Joint City/County Bicycling Workgroup is currently accepting applications. Apply at https://bit.ly/3CAA765. Know someone who would be great for this workgroup? Share this opportunity with them! #transitnetwork #cycling #citizenengagement #tallahassee

Grow your career while serving your community with the City of Tallahassee. Current openings include: 🔍 Real-Time Crime Center Intelligence Analyst 💡 Energy Trading Representative 🏊 Swimming Pool Complex Supervisor 🌳 Environmental Specialist Learn about these and other City job opportunities at https://bit.ly/3SIWzhu

The City of Tallahassee is proud to be among the 20 Florida public power communities that received a Building Strong Communities Award from the Florida Municipal Electric Association. This award recognizes Florida public power’s efforts to enhance the quality of life in our communities and make our communities vibrant places to live and thrive. Giving a huge shout out to the hundreds of team members with City Utilities that work every day to provide reliable, high quality services to our residents! #FLPublicPower #municipalservices

Today, November 15, is “National Stormwater Day.” It was established by the National Municipal Stormwater Alliance (NMSA) to raise awareness and celebrate the many municipal stormwater efforts around the country. Locally, the City of Tallahassee's Your Own Utilities is proud of its work to implement smart stormwater management practices and infrastructure to address challenges impacting the community. Learn about the City’s Stormwater Management division at https://bit.ly/4fSv5QJ While our knowledgeable team works to ensure the City's system is top notch, there are many things property owners can also do. Here are three ideas: 🌼 Install a rain garden 🍂 Keep gutters clear of yard debris and never send these items down the storm drain 🏡 Look into flood insurance options if your property is in an area that has a high flood risk #stormwater #municipalservice #floodprotection

The City of Tallahassee proudly celebrates its bicentennial this year, marking 200 years since its establishment as the capital of Florida in 1824. As the region's largest provider of municipal services, the City continues to play a vital role in shaping the community's future. With a dedicated workforce, Tallahassee has built and maintains the essential infrastructure and services that provide residents with an exceptional quality of life, from public safety and transportation to parks and utilities. This legacy of service and commitment to excellence remains at the heart of Tallahassee’s identity today. Read about recent accomplishments and milestones in the annual Year in Review. https://bit.ly/3C2DRwD #bicentennial #municipalservices #yearinreview

The Tallahassee City Commission will hold a meeting at 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, to swear-in recently elected commissioners Jacqueline Porter and Curtis Richardson. The meeting will also include the annual City Commission reorganization ceremony, with members selecting a new Mayor Pro Tempore. The meeting will take place in the City Commission Chambers, second floor, City Hall, 300 S. Adams Street. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3YHRTM1

200 years of Tallahassee! The City of Tallahassee and Friends of the First Florida Capitol were joined by people from near and far this weekend to celebrate our community's history at the Bicentennial Festival at Cascades Park. The replica of the First Florida Capitol will remain open through the spring. Get details about visiting it at https://lnkd.in/eqz9VEWC #celebration #tallahassee #bicentennial #200