TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – City of Tallahassee Commissioners voted to approve the \u201ctransfer of city-owned hospital assets to Florida State University\u201d Wednesday morning. <\/p>\n
The final vote was 3-2, with Jeremy Matlow and Jack Porter dissenting.<\/p>\n
During the meeting, 10 or more residents and officials spoke to the commissioners to voice their support or concern about the transfer to FSU. <\/p>\n
An important issue that continues to be brought up during city commission meetings and in the community is that Florida A&M University and Tallahassee State College might not get a seat on the Health Board. Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox has been a strong advocate for this measure to be secured in the transfer. At one point, both TMH and FSU agreed to FAMU having a spot on the board, but then TSC expressed interest in having a seat on the board. <\/p>\n
The agreement voted upon by commissioners on Wednesday morning did not have language in it to guarantee the two universities a seat on the board. <\/p>\n
During the meeting, Commissioner Matlow also made a substitute motion that would address the following: <\/p>\n
Matlow makes a substitute motion, to bring the issue back with the definitive agreements signed. <\/p>\n
2. City control over board appointments <\/p>\n
3. Beefed up charity care policy <\/p>\n
4. Bond issuing clarity that the city is not responsible.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Matt Hoffmann (@ByMattHoffmann) March 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Porter seconded the motion, asking to amend the substitute to make sure an annual report is brought to the city commission, not just city staff.<\/p>\n However, Mayor John Dailey said he could not support the motion, as it is \u201ca strike everything and start over.\u201d<\/p>\n Matlow also addressed the automatic transfer deadline of April 1<\/a>. \u201cWe have no clarity on why there\u2019s this arbitrary deadline,\u201d he said. \u201cI don\u2019t think rushing this process makes sense.\u201d<\/p>\n But, Mayor Dailey responded, saying April 1 is not the transfer date.<\/p>\n WCTV\u2019s Matt Hoffmann will have more coverage tonight on Eyewitness News.<\/p>\n NEW: Today is the day. The City of Tallahassee is expected to formally vote to transfer Tallahassee Memorial Hospital to Florida State University. <\/p>\n The goal would be to open an academic health center known as FSU Health. pic.twitter.com\/0lloBcHSfd<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Matt Hoffmann (@ByMattHoffmann) March 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n WCTV Coverage on TMH’s transfer to FSU<\/p>\n This is a developing story. Stay with WCTV as we continue to learn more.<\/p>\n To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, Nextdoor<\/a> <\/a>and X<\/a> (Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n Have a news tip or see an error? Write to us here<\/a>. Please include the article\u2019s headline in your message.<\/p>\n Be the first to see all the biggest headlines by downloading the WCTV News app. Click here<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 WCTV. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n