DOWNTOWN TALLAHASSEE, Fl \u2014 Tallahassee City Commissioners will discuss a range of topics at Wednesday’s Commission meeting.<\/p>\n
Search for New City Manager <\/p>\n
We’re expecting more information about the search for a new City Manager, that’s following the announcement of Reese Goad’s resignation<\/a> late last month. <\/p>\n Per agenda materials, the City is considering hiring a recruitment firm to the amount of $30,000 to carry out the search process. Commissioners will vote on whether they want to authorize this counsel.<\/p>\n SB 1134 Impacts<\/p>\n In addition, the City will get updates on the impacts of Senate Bill 1134 – legislation cracking down on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies. The new law, which goes into effect January 1st, 2027, prevents local governments from promoting or funding DEI programs and events. <\/p>\n Agenda materials show these programs could include “City-sponsored or City-funded programs, trainings, initiatives, or communications that expressly reference DEI”, possibly including programs like the Minority, Women, Small Business Enterprise program. <\/p>\n Leon County Commissioners voted to advance ending that program at Tuesday’s meeting this week, due to concerns that the program conflicts with this new law. <\/p>\n City Commissioners will decide whether to direct staff to review all City programs that could be impacted.<\/p>\n PFAS Levels<\/p>\n City Commissioners will also receive an update on PFAS chemicals, also known as forever chemicals, that scientists previously said they believed were coming from the City’s spraywater field<\/a>.<\/p>\n Agenda materials read “the results demonstrate our wastewater has PFAS levels well below the latest federal drinking water standards of 4 parts per trillion…” adding “our proactive testing demonstrates that our drinking water is safe.” <\/p>\n Agenda materials<\/a> have more information regarding the testing. <\/p>\n Commissioners are set to receive and accept this report. <\/p>\n ABC 27 will be at the meeting and will keep you updated as we learn more about these topics throughout the day. <\/p>\n Want to see more local news? Visit the WTXL ABC 27 Website. <\/a><\/p>\n Stay in touch with us anywhere, anytime.<\/p>\n Like us on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n Follow us on Instagram <\/a>and X.<\/a><\/p>\n