TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – The Tallahassee City Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to launch a review of its programs to figure out which ones need to be eliminated under a new state \u201canti-DEI\u201d law.<\/p>\n
The new bill would prohibit local governments from proclaiming Pride Month, amongst other limitations. On Tuesday, the Leon County Commission also discussed the bill<\/a> and how it could impact current local policy.<\/p>\n Now, the city commission is following in the county\u2019s footsteps, saying they need to determine which programs to end. <\/p>\n The city attorney, Amy Toman, said during the Wednesday city commission meeting that the state law has some guidelines.<\/p>\n \u201cThe bill largely prohibits the city from directly or indirectly funding or promoting DEI. It declares existing DEI ordinances, regulations, resolutions, programs or policies void,\u201d Toman said.<\/p>\n Follow along with WCTV Reporter Matt Hoffmann for updates:<\/p>\n NEW: The Tallahassee City Commission is now meeting to consider which of its DEI programs it needs to get rid of. <\/p>\n Just last night the county commission was shocked they couldn\u2019t proclaim Pride Month. pic.twitter.com\/6xsGhFbiBx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Matt Hoffmann (@ByMattHoffmann) May 13, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n Under the new state law, the city\u2019s diversity and inclusion officer and a program meant to uplift Black and women-owned businesses may be on the chopping block.<\/p>\n Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox announced during the meeting that a lawsuit challenging the bill has been filed by the city, although the city attorney said she was unaware.<\/p>\n \u201cWe need to vote in droves and reverse this. Until that time, we\u2019ve got to follow the law,\u201d Williams-Cox said. <\/p>\n Commissioner Jeremy Matlow said that under the new law, a city commissioner wouldn\u2019t be able to post about a Pride Festival or even an Asian food festival. \u201cWe have until January [to fight], but we do need a review,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Commissioner Curtis Richardson stressed the importance of getting citizens to vote for their best interests.<\/p>\n Tune in to Eyewitness News at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. for the full story. This article will also be updated this evening with all the details.<\/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