Research Papers

The 2025 Tallahassee City Commission Pay Hike

In October of 2023, the City Commission launched a charter review committee (CRC) to assess and submit recommendations regarding four sections of the City Charter, one of which relates to compensation to be paid to the mayor and city commissioners. Was it sufficiently transparent and straightforward for voters?

Political and policy insight in the Capital City

As expected the 2024 primary elections for Tallahassee City Commission seats 1 and 2 were hard-fought and expensive with both races featuring well-funded incumbents and major challengers. This report focuses on the four main candidates, all registered Democrats.