Leon County Council Tackles Funding Realignment for Children’s Services

Overview: In a meeting, the Leon County Council focused on the proposed transition of funding for human services agencies, a critical realignment affecting children and family services across the county. The meeting brought forth a debate on whether to move funding from the Children’s Services Council (CSC) to the Community Human Services Partnership (CHSP), with a keen focus on the implications for service providers and the community at large.

Leon County Council to Apologize for Slavery

Overview: In a notable move during the Leon County Council’s annual Board of County Commission Retreat, a unanimous decision was made to extend an official apology for the county government’s historical involvement in slavery. This resolution, proposed by Commissioner Bill Proctor, echoes a similar apology issued by the U.S. Congress for American slavery and segregation. The motion received support from other council members, including Commissioners Welch and Miner, who agreed that the resolution should be included in the current motion rather than as a separate agenda item.