E4: Dr. Inika Williams on Attendance
Sunday August 30, 2026. We sit down with Dr. Inika Williams to discuss attendance, Leon County School policies, and the effects of district and school choices on our students and families.
E3 Post Primary Results with A.L.E.R.T.
FLCapitalTea has the honor of sitting down with A.L.E.R.T. to discuss the primary results. A.L.E.R.T. is the African American Local Election Review Team. To view more about A.L.E.R.T. you can visit their website: https://www.tallahasseealert.org You may also find them on Facebook or Instagram. In this episode we discuss the results of the primary elections and […]
E2: Lake Jackson Development with Lynne Takacs
FLCapitalTea sits down with Lynne Takacs to discuss the Lake Jackson Annexation and what development in that area could impact. We also discuss other developments, the impacts of those on our neighbors, and how every voice has a seat at the table and ways to get involved.
E1 Pilot Podcast Mazur 08/29/26
Our first podcast with guest speaker Scott Mazur, from LCTA
FLCapitalTea Endorsement of Local City Elections 2026
This political season is ripe with drama. Despite our name having “tea” in it, we prefer our leaders remain above the drama. Since our first election year, our team has grown and we decided to create an endorsement team with some team members abstaining while others agreeing to take on the responsibility of watching/attending debates, […]
Behind Closed Doors: The Julie Lawson Investigation
Content Notice: Our team received the investigation report concerning Mrs. Julie Lawson, former principal of Kate Sullivan Elementary School. This post discusses reported physical contact involving a student, failures in parental notification, alleged sexual assault, and alleged retaliation against school employees. Readers should use discretion. A History of Retaliation, Harassment, and Questions About What District […]
James Billingsley, Leon County Schools District 1
You can find out more about James Billingsley through his Facebook page. Why are you running for school board and what do you plan to accomplish? I’m running because I have two kids in the school system. The School Board is in need of fresh members with new ideas. Many neighbors in our community […]
James Reilly, Leon County School Board District 5
You can visit James Reilly’s Facebook page to learn more about him. His page highlights everyday people getting involved in the decision making process. You can also find his email and phone number listed publicly on his page. Why are you running for school board and what do you plan to accomplish? I actually considered […]
Dr. Marcus Nicolas, School Board District 5
You can visit Dr. Marcus Nicolas on his campaign website HERE. On his website you can easily scroll through information about him, his intentions, and beliefs. If you would like to support him there is also a form to fill out to let him know you would like to volunteer. Why are you running for […]
MOI: Mechanism of Increase, A Predictor of Patterned Corruption
Property taxes are increasing and the state has proposed a solution (to reduce or eliminate the property tax, an item appearing on local ballots this November) without first identifying the true cause of the increase. In the medical field, we learn from day one to identify the mechanism of injury. Our local and state governments […]
Where One Job’s Compensation Ends and Another Begins
Darryl Jones sits on the school board, but he also works for the Office of Economic Vitality (OEV). The concern is not that Jones holds both roles. The concern is whether OEV compensated him for time spent attending meetings that were required because of his elected positions. We obtained a public records request for one […]
David O’Keefe, County Commission District 5
You can visit David O’Keefe’s website HERE. On his website you will find “about” him, a “break down” tab where he will email you his take on local government agendas, and he also has a tab for ways for you to “get involved.” We encourage all our neighbors to view his website to learn more […]
Rick Minor, County Commission District 3
You can visit Rick Minor’s website HERE. On his website you will find “about” him, ways to “get involved,” and ways to “contact us.” We encourage all our neighbors to view his website to learn more about him. Where are you from and how do you think that impacts or influences yourdecision to run? I […]
David Hawkins, County Commission District 5
You can visit David Hawkins website HERE. On his website you will find various tab with information ranging from “about,” to his “platform,” and his proposed “solutions.” We encourage all our neighbors to view his website to learn more about him. Where are you from and how do you think that impacts or influences yourdecision […]
Norm Roche, City Commission Seat 3
You can visit Norm Roche’s campaign website HERE. You will find an “about” page, a “focus” page which explains his objectives, a “media” page which links various articles about his candidacy for city commission, and a “hot takes” page where he will share his thoughts on various issues in city government. Where are you from […]
Tifany Hill, City Commission- Seat 5
You can visit Tifnay Hill’s campaign website HERE. You will find more information about her as well as ways to contribute or volunteer with her campaign. We encourage all our neighbors to view her website to learn more about her. Website: t4tally.com FB: Tifany For Tally IG: @Tifany4Tallahassee Email: info@t4tally.com PH: 850.903.4255 Where are you from and […]
Tom Derzypolski, City Commission-Seat 3
You can visit Tom Derzypolski’s campaign website HERE. We encourage all our neighbors to view his website to learn more about him. Where are you from and how do you feel that impacts or influences your decision to run? I was born at TMH – right here in Tallahassee. My father’s work meant that we […]
Mike Foust, Mayor-Seat 4
You can visit Mike Foust’s campaign website HERE. On his website you will find information about Foust and ways to help his campaign. We encourage all our neighbors to view his website to learn more about him. Where are you from and how do you feel that impacts or influences your decision to run? I […]
Max Herrle, City Commission-Seat 3
You can visit Max Herrle’s campaign website HERE. On his website you will find an “about” page, a “podcast” and “blog” tab where Herrle is discusses multiple topics and issues in Tallahassee. We encourage all our neighbors to view his website to learn more about him. Where are you from and how do you feel […]
Jeremy Matlow, Mayor-Seat 4
You can visit Jeremy Matlow’s campaign website HERE. On his website you can find various tabs ranging from “internship” where College neighbors can work on his campaign, “Meet Jeremy” where we can read about Jeremy Matlow, “Events” page, and “issues” page where Jeremy discusses what he identifies as the issues in Tallahassee. We encourage all […]
