Commissioner David O’Keefe

YouTube video by Commissioner David O'Keefe Field Trip - Affordable Housing

Affordable Housing Field Trip - youtube.com/shorts/GUBbq...

At yesterday's special County Commission meeting, we voted to keep the fire service fee flat with no increase. We also voted to investigate why the fire service fund may be short in the City of Tallahassee's operations. A financial consultant will review the records and report back.
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Special Meeting Tues 3 pm – County Commission will discuss the Fire Service Fee Agreement Dispute with the City. Agenda: https://f.mtr.cool/llbsdrtyes (link in bio). Share your questions below — I’ll post an update after the meeting. #PuttingPeopleFirst P1

Here’s what’s happening this week in Leon County:

• The developer has until Sept. 9 to fix Calhoun and Gadsden
 • Growth plan delay allows more neighborhood input
 • Shelter renovations are nearly complete
 • National policy is impacting services people depend on

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🔥 Federal cuts. Local impacts.
🛠️ Plus: Washington Square, Animal Shelter, Pet of the Month.

Read the July newsletter now: https://f.mtr.cool/pfzxjbempm
#EveryDecisionEveryDay #newsletter
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The Fall Seed Library Kickoff is Saturday (8/2) at the Leon County Main Library.

https://f.mtr.cool/ayenwfxkbn (link in bio)

#seedlibrary #seeds #gardening #seed #farmer #growyourown #community #garden #seedlibraries #library

The Fall Seed Library Kickoff is Saturday (8/2) at the Leon County Main Library.

https://f.mtr.cool/mxhagdctxn (link in bio)

#seedlibrary #seeds #gardening #seed #farmer #growyourown #community #garden #seedlibraries #library

The Legal Aid Foundation of Tallahassee is holding an Elder Law Mobile Clinic on July 28 from 9 am - Noon.

#LegalAidFoundationTallahassee

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Just adopted our foster dog Noel from the Tallahassee-Leon County Animal Service Center.
He’s 14. He has kidney disease. He’s perfect.
The shelter is full of pets like Noel waiting for a chance.
Adopted from there? Share your story.
#AdoptDontShop
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Weekly update (1:15):
✅ Developer has 60 days
✅ Philly built housing in 18 months
✅ Let’s move faster
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Touring Philly’s Riverview Wellness Village this week at the NACo conference — 336 recovery beds, trauma-informed design, and full wrap-around care. Built in under 18 months.

It’s a model counties across the country can bring home.

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The County’s downtown Main Library located at 200 W. Park Ave. will operate as a relief center today until 9pm. As a relief center, it offers air conditioning, seating, water and restroom access, as well as the usual library activities and materials.

Leon County's downtown Main Library at 200 W. Park Ave. will operate as a relief center today until 6pm. It offers air conditioning, seating, water and restroom access, as well as the usual library activities and materials.

📸 Standing room only at #NACoAnn. Counties are tracking immigration policy changes that impact public health, local services, and community trust.

New federal law = more ICE enforcement + new costs — with no new funding.

We’re standing up for local voices and shared values.

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Live from Philly at #NACoAnn:

✅ $500K for affordable rental housing

✅ Comp Plan delay for real public input

✅ Washington Square fix finally moving
Bringing home tools & ideas from @NACoTweets to strengthen Leon County.

Shoutout to Capital Area Justice Ministry on Housing 🙌
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The latest update on the stalled Washington Square project and the repairs needed to the surrounding county roads and sidewalks.

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 ❤️💙 #July4th #Freedom #Grateful

Independence Day Holiday Closures and Service Changes.

#IndependenceDay2025

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Weekly Update 6/27/2025

⚠️ Emergency Management: Be Prepared 
🏛️ Home Rule = Local Control

#FAC2025

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Weekly Update 6/20/2025 🏡 Affordable Housing 💰

County adds $500k to affordable housing (Possible match to make $1 million)
Equality Florida Allies for Equality Event
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#PuttingPeopleFirst #EveryDecisionEveryDay #PRIDE 

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Juneteenth reminds us: freedom isn’t a given — it’s something we build, protect, and keep showing up for. In local government, that means equity in every decision.

#Juneteenth #EquityInAction
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🚧 The Capital Circle NE & Mahan intersection is entering a state-led planning study.

At tomorrow’s CRTPA meeting, I’ll be asking when the public will be involved, how neighborhoods will be impacted, and what it means for transit, walking, and biking.

Stay tuned for updates.

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✅ Washington Square: 60 days to fix roads or legal action.
✅ Lake Munson: Plan accepted + town hall coming.
❌ I voted no on buying Woodville site — code enforcement starts July 1. If we buy every nuisance, there’d be a list in every district.
#PuttingPeopleFirst #EveryDecisionEveryDay
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Weekly update — June 7 ✅
➡️ Washington Square progress
➡️ Gun violence prevention — 3 safety priorities
➡️ Foster Friday: Noel the foster pup 🐾
Full video here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AoKq4K2ay/
#PuttingPeopleFirst #WearOrange #District5
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Just sent my May newsletter — big month at your County Commission:
✅ Fire fees
✅ Blueprint audit
✅ ICE raids
✅ Comp Plan
✅ Pride Month + more
🔗 Read it: https://f.mtr.cool/ipbjhppiuq

Full statement at bit.ly/okeefeicestatement

This week’s District 5 update:
🇺🇸 Honored Memorial Day
🚒 Voted on the fire services fee
🚛 Solid waste fee decision
🌀 Hurricane season starts Sunday — time to download Citizens Connect!
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