TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Right now, Leon County staff are generating a memo to Leon County Commissioners about the pros and cons of consolidating Tallahassee’s two local governments.

The idea was rejected by voters by about 60-40, but that vote was in 1992. The county commissioners voted 5-2 earlier this month to authorize a study. A pros and cons list will be given back to the commission in a few months.

In consolidated governments, like in Jacksonville, there is not a separation between city and county governments. In this scenario, the City of Tallahassee and Leon County would become one government entity.

“It’s my opinion that we, as local elected officials, we have a duty to taxpayers. We should look at all options to look at, is the way we’re currently governing, is it the most

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