Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing - March 10, 2026

The Leon County Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on March 10, 2026, addressing a variety of local governance issues including ordinance amendments, property tax exemptions for affordable housing, comprehensive plan amendments, and development order modifications. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of amendments to streamline plat approvals, the establishment of a county property tax exemption for certain rental properties to support affordable housing development, and the approval of the 12th amendment to the Southwood development order with extended infrastructure deadlines under an executive order. The board also discussed charter amendments related to trust funds and county versus city ordinance authority, with motions to bring ballot language and agenda items back for further consideration. Additionally, the board approved changes to voting precinct boundaries, with a motion to continue the item for further refinement. A status report on community health needs was presented, leading to a motion for a workshop to explore healthcare delivery and funding. The meeting concluded with recognition of local organizations and discussions on county attorney office diversity and cybersecurity training. Several motions related to procurement and budget allocations passed unanimously or with majority support, reflecting ongoing efforts to align county policies with statutory requirements and community needs.