Photo Credit: Bob Howard from 2017Word of South Festival

Dear Friends:

Happy New Year! I hope that you were able to enjoy theholidays with family and friends.

2018 is already a busy year and in addition to the work Ido as a member of the County Commission, I have alsobeen appointed to serve on several boards.

I am currently a member of the Capital RegionTransportation Planning Agency (CRTPA), theCommunity Redevelopment Agency (CRA), theApalachee Regional Planning Council (ARPC) and theLeon County Research & Development AuthorityBoard of Governors (LCRDA). These boards areimportant to the community as they provide guidance onissues from transportation planning, community revitalization, regional planning and scientificresearch and development that helps foster economic development.

There are also several statewide and national boards that I've been appointed to through my workwith ARPC and the National Association of Counties. Most recently I was asked to serve on aDepartment of Economic Opportunity workgroup, focused on identifying best practices forapprenticeship programs for youth and other special populations.

I will continue to keep you informed about what's happening at your County Commission as wellas with the various organizations that we work with on a daily basis. Thank you for stayingengaged and I appreciate your support and dedication to making Leon County a wonderful placeto live, work and play.

If there is ever anything I can help you with, please feel free to call me (850) 606-5375 or justemail me at dozierk@leoncountyfl.gov. You can also find me on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

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Literacy Volunteers of Leon County -Readers Theater

For more than 30 years, the mission of Literacy Volunteers ofLeon County (LVLC) has been to train and support volunteerswho empower adults and families to improve literacy skills,achieve personal goals, and participate fully in the workforce andcommunity.

Each year Literacy Volunteers recruits a cast of local "celebrity"readers for a Readers Theater fundraising performance. Thisyears performance is Cleopatra and the Roman Way and we will

take the stage on Friday, February 9th. This will be my 6th year as a cast member and I alwayslook forward to lending my support to such a worthwhile organization.

St. Marks Headwaters GreenwayOpening

On January 24th (2:00pm), Leon Countygovernment will open Phase 1 of the St. MarksHeadwaters Greenway, in the heart of District 5. Thisnewest Greenway is located off of Baum Road justsouth of the Baum/Buck Lake Rd. intersection.

When fully completed, the Greenway will provide access to nearly three (3) miles of natural-surface trails that will meander through 160 acres. The amenities will include three (3) coveredpavilions, park benches, a portable restroom, horse trailer and passenger vehicle parking, bikeracks and an information kiosk to keep the community informed of new and exciting events.

Click here to see the Tallahassee-Leon County Greenways Master Plan.

Join a Citizen Advisory Committee Today

Applications are being accepted for these current and upcoming Leon County Committeevacancies.

Applications for appointment can be completed online here or downloaded, completed, and eithere-mailed or faxed to -- Fax: (850) 606-5301 or Email: SmachM@LeonCountyFL.gov

▪ JointCity/CountyBicycleWorkgroup

▪ LibraryAdvisoryBoard

▪ ContractorsLicensingandExaminationBoard

Events in the Community

January 14 - Lewis Spring House 2nd Sunday Tours presented by Spring House Institute(2:00pm - 4:00pm) - $15

January 20 - Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra presents Ring Without Words at Ruby DiamondConcert Hall (8:00pm) - Ticket prices vary

January 20 - Arbor Day Tree Planting presented by Leon County and City of Tallahassee atApalachee Regional Park (9:00am) - FREE

January 24 - Tallahassee League of Women Voters Hot Topics Dinner at Four Points Sheraton(5:30pm - 7:00pm) - Ticket prices vary

January 27 - Red Hills Fire Festival presented by Tall Timbers at Tall Timbers (11:00am -3:00pm) - FREE

January 27 - 35th Annual Children’s Day presented by The Museum of Florida History (10:00am- 3:00pm) - FREE

January 28 - Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 presented by The Tallahassee Bach Parley at St.John's Episcopal Church (3:00pm) - Donation suggested

Upcoming Commission Meetings, Workshops and OtherBoards

January 16, 2018

1:00 pm: Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency (view the CRTPA agenda here) - CityCommission Chamber at City Hall

January 23, 2018

1:00 pm: Joint City/County Workshop on the 2018 Cycle Comprehensive Plan Amendments(when it becomes available, view Workshop agenda here) - County Courthouse, 5th FloorCommission Chambers

3:00 pm: Leon County Commission (when it becomes available, view the Commission agendahere) - County Courthouse, 5th Floor Commission Chambers

January 25, 2018

9:30 am: Community Redevelopment Agenday (when it becomes available, view the CRAagenda here) - City Commission Chamber at City Hall

The Leon County Commission generally meets every other Tuesday at 3pm on the 5th Floor of theCounty Courthouse (Commission schedules and agendas are listed here). Residents can viewlive coverage of Commission meetings on Comcast channel 16 or steam it live through theCounty's website. All meetings are open to the public.

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Helpful Links andDistrict 5 Amenities

Leon County Emergency InformationPortal Leon County Online Services Report a Problem/Request Service Leon County Libraries Leon County Parks Tallahassee/Leon County Nature Trails(Trailahassee)

To read the latest edition of the Leon County Newsletter, clickhere.

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