Leon County Link for May 2022

Leon County FL Government sent this bulletin at 05/02/2022 12:12 PM EDT

The Leon County Link connects citizens with Leon County services. For Leon County news and information, please visit: LeonCountyFL.gov/News

Press the Chest 2022

Press the Chest returns in-person on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. Press the Chest is Leon County’s annual CPR and AED training event that has trained nearly 15,000 people since it first began in 2010 and has helped push the sudden cardiac arrest survival rate in Leon County to 58%, significantly higher than the 18% national average. Press the Chest is not a certification event. Register here at LeonCountyFL.gov/PresstheChest.

Breaking Bread Together

Leon County Government, in partnership with America's Second Harvest of the Big Bend and the Children’s Services Council of Leon County, is hosting community conversations about food insecurity and how to address this issue in our area. During each of these events, dinner will be made available by local restaurants, and interactive educational activities for children will be provided by the Leon County Public Library. Learn more at LeonCountyFL.gov/GetEngaged.

Created Equal: A Conversation about Race in our Elections

Join Leon County Government and The Village Square on Thursday, May 26 at 5:30 p.m. at The Moon, 1105 E. Lafayette St., for a conversation that examines how national and statewide perspectives on voting access and security impact our local community.

As a cornerstone of American Democracy, there is a fundamental link between trust in election infrastructure and equal access to the ballot box. In recent years, more than 400 voter security bills have been introduced in 48 states. Yet according to experts, measures such as strict voter ID laws, restricted registration, and narrowed voting times disproportionately impact people of color, students, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

Are elections fair and secure for everyone? Should we be doing more?

This year’s Created Equal program will address this question by connecting academic experts, community members, and advocates to look at voter security and the right for all people to vote. The discussion will encourage residents to advocate for voter engagement among family, friends, and within our community. To register, visit LeonCountyFL.gov/CreatedEqual.

Leon County News & Events

#PlantWildflowers Continues through May 31 Explore pollination and the essential role pollinators play in the natural world with #PlantWildflowers events and resources at the Leon County Public Library through May 31. In-person events, displays, and exhibits as well as topical book lists and thought-provoking films give citizens the opportunity to learn more about wildflowers, birds, bees, insects, and gardening. Learn more at LeonCountyLibrary.org/PlantWildflowers.

Events Discuss Celebrating Life, Understanding Death In partnership with the Tallahassee Senior Center Foundation, the Leon County Public Library's Celebrating Life, Understanding Death series features compassionate professionals who will speak about different aspects of death and dying. From religious, spiritual, and physiological practices associated with the care of the dying, to the more practical matters of funeral and will planning, to the tender ways in which we support those who grieve, attendees will engage in meaningful conversations about a journey we will all one day make. Learn more HERE.

County Launches Texting Program for Inspections To better serve citizens, Leon County Government has launched Text-to-Inspect, a service from SelecTXT that allows contractors to utilize text messaging to schedule, reschedule, or cancel inspections and obtain inspection results on their Leon County building permits. Through the SelecTXT program, builders can find results for HVAC changeout, drywall, mechanical ductwork, and so much more. Learn more at LeonCountyFL.gov/DSEM.

Fertilizer Rain Delay Continues in May. The Fertilizer Rain Delay campaign reminds homeowners and professional fertilizer applicators not to apply fertilizer for at least one day ahead of forecasted heavy rain (1 inch or more in 24 hours). Check Leon County social media pages for a reminder to refrain from fertilizing whenever there is heavy rain in the forecast.

Tallahassee-Leon County Arts Guide

With events ranging from Art, Dance, Film, History & Heritage, Music, Theatre & Literature, and Workshops & Classes, the Tallahassee Arts Guide can help you and your family get connected with events, opportunities and arts education! Visit TallahasseeArts.org to check out COCA's Calendar of Events.