On Tuesday, June 25th, the Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates (NEBA) forum featuring Tallahassee city commission Seat 1 candidates, Commissioner Curtis Richardson and challenger Dot Inman- Johnson, revealed candidate positions on important issues and addressed the progressive versus moderate Democrat split on the city commission.
The divide between the candidates became obvious before the first question was asked. During opening statements, Inman-Johnson said she entered the race because she was embarrassed by actions and policies of the city commission. Richardson told the audience of about 150 that the city commission has made a lot of progress dealing with the economy and crime.
The Ideological Split
Moderator and NEBA President Hugh Tomlinson began the inquiry by asking Inman-Johnson if – as previous media reports have indicated – she is aligned ideologically with Commissioners Matlow and Commissioner Porter?
Inman-Johnson said her “passion and vision for the community” is in line with Matlow and Porter and she added she was going “to work to represent all the people of Tallahassee.”