- Leon County commissioners voted 6-1 to implement a $250 fine for pedestrians and drivers who exchange items at medians under six feet wide.
- It was an effort to reduce panhandling without implementing jail time for violators.
- Watch now to hear why one commissioner voted against any penalties at all.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
Leon County Commissioners voted Tuesday to make panhandling a civil violation, but they drew the line at making it a crime.
I’m Alberto Camargo in downtown Tallahassee, breaking down how the vote struck a balance between prioritizing the safety of all neighbors and compassion for the most vulnerable of them…