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Commissioner David O’Keefe @commishokeefe.bsky.social · 5d

Today I got to visit FSU's Interdisciplinary Social Science Program's Social Problems Course and talk about what challenges our community is facing, as so many are.

Policy decisions are community decisions that can either worsen these challenges or solve them.

Thank you for having me!

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Commissioner David O’Keefe @commishokeefe.bsky.social · 6d

Tonight, at my request, the County Commission requested an ordinance enacting affordable housing property tax exemptions provided by Florida Statute 196.1979.

#PuttingPeopleFirst #EveryDecisionEveryDay #affordablehousing #housingforall P3

Commissioner David O’Keefe @commishokeefe.bsky.social · 11d

One Week 🗓️, One Minute ⏲️, GO 🎬
- Big Bend MED Week
- Leon County Humane Society Open House
- SIDS, Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, Walk to Remember by Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition
- TOMORROW is the Volunteer Fire Truck Roundup.
- Next Tuesday is a County Commission meeting.

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Commissioner David O’Keefe @commishokeefe.bsky.social · 14d

🎉 I'm thrilled to share that the County has put up shade sails over the Pedrick Park playground! 🛝

This job is more than voting at meetings. It's about the little things that make a big difference in your neighborhood.

#PuttingPeopleFirst #EveryDecisionEveryDay #parksandrec P1

Commissioner David O’Keefe @commishokeefe.bsky.social · 17d

Read the email here bit.ly/kindnessemail

September News: Protecting Our Community’s Humanity

Our strength is in protecting dignity together. Dear Neighbor, We are living in a time when cruelty, exclusion, and fear dominate our headlines and shape our public life. Around the world and close to...

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Commissioner David O’Keefe @commishokeefe.bsky.social · 17d

Sign up for our emails at bit.ly/d5email

David T. O'Keefe

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Commissioner David O’Keefe @commishokeefe.bsky.social · 17d

📺What we’ve been up to this week - Kindness and humanity over hate and fear, MLK Jr. Foundation ceremony, statewide commission on women and girls, and comprehensive plan community meetings.
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This week - MLK Jr award, kindness and humanity, and more...

YouTube video by Commissioner David O'Keefe

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Commissioner David O’Keefe @commishokeefe.bsky.social · 20d

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Commissioner David O’Keefe @commishokeefe.bsky.social · 20d

"Kindness is not weakness. It is strength."

We can choose dignity over cruelty and community over fear.

I shared more in my latest newsletter: t.e2ma.net/webview/pjjf...
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Commissioner David O’Keefe @commishokeefe.bsky.social · 20d

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Commissioner David O’Keefe @commishokeefe.bsky.social · 20d

"Kindness is not weakness. It is strength."

We can choose dignity over cruelty and community over fear.

I shared more in my latest newsletter: t.e2ma.net/webview/pjjf...
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Commissioner David O’Keefe @commishokeefe.bsky.social · 21d

I was honored to speak with incredible women from women's and girls' councils across the state.

The economic insecurity that many women face is well known to our friends and neighbors, and we have the data to support this.

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Commissioner David O’Keefe @commishokeefe.bsky.social · 24d

This Week:
📊 No increase in millage rate (14 years in a row)
🚒 No change to fire services until 2028 | Planning for 2028
🚧 Washington Square progress
🏘️ County Comprehensive Plan Community Meetings

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This week - Millage Rate Flat, Fire Services, and more

YouTube video by Commissioner David O'Keefe

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Commissioner David O’Keefe @commishokeefe.bsky.social · 27d

Watch our Leon County Budget Public Hearing and Special Meeting on our YouTube page.

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing & Special Meeting - September 23, 2025

For more information visit https://cms.leoncountyfl.gov/Home/Commission-Meetings/Commission-Meeting-Agendas-Follow-ups-and-Videos

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Commissioner David O’Keefe @commishokeefe.bsky.social · Sep 20

This week’s update is later and longer. 👉 youtu.be/rBNjLcOaNHE?...

Table of Kindness, Fire Service Agreement & Fees, Citizens Charter Reviews, and Washington Square.

#PuttingPeopleFirst #EveryDecisionEveryDay P3

This week’s update is later and longer

YouTube video by Commissioner David O'Keefe

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Commissioner David O’Keefe @commishokeefe.bsky.social · Sep 18

🔥Fire Services in Leon County do not change for three more years. 🚨

The City voted to notify us that they plan to end providing fire services to unincorporated Leon County at the end of our current agreement in 2028.

#PuttingPeopleFirst #LeonCounty P1

Commissioner David O’Keefe @commishokeefe.bsky.social · Sep 16

We're still going with our meeting. It's a three coffee ☕️ meeting. Major issues to talk about. We'll update you on what happened later in the week.

You can still watch live now.

Commissioner David O’Keefe @commishokeefe.bsky.social · Sep 13

📰 This week ➡️ Community support for immigrant families at Temple Israel | Blueprint Budget with Affordable Housing | Washington Square Action | Upcoming County Commission Meeting | YouTube Channel Recap - Chamber Conference. #leoncounty #puttingpeoplefirst #everydecisioneveryday P3

Commissioner David O’Keefe @commishokeefe.bsky.social · Sep 11

Today, we honor the 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Let’s remember the bravery, compassion, and unity that brought us together. Visit the
@Sept11Memorial
live feed to pay tribute to the lives lost: 911memorialmuseum.brightcovegallery.com. #NeverForget #911Anniversary

9/11 Memorial and Museum

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Commissioner David O’Keefe @commishokeefe.bsky.social · Sep 9

First time at the Tallahassee Chamber Conference. I’ve always had questions about whether it’s valuable for local officials to attend — so I went to see for myself.

Take a look at what I found 👇
https://f.mtr.cool/hrnqeufqrj

#Tallahassee #LeonCounty #AffordableHousing #Transparency P3

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

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Commissioner David O’Keefe @commishokeefe.bsky.social · Sep 9

First time at the Tallahassee Chamber Conference. I’ve always had questions about whether it’s valuable for local officials to attend — so I went to see for myself.
Take a look at what I found 👇
https://f.mtr.cool/ijopdbyaxa

#Tallahassee #LeonCounty #AffordableHousing #Transparency
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Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

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Commissioner David O’Keefe @commishokeefe.bsky.social · Sep 5

This week in 60 seconds:
✊ Labor Day rally & panel with Big Bend AFL-CIO
🥫 Food insecurity series kickoff at Trinity United Methodist
📊 Blueprint 9/11 agenda out - I asked staff to include project budget numbers for complete transparency.
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Commissioner David O’Keefe @commishokeefe.bsky.social · Sep 4

I went to the first of eight classes on food insecurity in our community, hosted by Trinity UMC. Sessions run Wednesdays, 6:15–7:15 pm, through Oct. 8. Join in the fight to feed our neighbors.

#LeonCounty #FoodSecurity #EveryDecisionEveryDay

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Commissioner David O’Keefe @commishokeefe.bsky.social · Sep 1

If you want to know what unions are fighting for today go to: aflcio.org/pro-act

What Is the PRO Act? | AFL-CIO

The PRO Act will empower America’s workers and make America’s economy work for working people.

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Commissioner David O’Keefe @commishokeefe.bsky.social · Sep 1

This #LaborDay we honor workers & unions who won the 8-hour day, weekends, child labor protections & fair wages.

I joined our local unions at the Capitol rally & panel to keep building on that progress together. ✊
#WorkersRights #Unions #PuttingPeopleFirst
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