Special to the Tallahassee Democrat
USA TODAY NETWORK – FLORIDA
May 1, 2026, 10:14 a.m. ET
There’s nothing more quintessentially American than a town hall meeting.
At its core is the important founding principle that political foes must become partners as they engage conflicting ideas in order to govern. It’s the old-fashioned spirit of rolling up our sleeves and just getting it done.
On Thursday, May 7, at WFSU Studios or online, The Village Square – in partnership with Leadership Tallahassee, the Tallahassee Democrat, and WFSU – will host the 14th Annual Tallahassee Town Hall.
This program hosts commissioners from the City of Tallahassee and Leon County to have a constructive (and neighborly) discussion about where we are as a community, where we’re going, and what the challenges out there on the horizon might be.
This year’s town hall will be moderated by WFSU’s own Tom Flanigan.
The Town Hall program is a continuation of an ongoing series of unique local forums sponsored by The Village Square, a nonprofit formed by local leaders from all sides of the political divide to improve civility and promote civil discourse among community members.
This event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. both in person at the WFSU Studios, 1600 Red Barber Plaza, online via Zoom, and live streamed on live.wfsu.org, YouTube, and Facebook. It’s free and open to the public. All in-person attendees are required to register, and advance registration is encouraged. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. For more information or to reserve your spot, visit tlh.villagesquare.us.
Founded 19 years ago in Tallahassee, The Village Square is building the town hall of the 21st century across societal divisions that are tearing communities apart. The Village Square is led by a politically and racially diverse group of community leaders devoted to building civic trust between people who don’t look or think alike.
If you go:
What: Annual Tallahassee Town Hall
Who: The Village Square, in partnership with Leadership Tallahassee, Tallahassee Democrat, and WFSU
When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 6-8 p.m.
Where: WFSU Studios, 1600 Red Barber Plaza, and online
Register: Visit tlh.villagesquare.us ato register in advance for either in-person or online ticket options. No cost to attend; donations are always welcome.
