Tallahassee Commission Takes Shape Under Matlow
Jeremy Matlow, Dianne Williams-Cox and P.J. Perez form the new Tallahassee city commission after the 2026 election.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in City Hall
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Residents of Tallahassee are looking ahead to a new city commission that includes Jeremy Matlow as mayor, Dianne Williams-Cox in Seat 5 and P.J. Perez in Seat 3. The prior commission frequently split 3-2 on major decisions, though it also held many unanimous 5-0 votes.
Why it matters
The composition of the commission shapes how Tallahassee handles major city decisions. The prior commission's divided votes affected matters including the sale of the Capital City Country Club golf course, the FSU-TMH transfer and the hiring of a new city manager.
The prior commission split 3-2 on major decisions, while many votes were unanimous 5-0. The source does not detail how the new commission will align on upcoming matters.
The players
Jeremy Matlow
Jeremy Matlow is the mayor of Tallahassee on the city commission.
Dianne Williams-Cox
Dianne Williams-Cox holds Seat 5 on the Tallahassee city commission.
P.J. Perez
P.J. Perez holds Seat 3 on the Tallahassee city commission.
The details
The commission composition changed following the election, with Matlow, Williams-Cox and Perez seated on the new body. Residents are watching how the group will handle issues previously marked by close divisions.
Timeline
Post-election 2026: Residents look ahead to the new city commission.
Legislative Context
The new commission follows a prior body that split 3-2 on the sale of the Capital City Country Club golf course, the FSU-TMH transfer and the hiring of a new city manager. Whether the 2026 seating continues that pattern of divided votes remains to be seen.
Tallahassee residents, including those in Frenchtown and Southside communities, will see how the new commission addresses investment and city decisions. Decisions on local priorities will directly affect neighborhood services and budgets.
The takeaway
Residents who follow Tallahassee City Hall can track how the new commission votes, since its record will show whether the prior pattern of 3-2 splits continues.
Further reading
Follow local coverage of Tallahassee City Hall for updates on the new commission's decisions.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News.
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