Initiatives
The Mayor has five primary areas of interest. Within each is a myriad of programs and initiatives he believes best serves the Tallahassee community. Click on each of the links below to find out more.
Arts and Culture
Mayor John Marks is a firm believer in the power of arts and culture and the positive impact they have on our community. As Mayor of Tallahassee, he has laid a plan to improve the economic environment of this community and arts and cultural enhancement is a key component to that plan.
Community Initiatives
Mayor Marks enthusiastically serves the community through a variety of community outreach programs, such as Tallahassee: A City That Reads and The Big Bend Area Taskforce to End Chronic Homelessness.
Economic Development
Economic Development in the City of Tallahassee is the Mayor's number one priority. The Mayor and City Commission are working diligently to encourage, foster and facilitate appropriate economic development efforts for our community.
International Affairs
The City's "Sister City Program", formerly housed in the Economic Development Department, is now a part of the Mayor's Office duties.
Technology
The Mayor and City Commission have made technology an important focus for the City of Tallahassee. As the capital city of the fourth largest state in the United States, the Mayor believes Tallahassee businesses and citizens should have access to the latest technology and emphasizes this in all his policy making decisions.