Brian Welch

Family man. Educator. Proud @LeonCounty Commissioner for District 4.

[Brian Welch @CommishWelch]

For years, reliable high-speed internet has been one of the top concerns I’ve heard from residents in Miccosukee, Chemonie Crossing, and surrounding rural communities.

With the support of the Board, I made broadband expansion a strategic priority for the County, positioning us to help build and lead the team that supported Comcast's successful grant application. As a result, thousands of homes and businesses across rural Leon County will gain access to reliable high-speed internet, with nearly half of the project serving Northeast Leon County.

This investment will improve opportunities for students, families, remote workers, and small businesses while helping ensure our rural communities stay connected and competitive for years to come.

I’m proud to have helped move this project forward and look forward to seeing installation begin across our community.

[Brian Welch @CommishWelch]

Hurricane season is officially underway. While forecasts call for a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, it only takes one storm to impact our community.

Now is the time to prepare by reviewing your emergency plan, building a disaster supply kit, and staying informed through Leon County's emergency resources. The 2026-2027 Disaster Survival Guide is now available, and residents can access preparedness information, alerts, and training opportunities at https://t.co/f1UAwFaZt0.

Build your bucket today!

[Brian Welch @CommishWelch]

We've heard from a few folks about the broken lane dividers at Killearn Lakes' Kinhega Drive exit and have a brief update.

FDOT is currently investigating alternative options after these have been destroyed multiple times. There is not currently a timeline as they intend on doing a full study of all possibilities for the intersection.

Thank you to State Representative @AllisonTantFL and her office for their help getting this issue in front of FDOT.

[Brian Welch @CommishWelch]

Hey everyone,

Here is the June update on @Blueprint_IA projects going on in Northeast Leon County.

As always, please don't hesitate to reach out with any comments, questions, or concerns and we will follow up ASAP.

Thank you.

[Brian Welch @CommishWelch]

Drone footage of the (not yet opened) NE Park multi-use trail.

This loop is approximately 1 mile and will eventually join the 17 mile Welaunee Greenway trail.

The trail consists of crushed shell and is beautiful, shaded and flat.

It will provide a cool opportunity for passive recreation and for parents to walk while the kids are practicing or playing!

Shoutout to Kyle Frost for the drone work!

[Brian Welch @CommishWelch]

Today we had the opportunity to get an updated tour of the NE Park’s construction progress.

Take a look at the attached annotated pictures!

It’s looking awesome.

The dry Springtime has allowed the crews to make expedited progress.

We also got to take a little driving tour of the new 1 mile walking trail that goes around the perimeter of the park and will eventually tie in to the 17 mile Welaunee trail loop!

[Brian Welch @CommishWelch]

Please join me today in remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Their service and bravery will never be forgotten.

[Brian Welch @CommishWelch]

Today we celebrate Emancipation Day in Florida.

On this day in 1865, the Emancipation Proclamation was read on the steps of the Knott House in Leon County, declaring the end of slavery in Florida.

[Brian Welch @CommishWelch]

Wishing everyone a Happy Mother's Day!

[Brian Welch @CommishWelch]

For clarity:

This is referring to the solid waste fee for operating landfills etc. which hasn’t been increased in 20 years.

This is NOT referring to Waste Pro service.

[Brian Welch @CommishWelch]

Hey everyone,

Here is the May update on @Blueprint_IA projects going on in Northeast Leon County.

As always, please don't hesitate to reach out with any comments, questions, or concerns and we will follow up ASAP.

Thank you.

[Brian Welch @CommishWelch]

I want to give a public thank you to Commissioner @StasiKamoutsas of the Florida Department of @EducationFL as well as the board of the @FHSAA for ensuring the appropriate consequences were applied to a Chiles student athlete who was ejected from the State Regional quarterfinal baseball game last week.

Additionally, I want to thank Leon County Chairman, Commissioner @CCabanFL and Chiles Principal Joe Burgess for their advocacy and support for our student athletes.

As educators, our job is to protect, nurture and teach our students, not be overly punitive when they fall short, but to make those moments teachable opportunities that build character and resilience.

While poor behavior must carry repercussions, the true value of mistakes is in the ability to learn and grow.

I’m grateful that heightened discernment was used in this case and a reasonable level of discipline was applied via the appeals process.

[Brian Welch @CommishWelch]

My buddy (and Lincoln grad) The @GregTish_ and I have made a little wager on the BIG regional semi-final baseball series this weekend pitting the Chiles Timberwolves vs the Lincoln Trojans.

Both teams are perennial powerhouses in Florida high school baseball.

If Lincoln takes the series, I will wear a Trojans hat in school on Monday.

If Chiles wins, Greg will wear a Chiles baseball hat on his show on Monday.

Either way, a local team with players repping NE Leon County will be heading to the Regional finals and hopefully on to the State final four.

Game 1 is tonight at 7 at Chiles.

Y’all come out to Dick Steed field and pack the house for some high-caliber high school baseball.

Game 2 and 3 (if necessary) will be tomorrow.

[Brian Welch @CommishWelch]

@TLH_History Ok. Fair enough.

[Brian Welch @CommishWelch]

Let’s go!

The NE Park is coming along great. It won’t be long now until this space comes to life with kids and families.

This is where life happens!

Shout out to JBE Sitework for the dirt moving and drone work!

Video from JBE Sitework LLC on Facebook.

[Brian Welch @CommishWelch]

Again, I’m not guns blazing.

Although your response to my pushback is predictable, given the nature of your online existence.

I’m only stating facts that are contrary to your assertion.

But we can’t have context when you criticize local projects, people and decisions as an anonymous account.

So you can’t say that I would be surprised that you supported me while also being an anonymous online activist against any local project you disapprove of.

You don’t get to do that.

It’s not fair but it’s very convenient for you.

If you want to have a real, adult conversation about issues, then I’m your guy.

But we can’t do that because I’m arguing with a ghost.

I’m here making decisions in the arena and justifying them objectively.

I take the shots.

You can’t hide from the fire and then complain about getting hot.

[Brian Welch @CommishWelch]

@TLH_History I’m not attacking a constituent.

I’m communicating with an anonymous person.

I can’t possibly know if you’re my constituent because you’re hiding behind anonymity.

I don’t get that luxury.

Again, always glad to sit down and chat like regular people.

[Brian Welch @CommishWelch]

@TLH_History I guess all we do is assume that you are an engineer, or lad use planner, or hydrologist, or architect?

Hard to know really since you are anonymous.

It would seem that you are an expert at recreational design.

[Brian Welch @CommishWelch]

The owners of Welaunee donate virtually nothing to local elected officials.

Like, virtually nothing.

They have actually donated more right of way than almost any local landowner so that we can build a public road through their property in order to save our Canopy Roads from being widened.

They also sold the Miccosukee Greenway to the State, so that it could not be developed.

They have probably saved more trees than any local landowner.