Town Of Havana
Havana, FL, USA
The Town of Havana is in the north central portion of Florida about 12 miles north of Tallahassee and in the Tallahassee Metropolitan Statistical Area. Tallahassee is home to the Florida State University and Florida A&M. When the Town was established in 1906, it was named after Havana, Cuba because it was known for growing tobacco which was used in the production of fine cigars. The 2020 Census recorded a population of 1,753 in Havana.
The Town of Havana has a Council/ Manager form of government. The Town Manager serves as the Chief Administrative Officer and is responsible for the appointment and removal of all Town employees, subject to the Charter which requires the Manager to get Council approval for appointment of the Town Clerk, Town Attorney and Chief of Police. There have been three city managers in the past 15 years. The town has a police department and volunteer fire service. Other services include public works, parks, Finance, building permitting, and garbage...