10-05-2025
Locals in Tallahassee voice concerns over future of social security
Dozens gathered at The Moon for a town hall hosted by the Leon County Democrats to discuss the protection and future of social security. The event opened with a moment of silence in memory of Adner Marcelin, the late president of the Tallahassee NAACP.
Former Social Security Administration Commissioner Martin O'Malley led the discussion on the future of social security, asserting that the Trump administration is spreading misinformation about the agency.
"They are gutting its ability to deliver customer service at the level that you deserve since you paid for that your whole life. The other thing that they started doing very, very quickly is trying to wreck the reputation of the agency in the eyes of the people" he said. The former governor of Maryland continued with a presentation entitled "Win Back Our Country."
Several local leaders joined the town hall including Leon County Commissioner Rick Minor, Leon County Democratic Party Chair Ryan Ray, Former Leon County Supervisor of Elections Ion Sancho and Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Rep. Florida District 2 Yen Bailey.
The evening concluded with a Q&A session with community members voicing their concerns. One of the questions asked was "If I retire one day and I don't want or need my Social Security, can I cancel it or just let it go back in the pool?"
When asked how the younger generation can get more involved , O'Malley responded that they should take action, wait and realize that nothing is permanent.
The town hall concluded with attendees hugs and attendees shaking hands with O'Malley.
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Locals in Tallahassee voice concerns over future of social security
