Christian Caban was elected to the Leon County Commission to represent District 2 in 2022. He is passionate about serving the best interests of District 2 and prioritizes public infrastructure, economic development, community safety, youth services and environmental issues.

Christian is an entrepreneur and businessman bringing a practical business mindset to his role as commissioner. He has launched and successfully owns multiple hospitality businesses in Leon County. Christian is responsible for the strategic oversight of the businesses he runs.

He is respected within the local business community for his hard-earned success as well as his dedication to seeing the greater Tallahassee business community thrive. Christian serves on the board of the Downtown Redevelopment Commission where he plays an active role in advising the Community Redevelopment Agency on revitalization strategies to stimulate the surrounding downtown area.

Philanthropically, Christian is passionate about supporting underprivileged youth. He served on the Children’s Home Society advisory board for four years, including as the vice chairman of the board, and has founded numerous fundraisers and community events to benefit the community’s at-risk children.

A lifelong Floridian, Commissioner Caban was born in Miami and raised in Ocala, FL as one of six children. He attended Florida State University earning a bachelor’s degree in chemical science and a minor in entrepreneurship.

Service on County-Appointed Boards:

• Juvenile Justice Circuit Advisory Board
• Value Adjustment Board

Community Involvement:

• Lake Talquin State Forest Management Plan Advisory Group
• Downtown Redevelopment Commission – Board Member
• Second Harvest Tallahassee – Covid-19 Relief Fundraiser Coordinator
• Founder of philanthropic community events benefiting children of the Children’s Home Society
• Alumni of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

County Parks

• Fort Braden Community Park
• Gil Waters Preserve (Lake Munson Park)
• Martha Wellman Park
• Broadmoor Pond Park

County Boat Landings and Campgrounds

• Ben Stoutamire Landing
• Blount Road Landing
• Coe Landing and Campground
• Elkhorn Landing
• Hall Landing and Campground
• Lake Munson Preserve Landing
• Vause Landing
• Wainwright Landing
• Williams Landing and Campground

Community Centers

• Ft. Braden Community Center

Libraries 

• Jane G. Sauls Ft. Braden Branch Library

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