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Seth Johnson is a Mainstreet Daily News associate editor based in Gainesville. He earned a degree in journalism and mass communication and served as editor-in-chief of his school newspaper. Seth is a bookworm and chess nerd, but he tempers these activities by playing sports and biking.
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18-month timeline of the struggle for Gainesville Regional Utilities
Jul 5, 2024
Laws, ordinances and lawsuits wielded to control GRU.
Florida amends PACE program as cases continue at state Supreme Court
Jul 2, 2024
New law began on July 1.
Gainesville’s CWA union ‘fighting to survive’ with looming August deadline
Jul 1, 2024
Unions across Florida struggling after new 2023 law.
High Springs votes 3-2 on November referendum about city charter
Jun 28, 2024
Four questions moved forward and four delayed.
Family sues Ginnie Springs over deadly Memorial Day weekend shooting
Jun 27, 2024
Lawsuit claims negligence to provide safe environment.
GRU Authority votes to keep rates flat, make Bielarski permanent GM
Jun 26, 2024
Members also confirm $8.5 million transfer to city.
Alachua County votes on Hawthorne codes, expanded language access
Jun 25, 2024
Commissioners OK phase 2 for language access policy.
School rezoning, GRU issues crop up at League of Women Voters candidate forum
Jun 24, 2024
Primary election scheduled for Aug. 20.
Chestnut reflects on priorities heading into second term
Jun 21, 2024
List includes economic development, homelessness.
Bielarski fires 2 top GRU officials, reassigns third
Jun 20, 2024
Sustainability office has also been reorganized.
Gainesville commission finalizes housing code change, approves loan
Jun 20, 2024
Loan will go to affordable housing project.
GRU Authority asks Barton to keep referendum off ballot
Jun 19, 2024
City Commission passed the referendum on Tuesday.
High Springs selects new public works director
Jun 19, 2024
Kytle has worked in the city for seven years.
Hawthorne keeps Randall as mayor, approves equipment purchase
Jun 19, 2024
Commission OKs repainting at Little Orange Creek.
Gainesville finalizes ballot question, reviews in-house IT options
Jun 18, 2024
Gainesville staff also voices their perspective on utility revenues.
Gainesville to pass final vote for referendum, review budget on Tuesday
Jun 17, 2024
General government disagrees with Gainesville Regional Utility’s revenue calculation.
Ward: stability needed for GRU, budget numbers
Jun 14, 2024
GRU Authority approved motion to further cut its general services contribution on Wednesday.
GRU Authority OKs budget cuts, hiring second law firm
Jun 13, 2024
Attorney says chances of referendum lawsuit are high.
DeSantis vetoes $14.8M in Alachua County funds, OKs $38M land purchase for UF
Jun 13, 2024
High Springs police, Newberry wastewater, Gainesville HazMat all axed.
GRU Authority fires Cunningham, installs Bielarski
Jun 12, 2024
Motion to fire Cunningham passes on 4-1 vote.
Emails: Celebration Pointe owes $780K in taxes
Jun 12, 2024
County attorney calls bankruptcies “far from routine.”
Mainstreet’s 2024 summer book recommendations
Jun 12, 2024
Yes, you’ll want to check them out from the library.
Alachua County votes on major issues in “banner day”
Jun 11, 2024
Items include West End, 2025 budget, investment policy, ballot initiative.