Early Voting for the city of Gainesville special election referendum begins on Friday, Oct. 31, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 2.

Early voting will be for voters residing within the city limits of Gainesville and will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The two early-voting locations are:

• Supervisor of Elections Office: 515 N. Main St., Gainesville
• Millhopper Branch Library: 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville

During the early-voting period, voters will be able to deliver their completed vote-by-mail ballot to the Secure Ballot Intake Stations located outside of each early voting site. The secure ballot intake stations will be available during early-voting hours and will be continuously monitored by trained Secure Ballot Intake Station attendants.

After early voting ends, the Secure Ballot Intake Station will be available only from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, at the Supervisor of Elections Office, and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Election Day for the Gainesville Special Election Referendum is on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and voters must vote at their assigned polling place on Election Day.

Voters must present a valid photo and signature identification to vote early. To find a full list of acceptable photo and signature ID, please visit VoteAlachua.gov or call the Supervisor of Elections Office during normal business hours at 352-374-5252.

Here’s the Ballot Text:  “SHALL THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE CHARTER BE AMENDED TO DELETE ARTICLE VII, ELIMINATING THE GOVERNORAPPOINTED GAINESVILLE REGIONAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY AND ITS AUTHORITY-APPOINTED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/GENERAL MANAGER THAT MANAGE, OPERATE, AND CONTROL THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE’S LOCAL PUBLIC UTILITIES, SO THAT THE ELECTED CITY COMMISSION AND ITS CITY COMMISSION APPOINTED CHARTER OFFICER HAVE THAT RESPONSIBILITY; AND ELIMINATING LIMITATIONS ON THE GOVERNMENT SERVICES CONTRIBUTION AND UTILITY DIRECTIVES, AS PROPOSED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2025-416”