Telephone Town Hall focuses on recent executive order, and health of the community

May 6, 2020 12:00 pm

The City of Gainesville will host its next telephone town hall at 7:15 p.m. tonight, May 6. Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe will be joined by Alachua County Chairman Robert Hutchinson, Community Physician Dr. Lisa Chacko and Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Eric Godet. They will answer questions about the health of our community and Governor Ron DeSantis’ newest executive order to reopen restaurants and non-essential retailers at limited capacity.

Neighbors with landlines are encouraged to register in advance through this link to receive a call back at the time of the event. Registration for a call back closes two hours before the 7:15 p.m. start time. Callers also can dial in at 1-888-410-3427 to ask questions, share comments or simply listen in once the event begins. Invite your friends to join us and learn more. Spanish speakers are invited to call 1-844-881-1317.

The telephone town hall will be streamed live on Facebook, the City of Gainesville website and on COX Cable Channel 12 and will be archived online. Visit us online for updates and answers to frequently asked questions about COVID-19.