Government + PoliticsGRU Authority to keep utility control for foreseeable future despite public vote Seth Johnson Nov 6, 202527 commentsAppeal court grants emergency pause on election.
Government + PoliticsUpdated: Gainesville responds to Florida appeal court on referendum Seth Johnson Nov 5, 20256 commentsCourt to decide if Gainesville Regional Utilities referendum results get implemented.
ElectionsGainesville referendum: Early voting numbers arrive, officials plan emergency motion Seth Johnson Nov 3, 20256 commentsPolls to be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Government + PoliticsEarly voting opens Friday for Gainesville special election referendum Staff Reports Oct 30, 20251 commentLocations for early voting are the Supervisor of Elections Office and Millhopper Branch Library.
Local NewsGainesville judge denies temporary injunction ahead of utility referendum Seth Johnson Oct 29, 20259 commentsRuling allows vote to be implemented once passed.
Government + PoliticsGainesville leaders debate GRU Authority’s impact on utility management Seth Johnson Oct 28, 202511 commentsTown hall featured Mayor Harvey Ward and GRU CEO Ed Bielarsksi.
Government + PoliticsGainesville attorneys set to argue final hearing prior to referendum vote Seth Johnson Oct 27, 202512 commentsLegal issues may delay referendum implementation, again.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s second utility referendum gets judicial greenlight Seth Johnson Sep 30, 202519 commentsGRU Authority hits two-year mark.
Government + PoliticsGainesville passes preliminary special election vote on GRU governance Seth Johnson Jun 6, 20252 commentsFinal vote to come June 12.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission to vote on special election, potential 14-story development Seth Johnson Jun 3, 20252 commentsMorningside Nature Center master plan shows new buildings.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission votes for special election to retry utility referendum Seth Johnson May 15, 20254 commentsPrevious referendum passed in November 2024.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority appeals judge’s referendum ruling, city weighs options Seth Johnson Apr 3, 20258 commentsGainesville utility remains in tug-of-war.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority ends solar agreement, residents discuss fluoride Seth Johnson Jan 15, 20256 commentsAttorney gives update on referendum.
Government + PoliticsJohnson to propose new GRU bill for 2025 legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 7, 202514 commentsBill to modify powers of GRU Authority.
Government + PoliticsEmergency motion filed against Gainesville’s November election ballot Seth Johnson Sep 24, 20245 commentsGRU Authority looks to expedite lawsuit review.
NewsGainesville finalizes ballot question, reviews in-house IT options Seth Johnson Jun 18, 20241 commentGainesville staff also voices their perspective on utility revenues.