Government + PoliticsGainesville finalizes previous version of inclusionary zoning policy in 5-2 vote Seth Johnson Sep 19, 20244 commentsCommission also OKs redevelopment adjacent to Oaks Mall.
Government + PoliticsGainesville approves flat millage rate with lower general fund for next year Seth Johnson Sep 12, 20243 commentsBudget shrunk year over year for first time in quarter century.
Government + PoliticsGainesville pauses residential garbage fee increase Seth Johnson Aug 8, 20241 commentProposed increase, finance options will return at future meeting.
Government + PoliticsGainesville funds police raises, covers part of Hippodrome shortfall Seth Johnson Aug 1, 20242 commentsCity also amends public nuisance ordinances.
Government + PoliticsGainesville reallocates nearly $3 million in ARPA as federal deadline nears Seth Johnson Jul 19, 20241 commentSenior housing project debated after funding issues.
Government + PoliticsGainesville passes tax rate ceiling, votes 4-3 on single-family zoning changes Seth Johnson Jul 19, 20244 commentsMillage rate will not increase in coming fiscal year.
Government + Politics18-month timeline of the struggle for Gainesville Regional Utilities Seth Johnson Jul 5, 20245 commentsLaws, ordinances and lawsuits wielded to control GRU.
NewsGainesville finalizes ballot question, reviews in-house IT options Seth Johnson Jun 18, 20241 commentGainesville staff also voices their perspective on utility revenues.
NewsGainesville honors fallen service members on Memorial Day Glory Reitz May 27, 20241 commentOver 100 community members attend event.
Government + PoliticsNew GRU Authority sworn in, discusses past, future Glory Reitz May 23, 20246 commentsNew chair Ed Bielarski starts meeting with presentation on GRU’s recent history.
Government + PoliticsGainesville approves GRU Authority ballot initiative Glory Reitz May 23, 202410 commentsGainesville residents to vote in November.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission plans to put GRU Authority on upcoming ballot Seth Johnson Mar 21, 202412 commentsCommission needs two supermajority votes to continue.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs plan to create 30 more homeless shelter beds Seth Johnson Feb 22, 20245 commentsCommission also moves forward with sale of old fire station.
Government + PoliticsWard: Gainesville kept the ship sailing in 2023 Seth Johnson Feb 13, 20242 commentsMayor highlights progress despite legislative, fiscal challenges.
Government + PoliticsGainesville reviews 2023 crime stats, updated on legislative session Seth Johnson Feb 1, 20242 commentsCommission also votes on codifying charter officer evaluations.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority to talk city transfer as union pushes back Seth Johnson Jan 16, 20246 commentsNo final decision has been scheduled.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission confirms GRU Authority’s control over bonds Seth Johnson Dec 22, 20230 commentsBonds totaling $105 million set to expire in May.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission OKs one item, punts another sent by GRU Authority Seth Johnson Dec 14, 20232 commentsDelay will tighten GRU turnaround for financial support extension.
NewsGainesville switches Boltin Center plan amid activist delays Seth Johnson Dec 7, 20230 commentsCommission allocates $1.5 million to repair facility.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission picks Mhere as new city auditor Seth Johnson Dec 7, 20231 commentFinalized contract to return next week.
Government + PoliticsEastman’s housing proposal next heads to Gainesville City Commission Seth Johnson Nov 15, 20235 commentsProposal would lower minimum lot sizes for single-family homes.
Government + PoliticsGainesville finalizes open container ban with two special districts Seth Johnson Oct 26, 20233 commentsNew regulations to start Jan. 1.
NewsGainesville celebrates 4th annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Seth Johnson Oct 9, 20231 commentProclamations, songs and gifts mark occasion.
Government + PoliticsGNV delays Boltin Center vote for design plans Seth Johnson Sep 21, 20232 commentsCenter to return in November after community input session.