FeaturedGNV votes to raise GRU rates, property taxes Seth Johnson Sep 7, 20239 commentsBudget relies on 29% property tax increase.
Government + PoliticsGNV amends setbacks, criteria for substandard lots Seth Johnson Aug 18, 20232 commentsGainesville says changes allow flexibility.
Local NewsCommission passes GRU budget, rate increases Seth Johnson Aug 9, 20237 commentsFinal votes to come at September meetings.
Government + PoliticsGNV set to raise taxes 29% over rollback rate Seth Johnson Jul 20, 20236 commentsIncrease comes as city faced budget deficit.
Government + PoliticsGainesville sets initial fire assessment rates Camille Broadway Jun 16, 20230 comments2024 will be the first year the city uses its new methodology for calculating the fire rate.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission resets zoning Seth Johnson Jun 1, 20234 commentsCommissioners to bring ideas on July 27.
Government + PoliticsGNV readies for final vote on exclusionary zoning Seth Johnson May 30, 20231 commentState departments report no issues with repeal.
Government + PoliticsGNV to cut parks, positions as budgets tighten Seth Johnson May 25, 202324 commentsIronwood to close, property taxes could rise.
Government + PoliticsBOCC settles $12 million in city grant funds Seth Johnson May 23, 20233 commentsCommission also approves roads plan.
Government + PoliticsGNV to consider eliminating city clerk position Seth Johnson May 19, 20232 commentsDuties would fall to city manager.
NewsGNV starts internal search for interim clerk Seth Johnson May 5, 20233 commentsNational auditor search to begin soon.
NewsGNV reapproves solar after redactions revealed Seth Johnson Apr 20, 20234 commentsStaff paused seven weeks to talk with legislators.
NewsGNV continues zoning repeal plan in split vote Seth Johnson, Camille Broadway Apr 20, 20230 commentsOrdinances now sent to state, county.
NewsWard, new commission draws close to 100th day Seth Johnson Apr 12, 20233 commentsTallahassee dilemmas continue along with local progress.
FeaturedGNV votes on salaries, updated on budget freezes Seth Johnson Apr 6, 20239 commentsCity has paused hiring 51 positions.
NewsGNV chooses new fire assessment methodology Seth Johnson Mar 24, 20233 commentsNew method shifts burden to larger facilities.
NewsProposed bill could change GRU governance Seth Johnson Mar 15, 202324 commentsAlachua County delegation to meet Friday.
Government + PoliticsGainesville schedules zoning special meeting Seth Johnson Mar 9, 20232 commentsCommission also hears sponsorship policy options.
NewsGNV passes first motions to address debt woes Seth Johnson Mar 2, 20235 commentsManager installs hiring, spending freezes.
Government + PoliticsGNV: All options on table to deal with debt Seth Johnson Feb 27, 202313 commentsCommissioners discuss legislators’ demands.
Government + PoliticsGainesville plots repeal path for zoning changes Seth Johnson Feb 17, 20232 commentsCommission votes down Eastman proposal adding lot splits.
NewsWard: GNV stays ahead of other cities Seth Johnson Feb 14, 20230 commentsCity held its State of the City on Tuesday.
Government + PoliticsSurtax may fund two new GNV fire stations Seth Johnson Feb 9, 20236 commentsCommission plans to brand all surtax projects.
Government + PoliticsGainesville finalizes 3 of 4 charter officers Seth Johnson Feb 2, 20234 commentsMayor to renegotiate one contract.