News Library governing board establishes proposed millage rates Glory Reitz Jul 11, 2024Board also discusses parking lot liability.
Government + Politics Gainesville votes on ballot initiative despite concerns by GRU attorney Seth Johnson May 17, 2024Initiative would ask if voters want to eliminate GRU Authority.
Government + Politics Gainesville City Commission OKs ballot language draft Seth Johnson Apr 18, 2024Two votes scheduled for May.
Government + Politics Gainesville acts on unsolicited proposal policy, gun violence Seth Johnson Mar 28, 2024Commission discussed new ballot measure.
Government + Politics GRU Authority moves forward with general manager search Seth Johnson Jan 3, 2024Process could take seven months.
Government + Politics Gainesville City Commission confirms GRU Authority’s control over bonds Seth Johnson Dec 22, 2023Bonds totaling $105 million set to expire in May.
News Gainesville sets special meeting over GRU request delayed last week Seth Johnson Dec 20, 2023Item deals with $105 million in bonds.
Government + Politics GRU Authority to search for permanent general manager Seth Johnson Dec 14, 2023Authority also continues contract for new attorney, looks into auditor position.
Government + Politics GRU Authority supports general manager, denies motion to fire Seth Johnson Dec 7, 2023Authority also votes to move forward with interim attorney.
Government + Politics GRU Authority continues trunked radio sale, starts bond verification Seth Johnson Nov 1, 2023Members reject additional agenda items.
Government + Politics Gainesville reviews updated Florida audit with 12 findings completed Seth Johnson Oct 9, 2023State conducted an 18-month review of 2022 audit.
Government + Politics New Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority seated, takes first actions Seth Johnson Oct 4, 2023Authority set logistics for meetings moving forward.
Government + Politics Mayor provides swing vote on open container motion Seth Johnson Aug 17, 2023Gainesville looks to ban open alcohol but support businesses.
Local News GNV to repeal rental inspection program Camille Broadway Jul 27, 2023New state law invalidates city program that ensured rental units met health and safety standards.
Local News Gainesville sets up process for GRU control switch Camille Broadway Jul 27, 2023Commission directs staff to review ordinances, create plans while continuing legal challenge.
Government + Politics Gainesville asks court to stop GRU changes Camille Broadway Jul 25, 2023 City files lawsuit to oppose switch in GRU governance to five-person independent board
Government + Politics Gainesville sets initial fire assessment rates Camille Broadway Jun 16, 20232024 will be the first year the city uses its new methodology for calculating the fire rate.
Government + Politics GNV to consider eliminating city clerk position Seth Johnson May 19, 2023Duties would fall to city manager.
News GNV starts internal search for interim clerk Seth Johnson May 5, 2023National auditor search to begin soon.
Local News City readies lobbyists, counsel against GRU bill Seth Johnson Mar 23, 2023Commission pushes for legislative amendments.
Government + Politics GNV Public Safety Committee holds first meeting Seth Johnson Feb 28, 2023Commissioners set agenda for next three meetings.
Government + Politics Gainesville finalizes 3 of 4 charter officers Seth Johnson Feb 2, 2023Mayor to renegotiate one contract.
Featured GNV halts process, hires four officers permanently Seth Johnson Jan 20, 2023New vote stops $250,000 process approved on Jan. 5
News GNV workshop acclimates commissioners to role Seth Johnson Jan 13, 2023Officers explain processes, commissioners share goals.