EducationAlachua GOP letter argues city commissioner escalated hostility at SBAC meeting Nick Anschultz, Seth Johnson Aug 5, 2025Letter states Casey Willits contributed to tension against citizen speaking.
NewsLibrary governing board establishes proposed millage rates Glory Reitz Jul 11, 2024Board also discusses parking lot liability.
Government + PoliticsGainesville votes on ballot initiative despite concerns by GRU attorney Seth Johnson May 17, 2024Initiative would ask if voters want to eliminate GRU Authority.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission OKs ballot language draft Seth Johnson Apr 18, 2024Two votes scheduled for May.
Government + PoliticsGainesville acts on unsolicited proposal policy, gun violence Seth Johnson Mar 28, 2024Commission discussed new ballot measure.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority moves forward with general manager search Seth Johnson Jan 3, 2024Process could take seven months.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission confirms GRU Authority’s control over bonds Seth Johnson Dec 22, 2023Bonds totaling $105 million set to expire in May.
NewsGainesville sets special meeting over GRU request delayed last week Seth Johnson Dec 20, 2023Item deals with $105 million in bonds.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority to search for permanent general manager Seth Johnson Dec 14, 2023Authority also continues contract for new attorney, looks into auditor position.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority supports general manager, denies motion to fire Seth Johnson Dec 7, 2023Authority also votes to move forward with interim attorney.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority continues trunked radio sale, starts bond verification Seth Johnson Nov 1, 2023Members reject additional agenda items.
Government + PoliticsGainesville reviews updated Florida audit with 12 findings completed Seth Johnson Oct 9, 2023State conducted an 18-month review of 2022 audit.
Government + PoliticsNew Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority seated, takes first actions Seth Johnson Oct 4, 2023Authority set logistics for meetings moving forward.
Government + PoliticsMayor provides swing vote on open container motion Seth Johnson Aug 17, 2023Gainesville looks to ban open alcohol but support businesses.
Local NewsGNV 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 NewsGainesville sets up process for GRU control switch Camille Broadway Jul 27, 2023Commission directs staff to review ordinances, create plans while continuing legal challenge.
Government + PoliticsGainesville 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 + PoliticsGainesville 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 + PoliticsGNV to consider eliminating city clerk position Seth Johnson May 19, 2023Duties would fall to city manager.
NewsGNV starts internal search for interim clerk Seth Johnson May 5, 2023National auditor search to begin soon.
Local NewsCity readies lobbyists, counsel against GRU bill Seth Johnson Mar 23, 2023Commission pushes for legislative amendments.
Government + PoliticsGNV Public Safety Committee holds first meeting Seth Johnson Feb 28, 2023Commissioners set agenda for next three meetings.
Government + PoliticsGainesville finalizes 3 of 4 charter officers Seth Johnson Feb 2, 2023Mayor to renegotiate one contract.
FeaturedGNV halts process, hires four officers permanently Seth Johnson Jan 20, 2023New vote stops $250,000 process approved on Jan. 5