GRU credit rating holds stable, governance issue remains key
Dec 4, 2024
Credit agency anticipates no rating increase.
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GRU credit rating holds stable, governance issue remains key
Credit agency anticipates no rating increase.
Bielarski: GRU Authority referendum results not surprising
Nov 8, 2024
Referendum paused by judge's temporary injunction.
GRU Authority votes on funding litigation, continues work as normal after election
Nov 6, 2024
Authority discusses success of debt reduction without raising rates.
Department of Energy awards $47 million to Gainesville’s utility
Oct 14, 2024
Money to improve grid resilience.
Ethics complaint accuses Bielarski of misusing funds for election
Oct 14, 2024
Utility head says GRU is obligated to educate.
GRU Authority hears plan for customer advocacy, future power generation
Oct 7, 2024
Utility also preps for Hurricane Milton.
Crews continue to restore power throughout region
Sep 30, 2024
More than 45,000 customers without electricity in eight counties.
GRU Authority officially files complaint against Gainesville, Barton
Sep 10, 2024
Complaint asks courts to stop upcoming Gainesville vote.
GRU Authority greenlights lawsuit, notices City Commission to change policy
Sep 4, 2024
City, utility wrestle with being separate but combined.
GRU Authority to discuss repeal of new city policy, separate legal office
Sep 3, 2024
Meeting includes resolution about upcoming referendum.
Gainesville CWA unions face decertification, start ‘second step’ to remain
Aug 19, 2024
GRU email caused early alarm.
GRU Authority confirms CEO contract, consults attorney general on referendum
Aug 7, 2024
Utility saw ‘unheard of’ $79M in principal debt reduction.
18-month timeline of the struggle for Gainesville Regional Utilities
Jul 5, 2024
Laws, ordinances and lawsuits wielded to control GRU.
GRU Authority votes to keep rates flat, make Bielarski permanent GM
Jun 26, 2024
Members also confirm $8.5 million transfer to city.
Bielarski fires 2 top GRU officials, reassigns third
Jun 20, 2024
Sustainability office has also been reorganized.
Gainesville to pass final vote for referendum, review budget on Tuesday
Jun 17, 2024
General government disagrees with Gainesville Regional Utility’s revenue calculation.
Ward: stability needed for GRU, budget numbers
Jun 14, 2024
GRU Authority approved motion to further cut its general services contribution on Wednesday.
GRU Authority OKs budget cuts, hiring second law firm
Jun 13, 2024
Attorney says chances of referendum lawsuit are high.
GRU Authority fires Cunningham, installs Bielarski
Jun 12, 2024
Motion to fire Cunningham passes on 4-1 vote.
Memo: GRU Authority ballot initiative could cost $28 million
May 30, 2024
Credit rating agencies keeping close watch.
GRU Authority challenges city’s ballot initiative, discusses money transfer
May 29, 2024
Proposed budget is 31% debt payments.
New GRU Authority sworn in, discusses past, future
May 23, 2024
New chair Ed Bielarski starts meeting with presentation on GRU’s recent history.
New GRU Authority sets first meeting Thursday
May 21, 2024
Agenda includes swearing in and election of officers.