Ward reflects on first year, top issues for 2024
Gainesville mayor looks at Eastside development and Vision Zero among his 2024 priorities.
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GRU Authority supports general manager, denies motion to fire
Authority also votes to move forward with interim attorney.
Bielarski releases book on GRU, state takeover
“The City That Lost Control” runs from the biomass contract to Florida’s GRU bill.
Gainesville hires first chief climate officer
Dan Zhu will transition from planner into new role.
GNV halts process, hires four officers permanently
New vote stops $250,000 process approved on Jan. 5
New GNV commission sworn in, speaks on goals
Commissioners will hold first meeting Thursday afternoon.
Poe: Gainesville in good hands after elections
Mayor says Ward win is vote of confidence in city’s direction.
Ward to take mayoral reins from Poe in January
Ed Book, Casey Willits earn commission seats for districts 2 and 3.
Ward, Bielarski defend past GRU actions at debate
Another debate scheduled for Tuesday.
GNV commission eliminates single-family zoning
Another 4-3 vote finalizes trio of ordinances.
November candidates pitch plans in local forum
Forum includes Gainesville, Alachua County and 8th Circuit Court candidates.
GNV commission approves GRU rate increase, budgets
Millage to remain flat but generate extra funds.
GNV sets timeline for hiring charter officers
Commission plans searches this fall and into spring.
Ward, Bielarski draw contrasts in mayoral runoff
GRU rates—and what to do about them—provide sharp contrast between candidates
Meet the Candidates: Gainesville Mayor
Field of nine vies for city’s top elected job.
Almost 50 candidates qualify for local races
Upcoming election packed with city, county races.