Gainesville CWA unions face decertification, start ‘second step’ to remain
GRU email caused early alarm.
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Gainesville CWA unions face decertification, start ‘second step’ to remain
GRU email caused early alarm.
DeSantis selects Jacobs to fill GRU Authority seat
Jacobs to join in September.
GRU Authority confirms CEO contract, consults attorney general on referendum
Utility saw ‘unheard of’ $79M in principal debt reduction.
18-month timeline of the struggle for Gainesville Regional Utilities
Laws, ordinances and lawsuits wielded to control GRU.
GRU Authority votes to keep rates flat, make Bielarski permanent GM
Members also confirm $8.5 million transfer to city.
Bielarski fires 2 top GRU officials, reassigns third
Sustainability office has also been reorganized.
Gainesville to pass final vote for referendum, review budget on Tuesday
General government disagrees with Gainesville Regional Utility’s revenue calculation.
Ward: stability needed for GRU, budget numbers
GRU Authority approved motion to further cut its general services contribution on Wednesday.
GRU Authority OKs budget cuts, hiring second law firm
Attorney says chances of referendum lawsuit are high.
GRU Authority fires Cunningham, installs Bielarski
Motion to fire Cunningham passes on 4-1 vote.
Memo: GRU Authority ballot initiative could cost $28 million
Credit rating agencies keeping close watch.
GRU Authority challenges city’s ballot initiative, discusses money transfer
Proposed budget is 31% debt payments.
New GRU Authority sworn in, discusses past, future
New chair Ed Bielarski starts meeting with presentation on GRU’s recent history.
New GRU Authority sets first meeting Thursday
Agenda includes swearing in and election of officers.
DeSantis appoints 5 new GRU Authority members following resignations
New authority includes two former members.
Ward reflects on first year, top issues for 2024
Gainesville mayor looks at Eastside development and Vision Zero among his 2024 priorities.
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.
Proposed bill could change GRU governance
Alachua County delegation to meet Friday.
Gainesville hires first chief climate officer
Dan Zhu will transition from planner into new role.
GNV credit rating drops after new methodology
Moody’s lowered the city one notch.
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.
Top local news stories of 2022
Year brings new storylines