GRU Authority fires Cunningham, installs Bielarski
Motion to fire Cunningham passes on 4-1 vote.
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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
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.
Bielarski, Ward question each other at debate
Final debate involved GRU, parks.
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.
Bielarski, Ward to debate twice in coming weeks
Candidates also spoke at forum on Sunday.
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.