Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs $3M downtown ambassador program, sale of fire station Seth Johnson Aug 15, 20241 commentAmbassadors to improve downtown experience.
Government + PoliticsGainesville pauses residential garbage fee increase Seth Johnson Aug 8, 20241 commentProposed increase, finance options will return at future meeting.
Government + PoliticsGainesville funds police raises, covers part of Hippodrome shortfall Seth Johnson Aug 1, 20242 commentsCity also amends public nuisance ordinances.
Government + PoliticsGainesville authorizes $8.7M affordable housing purchase program Seth Johnson Jul 25, 20242 commentsInfrastructure surtax funds fully allocated.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission amends, passes inclusionary zoning policy Seth Johnson Jul 22, 20241 commentCommission opts for more expansive policy than recommended.
Government + PoliticsGainesville reallocates nearly $3 million in ARPA as federal deadline nears Seth Johnson Jul 19, 20241 commentSenior housing project debated after funding issues.
Government + PoliticsGainesville passes tax rate ceiling, votes 4-3 on single-family zoning changes Seth Johnson Jul 19, 20244 commentsMillage rate will not increase in coming fiscal year.
EducationSF partners with Uber on access and safety initiative Staff Reports Jul 17, 20240 commentsEligible students to receive Uber vouchers for two rides within 15 miles of campus.
NewsGainesville honors fallen service members on Memorial Day Glory Reitz May 27, 20241 commentOver 100 community members attend event.
Government + PoliticsGainesville enters budget season dependent on DeSantis appointments Seth Johnson May 7, 20243 commentsStaff presented two proposed budgets that hinge on utility funding.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to offer funds for downtown events in pilot program Seth Johnson May 2, 20241 commentZoning changed to allow 140-unit development.
NewsSt. Francis House aims to relocate, bolster finances Seth Johnson Feb 29, 20247 commentsNonprofit will continue its homelessness outreach in Gainesville.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs plan to create 30 more homeless shelter beds Seth Johnson Feb 22, 20245 commentsCommission also moves forward with sale of old fire station.
Government + PoliticsGainesville reviews 2023 crime stats, updated on legislative session Seth Johnson Feb 1, 20242 commentsCommission also votes on codifying charter officer evaluations.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission confirms GRU Authority’s control over bonds Seth Johnson Dec 22, 20230 commentsBonds totaling $105 million set to expire in May.
NewsGainesville switches Boltin Center plan amid activist delays Seth Johnson Dec 7, 20230 commentsCommission allocates $1.5 million to repair facility.
Government + PoliticsGainesville finalizes open container ban with two special districts Seth Johnson Oct 26, 20233 commentsNew regulations to start Jan. 1.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission approves $15K cut to manager’s salary Seth Johnson Oct 20, 20231 commentItem was pulled from consent for discussion.
NewsGainesville celebrates 4th annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Seth Johnson Oct 9, 20231 commentProclamations, songs and gifts mark occasion.
NewsGainesville moves to reinstate open container ban Seth Johnson Sep 14, 20230 commentsPre-pandemic ordinance on track to return Jan. 1.
Government + PoliticsCounty asks GNV to reconsider Thelma Boltin Center Seth Johnson Sep 8, 20233 comments City plans to take next steps on Sept. 21.
FeaturedGNV votes to raise GRU rates, property taxes Seth Johnson Sep 7, 20239 commentsBudget relies on 29% property tax increase.
Government + PoliticsGNV alters 794 lots, substandard parcel criteria Seth Johnson Sep 7, 20230 commentsChanges give developers more leeway on small lots.
Government + PoliticsGNV amends setbacks, criteria for substandard lots Seth Johnson Aug 18, 20232 commentsGainesville says changes allow flexibility.