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.
Government + PoliticsMayor provides swing vote on open container motion Seth Johnson Aug 17, 20232 commentsGainesville looks to ban open alcohol but support businesses.
EducationSF College conducts safety training exercise C.J. Gish Aug 15, 20230 commentsTabletop emergency management meeting focuses on active shooter scenarios.
Government + PoliticsGNV preps for housing discussions, changes Seth Johnson Aug 10, 20232 commentsTwo neighborhood workshops set.
NewsSt. Michael’s church controversy laid to rest? Glory Reitz Jul 12, 20233 commentsNeighbors have battled St. Michael’s rezoning for years, amenable to new development within original zoning.
Government + PoliticsGainesville sets initial fire assessment rates Camille Broadway Jun 16, 20230 comments2024 will be the first year the city uses its new methodology for calculating the fire rate.
Government + PoliticsGainesville selects an interim city clerk Camille Broadway Jun 15, 20231 commentCommission also OKs hiring search firm for new city auditor.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission resets zoning Seth Johnson Jun 1, 20234 commentsCommissioners to bring ideas on July 27.
Government + PoliticsGNV readies for final vote on exclusionary zoning Seth Johnson May 30, 20231 commentState departments report no issues with repeal.
Government + PoliticsGNV to cut parks, positions as budgets tighten Seth Johnson May 25, 202324 commentsIronwood to close, property taxes could rise.
NewsGNV police, fire ask for $11M budget increase Seth Johnson May 18, 20235 commentsWages account for majority of growth.
Government + PoliticsGNV selects firm to manage four Eastside projects Seth Johnson May 8, 20231 commentCity poised to invest millions in coming years.
NewsGNV continues zoning repeal plan in split vote Seth Johnson, Camille Broadway Apr 20, 20230 commentsOrdinances now sent to state, county.
NewsWard, new commission draws close to 100th day Seth Johnson Apr 12, 20233 commentsTallahassee dilemmas continue along with local progress.
NewsGNV gives last approval for 8,000-unit development Seth Johnson Apr 10, 20235 commentsCity denied the application in 2019.
FeaturedGNV votes on salaries, updated on budget freezes Seth Johnson Apr 6, 20239 commentsCity has paused hiring 51 positions.
NewsGNV chooses new fire assessment methodology Seth Johnson Mar 24, 20233 commentsNew method shifts burden to larger facilities.
Local NewsCity readies lobbyists, counsel against GRU bill Seth Johnson Mar 23, 20238 commentsCommission pushes for legislative amendments.
Government + PoliticsGym proposal climbs forward Seth Johnson Mar 9, 20230 commentsCity to consider selling old RTS building.
NewsGNV passes first motions to address debt woes Seth Johnson Mar 2, 20235 commentsManager installs hiring, spending freezes.
Government + PoliticsGainesville plots repeal path for zoning changes Seth Johnson Feb 17, 20232 commentsCommission votes down Eastman proposal adding lot splits.