Gainesville passes preliminary special election vote on GRU governance
Jun 6, 2025
Final vote to come June 12.
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Gainesville passes preliminary special election vote on GRU governance
Final vote to come June 12.
Gainesville commission to vote on special election, potential 14-story development
Jun 3, 2025
Morningside Nature Center master plan shows new buildings.
Gainesville City Commission votes for special election to retry utility referendum
May 15, 2025
Previous referendum passed in November 2024.
GRU Authority OKs water rate increase, keeps city contribution flat for 2026 budget
May 15, 2025
Profits to stay even as utility tackles debt.
Gainesville eyes boost for economic development with potential bond
May 8, 2025
Work plan to return in next month.
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital picks new CEO as Lawson retires
Apr 14, 2025
Lawson’s position on GRU Authority unclear.
GRU Authority appeals judge’s referendum ruling, city weighs options
Apr 3, 2025
Gainesville utility remains in tug-of-war.
Judge annuls GRU Authority referendum result, says Gainesville can change charter
Apr 2, 2025
Three-part ruling leaves authority in charge.
GRU Authority votes to work on removing city fees from utility bills
Mar 12, 2025
Change will likely start in September 2026.
Gainesville authorizes letter over garbage fee mishap, continues streatery
Feb 20, 2025
City also finalized Florida Theater historic designation.
Gainesville authorizes three new multi-use trails, hears WSPP update
Jan 17, 2025
GRU signs off for trail projects.
GRU Authority ends solar agreement, residents discuss fluoride
Jan 15, 2025
Attorney gives update on referendum.
Johnson decides to table new GRU bill, gather more input
Jan 8, 2025
Draft bill sent to delegation on Monday.
Johnson to propose new GRU bill for 2025 legislative session
Jan 7, 2025
Bill to modify powers of GRU Authority.
From surgeries to schools: Mainstreet’s top 10 local news stories of 2024
Dec 26, 2024
Mainstreet provided exclusive coverage on several issues.
Alachua County decides to wait out streetlight agreement with Gainesville
Dec 17, 2024
County opts to stay in agreement for now.
Gainesville, Alachua County to discuss homeless bill, 1970s streetlight agreement
Dec 12, 2024
Joint meeting set for Monday.
GRU changes electric tier structure, bills to decrease for most customers
Dec 11, 2024
59% of customers to see electric costs lowered.
GRU credit rating holds stable, governance issue remains key
Dec 4, 2024
Credit agency anticipates no rating increase.
GRU Authority votes on funding litigation, continues work as normal after election
Nov 6, 2024
Authority discusses success of debt reduction without raising rates.
No contest: Gainesville, Alachua County easily pass 3 local referendums
Nov 6, 2024
Legal challenges will hold up two of the issues.
Gainesville voters denounce political animosity as they head to polls
Nov 5, 2024
Locals cite Amendment 4, GRU as top issues in ‘rough’ political season.
Updated: Clemons calls for end to clashes over GRU Authority, Eastman responds
Oct 31, 2024
He said legal battles are ego driven.