GRU Authority to keep utility control for foreseeable future despite public vote
Appeal court grants emergency pause on election.
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GRU Authority to keep utility control for foreseeable future despite public vote
Appeal court grants emergency pause on election.
Updated: Gainesville responds to Florida appeal court on referendum
Court to decide if Gainesville Regional Utilities referendum results get implemented.
No contest, Part 2: Gainesville utilities referendum clears voters by 75%
Utility officials set to file emergency motion.
Gainesville referendum: Early voting numbers arrive, officials plan emergency motion
Polls to be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Gainesville judge denies temporary injunction ahead of utility referendum
Ruling allows vote to be implemented once passed.
Gainesville leaders debate GRU Authority’s impact on utility management
Town hall featured Mayor Harvey Ward and GRU CEO Ed Bielarsksi.
Gainesville attorneys set to argue final hearing prior to referendum vote
Legal issues may delay referendum implementation, again.
GRU Authority to keep garbage billing for additional $125,000
Bielarski receives 3% salary increase.
Gainesville’s second utility referendum gets judicial greenlight
GRU Authority hits two-year mark.
DeSantis initiates Gainesville audit to set up property tax reform in 2026
Broward County also under state audit.
Moody’s affirms credit outlook for Gainesville’s utility, lists offsetting factors
GRU anticipates improvements in coming years.
UF selects Clemons as next vice president for government and community relations
Position left vacant in February
Gainesville, Alachua County research bus routes, Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
Commissions punt on Gainesville Community Redevelopment Area talks.
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
Morningside Nature Center master plan shows new buildings.
Gainesville City Commission votes for special election to retry utility referendum
Previous referendum passed in November 2024.
GRU Authority OKs water rate increase, keeps city contribution flat for 2026 budget
Profits to stay even as utility tackles debt.
Gainesville eyes boost for economic development with potential bond
Work plan to return in next month.
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital picks new CEO as Lawson retires
Lawson’s position on GRU Authority unclear.
GRU Authority appeals judge’s referendum ruling, city weighs options
Gainesville utility remains in tug-of-war.
Judge annuls GRU Authority referendum result, says Gainesville can change charter
Three-part ruling leaves authority in charge.
Gainesville kicks off 2025 budget season
Six audits return no findings.
GRU Authority votes to work on removing city fees from utility bills
Change will likely start in September 2026.
Gainesville authorizes letter over garbage fee mishap, continues streatery
City also finalized Florida Theater historic designation.