From surgeries to schools: Mainstreet’s top 10 local news stories of 2024
Mainstreet provided exclusive coverage on several issues.
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From surgeries to schools: Mainstreet’s top 10 local news stories of 2024
Mainstreet provided exclusive coverage on several issues.
Alachua County decides to wait out streetlight agreement with Gainesville
County opts to stay in agreement for now.
Gainesville, Alachua County to discuss homeless bill, 1970s streetlight agreement
Joint meeting set for Monday.
GRU changes electric tier structure, bills to decrease for most customers
59% of customers to see electric costs lowered.
GRU credit rating holds stable, governance issue remains key
Credit agency anticipates no rating increase.
GRU Authority votes on funding litigation, continues work as normal after election
Authority discusses success of debt reduction without raising rates.
No contest: Gainesville, Alachua County easily pass 3 local referendums
Legal challenges will hold up two of the issues.
Gainesville voters denounce political animosity as they head to polls
Locals cite Amendment 4, GRU as top issues in ‘rough’ political season.
Updated: Clemons calls for end to clashes over GRU Authority, Eastman responds
He said legal battles are ego driven.
Judge orders pause on enforcing Gainesville Regional Utilities vote
Approved injunction could mean a two-day trial in December.
Gainesville asks GRU to prioritize three new recreational trail projects
New projects could rival Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail usage.
Ethics complaint accuses Bielarski of misusing funds for election
Utility head says GRU is obligated to educate.
GRU Authority hears plan for customer advocacy, future power generation
Utility also preps for Hurricane Milton.
Alachua County voters to decide on 6 state, several local ballot initiatives
Two local ballot initiatives under review by courts.
Gainesville finishes budget season, sets final millage for 2025
City’s general fund reduced by $1.1 million.
Emergency motion filed against Gainesville’s November election ballot
GRU Authority looks to expedite lawsuit review.
GRU Authority officially files complaint against Gainesville, Barton
Complaint asks courts to stop upcoming Gainesville vote.
GRU Authority greenlights lawsuit, notices City Commission to change policy
City, utility wrestle with being separate but combined.
GRU Authority to discuss repeal of new city policy, separate legal office
Meeting includes resolution about upcoming referendum.
DeSantis selects Jacobs to fill GRU Authority seat
Jacobs to join in September.
GRU Authority confirms CEO contract, consults attorney general on referendum
Utility saw ‘unheard of’ $79M in principal debt reduction.
18-month timeline of the struggle for Gainesville Regional Utilities
Laws, ordinances and lawsuits wielded to control GRU.
GRU Authority votes to keep rates flat, make Bielarski permanent GM
Members also confirm $8.5 million transfer to city.
Bielarski fires 2 top GRU officials, reassigns third
Sustainability office has also been reorganized.