Government + PoliticsGainesville commission finalizes housing code change, approves loan Seth Johnson Jun 20, 20241 commentLoan will go to affordable housing project.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority asks Barton to keep referendum off ballot Seth Johnson Jun 19, 20245 commentsCity Commission passed the referendum on Tuesday.
NewsGainesville finalizes ballot question, reviews in-house IT options Seth Johnson Jun 18, 20241 commentGainesville staff also voices their perspective on utility revenues.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to pass final vote for referendum, review budget on Tuesday Seth Johnson Jun 17, 20244 commentsGeneral government disagrees with Gainesville Regional Utility’s revenue calculation.
Government + PoliticsWard: stability needed for GRU, budget numbers Seth Johnson Jun 14, 20246 commentsGRU Authority approved motion to further cut its general services contribution on Wednesday.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority OKs budget cuts, hiring second law firm Seth Johnson Jun 13, 20240 commentsAttorney says chances of referendum lawsuit are high.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority votes to keep Cunningham, reduce expenses in tense meeting Seth Johnson Jun 10, 20245 commentsUtility rates scheduled to remain flat for 2025.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs ballot initiative for second time, building code changes Seth Johnson Jun 6, 20243 commentsThursday’s meeting includes change in travel policy.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to redo votes on GRU Authority ballot initiative Seth Johnson Jun 4, 20245 commentsCity to also consider changes to development code section.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority challenges city’s ballot initiative, discusses money transfer Seth Johnson May 29, 202412 commentsProposed budget is 31% debt payments.
Government + PoliticsGainesville hears 2025 budget scenarios for fire, police Seth Johnson May 29, 20242 commentsCity had presentations on four largest departments.
Government + PoliticsNew GRU Authority sworn in, discusses past, future Glory Reitz May 23, 20246 commentsNew chair Ed Bielarski starts meeting with presentation on GRU’s recent history.
Government + PoliticsNew GRU Authority sets first meeting Thursday J.C. Derrick May 21, 20240 commentsAgenda includes swearing in and election of officers.
Government + PoliticsGainesville votes on ballot initiative despite concerns by GRU attorney Seth Johnson May 17, 20242 commentsInitiative would ask if voters want to eliminate GRU Authority.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis appoints 5 new GRU Authority members following resignations Seth Johnson May 16, 20246 commentsNew authority includes two former members.
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 + PoliticsGRU, local solar companies disagree on net metering change for solar Seth Johnson Apr 19, 20243 commentsGRU changed the rate that home solar receives.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission OKs ballot language draft Seth Johnson Apr 18, 202417 commentsTwo votes scheduled for May.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority finalizes vote on net metering amid pushback Seth Johnson Apr 17, 20248 commentsAuthority OKs new metering opt out.
Government + PoliticsGRU plans rate change for rooftop solar payments Seth Johnson Apr 16, 20248 commentsUtilities push away from net metering at full retail rate.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs security upgrades, uses dwindling ConnectFree funds Seth Johnson Apr 4, 20242 commentsCommission starts zero-emission transition plan.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority votes on attorney, procurement policy Seth Johnson Mar 27, 20240 commentsGRU removes preference from procurements.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs changes to free downtown parking Seth Johnson Mar 21, 20249 commentsCommission creates downtown advisory board.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission plans to put GRU Authority on upcoming ballot Seth Johnson Mar 21, 202412 commentsCommission needs two supermajority votes to continue.