Government + PoliticsDeSantis selects Jacobs to fill GRU Authority seat Seth Johnson Aug 16, 20241 commentJacobs to join in September.
NewsGRU Authority confirms CEO contract, consults attorney general on referendum Seth Johnson Aug 7, 20249 commentsUtility saw ‘unheard of’ $79M in principal debt reduction.
Government + Politics18-month timeline of the struggle for Gainesville Regional Utilities Seth Johnson Jul 5, 20245 commentsLaws, ordinances and lawsuits wielded to control GRU.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority votes to keep rates flat, make Bielarski permanent GM Seth Johnson Jun 26, 20240 commentsMembers also confirm $8.5 million transfer to city.
Government + PoliticsBielarski fires 2 top GRU officials, reassigns third Seth Johnson Jun 20, 202411 commentsSustainability office has also been reorganized.
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.