Government + PoliticsDeSantis to reappoint GRU Authority after lawsuit, 4 resignations Seth Johnson Mar 15, 20249 commentsApplication process open until April 15.
Government + PoliticsGainesville votes to formalize permit work with GRU Seth Johnson Mar 7, 20240 commentsCommission gives OK for pickleball courts project.
Government + PoliticsGRU to start $50 million wastewater construction in April Seth Johnson Mar 5, 20241 commentInitial construction to lay groundwork for $110M phase 2.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission, GRU Authority hold first joint meeting Seth Johnson Feb 28, 20245 commentsMembers discussed two items with no votes.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority asks Florida attorney general for legal opinion Seth Johnson Feb 21, 20244 commentsAuthority preps for joint meeting with Gainesville commission.
Government + PoliticsWard: Gainesville kept the ship sailing in 2023 Seth Johnson Feb 13, 20242 commentsMayor highlights progress despite legislative, fiscal challenges.
Government + PoliticsCurry recommends first actions to cover $1.4 million shortfall Seth Johnson Feb 6, 20249 commentsFinance Committee approves reassigned funds.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority to discuss power generation, service contracts Seth Johnson Feb 6, 20243 commentsWednesday meeting to be held at GRU Administrative Building.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority to talk city transfer as union pushes back Seth Johnson Jan 16, 20246 commentsNo final decision has been scheduled.
Local NewsGainesville nonprofit continues GRU lawsuit, responds to judge’s deadline Seth Johnson Jan 9, 20244 commentsNonprofit president says someone must be responsible for House Bill 1645.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority moves forward with general manager search Seth Johnson Jan 3, 20240 commentsProcess could take seven months.
Government + PoliticsLocal reps prep for 2024 legislative session Seth Johnson Dec 29, 20230 commentsLess local legislation expected.
Government + PoliticsWard reflects on first year, top issues for 2024 Seth Johnson Dec 27, 20232 commentsGainesville mayor looks at Eastside development and Vision Zero among his 2024 priorities.
NewsGainesville’s top news stories of 2023 Seth Johnson Dec 26, 20230 commentsNew GRU Authority and school rezoning take top spots.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission confirms GRU Authority’s control over bonds Seth Johnson Dec 22, 20230 commentsBonds totaling $105 million set to expire in May.
Government + PoliticsJudge dismisses Gainesville residents’ lawsuit against DeSantis Seth Johnson Dec 22, 20236 commentsLawsuit challenged creation of GRU Authority.
NewsGainesville sets special meeting over GRU request delayed last week Seth Johnson Dec 20, 20231 commentItem deals with $105 million in bonds.
Government + PoliticsGainesville city manager warns of more budget cuts Seth Johnson Dec 15, 20238 commentsCurry says city may not provide same support to local organizations.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority to search for permanent general manager Seth Johnson Dec 14, 20232 commentsAuthority also continues contract for new attorney, looks into auditor position.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission OKs one item, punts another sent by GRU Authority Seth Johnson Dec 14, 20232 commentsDelay will tighten GRU turnaround for financial support extension.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority supports general manager, denies motion to fire Seth Johnson Dec 7, 20235 commentsAuthority also votes to move forward with interim attorney.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority plans for more meetings in first workshop Seth Johnson Nov 16, 20230 commentsManager said more meetings needed to deliver business transformation.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to transition defunct utility board into sustainability advisors Seth Johnson Nov 10, 20238 commentsBoard no longer needed after GRU transition.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority continues trunked radio sale, starts bond verification Seth Johnson Nov 1, 20232 commentsMembers reject additional agenda items.