NewsGRU Authority to discuss repeal of new city policy, separate legal office Seth Johnson Sep 3, 2024Meeting includes resolution about upcoming referendum.
NewsGainesville CWA unions face decertification, start ‘second step’ to remain Seth Johnson Aug 19, 2024GRU email caused early alarm.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis selects Jacobs to fill GRU Authority seat Seth Johnson Aug 16, 2024Jacobs to join in September.
Local NewsSRWMD Governing Board approves over $550K for local projects Staff Reports Aug 15, 2024Projects to address water resources in Gainesville, Cross City, Archer and Columbia County.
NewsGRU Authority confirms CEO contract, consults attorney general on referendum Seth Johnson Aug 7, 2024Utility saw ‘unheard of’ $79M in principal debt reduction.
EducationSchool board settles with solar company on Old Terwilliger panels Glory Reitz Jul 16, 2024$17,100 settlement leaves school district free to tear down buildings.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County seeks to better Newnans Lake after unsolicited proposal Seth Johnson Jul 16, 2024County tasked to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus in lake.
Government + PoliticsFederal grant puts Gainesville transportation upgrades in gear Lillian Hamman Jul 12, 2024Florida Theater renovations, new bond ratings encourage Mayor Harvey Ward.
Government + PoliticsFitch gives Gainesville AA rating Glory Reitz Jul 12, 2024Credit rating receives upgrade over previous AA- score.
Government + Politics18-month timeline of the struggle for Gainesville Regional Utilities Seth Johnson Jul 5, 2024Laws, ordinances and lawsuits wielded to control GRU.
Government + PoliticsBielarski fires 2 top GRU officials, reassigns third Seth Johnson Jun 20, 2024Sustainability office has also been reorganized.
NewsGas leak sparks evacuation in northwest Gainesville J.C. Derrick Jun 19, 2024Gas leak remained active for about 45 minutes.
NewsGainesville finalizes ballot question, reviews in-house IT options Seth Johnson Jun 18, 2024Gainesville staff also voices their perspective on utility revenues.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to pass final vote for referendum, review budget on Tuesday Seth Johnson Jun 17, 2024General government disagrees with Gainesville Regional Utility’s revenue calculation.
Government + PoliticsWard: stability needed for GRU, budget numbers Seth Johnson Jun 14, 2024GRU 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, 2024Attorney says chances of referendum lawsuit are high.
NewsGRU Authority fires Cunningham, installs Bielarski Seth Johnson Jun 12, 2024Motion to fire Cunningham passes on 4-1 vote.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority votes to keep Cunningham, reduce expenses in tense meeting Seth Johnson Jun 10, 2024Utility rates scheduled to remain flat for 2025.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs ballot initiative for second time, building code changes Seth Johnson Jun 6, 2024Thursday’s meeting includes change in travel policy.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to redo votes on GRU Authority ballot initiative Seth Johnson Jun 4, 2024City to also consider changes to development code section.
Government + PoliticsMemo: GRU Authority ballot initiative could cost $28 million Seth Johnson May 30, 2024Credit rating agencies keeping close watch.
Government + PoliticsNew GRU Authority sworn in, discusses past, future Glory Reitz May 23, 2024New chair Ed Bielarski starts meeting with presentation on GRU’s recent history.
Government + PoliticsGainesville approves GRU Authority ballot initiative Glory Reitz May 23, 2024Gainesville residents to vote in November.
Government + PoliticsNew GRU Authority sets first meeting Thursday J.C. Derrick May 21, 2024Agenda includes swearing in and election of officers.