Government + PoliticsNewberry approves proposed 6.0 millage rate Glory Reitz Jul 23, 20241 commentRate to fund referendum for higher millage for road project.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua moves forward with 200-acre development Glory Reitz Jul 22, 20241 commentCommission OKs proposed hike in millage rate.
Government + PoliticsGainesville passes tax rate ceiling, votes 4-3 on single-family zoning changes Seth Johnson Jul 19, 20244 commentsMillage rate will not increase in coming fiscal year.
NewsLibrary governing board establishes proposed millage rates Glory Reitz Jul 11, 20244 commentsBoard also discusses parking lot liability.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County sets tentative tax rates and assessments Glory Reitz Jul 10, 20241 commentGeneral county tax rate drops again while fire services and law enforcement rates stay the same
NewsChildren’s Trust approves unallocated funds, tentative budget Glory Reitz Jun 20, 20241 comment$1.6 million left from last year being allocated for three goals.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County hears initial budgets by constitutional officers Seth Johnson May 8, 20240 commentsCounty manager to present proposed budget in July.
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 + PoliticsLibrary district approves $21.6 million budget for FY24 Glory Reitz Oct 2, 20230 commentsMillage rate rises 7.04% over rollback rate.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County finalizes millage rate, budget Seth Johnson Sep 26, 20230 commentsCounty will earn around $18 million more in property taxes despite millage rate decrease.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves $43 million budget Glory Reitz Sep 26, 20231 commentCommission votes in program to give largest raises to lowest-paid employees.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs Commission raises millage 27% over rollback rate Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20230 commentsManager says flat rate would result in layoffs.
FeaturedAlachua County to vote on $751M budget, pulling public notices Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20232 commentsCounty also considering buying land near Watermelon Pond.
NewsChildren’s Trust approves first budget reading Glory Reitz Sep 13, 20230 commentsBoard also approved six nonprofits to begin negotiating agreements.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County votes on 2024 taxes, assessments Seth Johnson Sep 12, 20231 commentProperty tax, stormwater assessment to increase.
EducationSchool Board passes budget for 2024 Glory Reitz Sep 11, 20230 commentsReapportioned funding shrank the budget by $4.5 million since initial plan.
FeaturedGNV votes to raise GRU rates, property taxes Seth Johnson Sep 7, 20239 commentsBudget relies on 29% property tax increase.
Government + PoliticsNewberry passes tentative budget Glory Reitz Sep 7, 20230 commentsCommissioners table compensation plan after split vote without tie-breaking member.
EducationSchool board to advertise tentative budget Glory Reitz Jul 24, 20230 commentsMillage rate to effectively rise by 8%, expected to generate $160.3 million.
Government + PoliticsCounty manager proposes another tax rate cut Camille Broadway Jun 13, 20230 commentsReduced tax rate still projected to raise almost $153 million in 2024.
NewsChildren’s Trust amends strategic plan Glory Reitz Jun 13, 20230 commentsTrust will maintain its millage rate but plans further review for next year’s budget.
Government + PoliticsBOCC to vote on millage, rental permit program Seth Johnson Sep 11, 20220 commentsCommission will also discuss new development.