Government + PoliticsAlachua rezones for development near San Felasco, approves budget Lillian Hamman Sep 10, 2025 City Attorney Marian Rush attends final meeting.
Government + PoliticsAlachua fires City Attorney Marian Rush Lillian Hamman Aug 12, 20253-2 vote leaves city with 30 days to find replacement.
Government + Politics“We’re looking like liars”: vote to investigate Alachua resignations fails, again Lillian Hamman Jul 29, 2025Proposed 2025-26 millage set to 6.2500.
Government + PoliticsAlachua commission votes in Rodolfo Valladares as interim city manager Lillian Hamman Jun 9, 20254-1 vote confirms appointment.
Government + PoliticsAlachua to revisit external counsel for city planner exodus investigation Lillian Hamman May 20, 2025Commission votes down Livingston Farms voluntary annexation.
Government + PoliticsAlachua to explore Pinkoson Springs ownership with county resources Lillian Hamman May 20, 2025Residents call for closed-captioning livestreams of city meetings.
Government + PoliticsAlachua City Commission swears in new mayor, commissioner Lillian Hamman Apr 22, 2025New commission moves forward with Fletcher Trace and Westside Commons developments.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua votes down external planner contract Glory Reitz Mar 24, 2025City manager responds to resigned planner’s open letter.
Government + PoliticsFormer Alachua planner raises concerns over outside influences, Mill Creek projects Seth Johnson Mar 14, 2025City decided not to investigate planner exodus.
Government + PoliticsAlachua calls off inquiry into planning staff departures Glory Reitz Feb 27, 2025Two commissioners, mayor say Alachua should look to the future, not the past.
Government + Politics“Catastrophic”: Alachua responds as 75% of planning staff resigns Glory Reitz Feb 12, 2025Commission directs attorney to seek options for external investigation.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua denies preliminary plat for 120-acre subdivision Glory Reitz Feb 11, 2025Surrounding residents raised concerns about traffic, conservation, flooding.
Government + PoliticsBlalock wins city of Alachua commission seat Glory Reitz Apr 9, 2024NAACP calls for transparency around Hancock Community Center polling place issues.
Government + PoliticsSeat 5 in Alachua City Commission up for election Glory Reitz Feb 27, 2024Eric Ford running against incumbent Jennifer Blalock
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua offers community help to schools Glory Reitz Jan 22, 2024Board members, commissioners talk mentoring