Government + Politics GRU Authority greenlights lawsuit, notices City Commission to change policy Seth Johnson Sep 4, 2024City, utility wrestle with being separate but combined.
Government + Politics 18-month timeline of the struggle for Gainesville Regional Utilities Seth Johnson Jul 5, 2024Laws, ordinances and lawsuits wielded to control GRU.
Government + Politics Bielarski fires 2 top GRU officials, reassigns third Seth Johnson Jun 20, 2024Sustainability office has also been reorganized.
News Gainesville finalizes ballot question, reviews in-house IT options Seth Johnson Jun 18, 2024Gainesville staff also voices their perspective on utility revenues.
Government + Politics GRU Authority OKs budget cuts, hiring second law firm Seth Johnson Jun 13, 2024Attorney says chances of referendum lawsuit are high.
Government + Politics New 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 + Politics GRU, local solar companies disagree on net metering change for solar Seth Johnson Apr 19, 2024GRU changed the rate that home solar receives.
Government + Politics GRU Authority votes on attorney, procurement policy Seth Johnson Mar 27, 2024GRU removes preference from procurements.
Government + Politics Gainesville OKs changes to free downtown parking Seth Johnson Mar 21, 2024Commission creates downtown advisory board.
Government + Politics DeSantis to reappoint GRU Authority after lawsuit, 4 resignations Seth Johnson Mar 15, 2024Application process open until April 15.
Government + Politics Gainesville votes to formalize permit work with GRU Seth Johnson Mar 7, 2024Commission gives OK for pickleball courts project.
News GRU Authority votes to increase charges to Gainesville Seth Johnson Feb 8, 2024Cost changes voted for next fiscal year.
Government + Politics Curry recommends first actions to cover $1.4 million shortfall Seth Johnson Feb 6, 2024Finance Committee approves reassigned funds.
Government + Politics GRU Authority to talk city transfer as union pushes back Seth Johnson Jan 16, 2024No final decision has been scheduled.
Government + Politics GRU Authority moves forward with general manager search Seth Johnson Jan 3, 2024Process could take seven months.
News Gainesville’s top news stories of 2023 Seth Johnson Dec 26, 2023New GRU Authority and school rezoning take top spots.
Government + Politics Gainesville City Commission confirms GRU Authority’s control over bonds Seth Johnson Dec 22, 2023Bonds totaling $105 million set to expire in May.
News Gainesville sets special meeting over GRU request delayed last week Seth Johnson Dec 20, 2023Item deals with $105 million in bonds.
Government + Politics GRU Authority to search for permanent general manager Seth Johnson Dec 14, 2023Authority also continues contract for new attorney, looks into auditor position.
Government + Politics GRU Authority supports general manager, denies motion to fire Seth Johnson Dec 7, 2023Authority also votes to move forward with interim attorney.
Government + Politics GRU Authority plans for more meetings in first workshop Seth Johnson Nov 16, 2023Manager said more meetings needed to deliver business transformation.
Government + Politics GRU Authority continues trunked radio sale, starts bond verification Seth Johnson Nov 1, 2023Members reject additional agenda items.
Government + Politics Clemons calls for Gainesville mayor to resign, Ward says ‘no’ Seth Johnson Oct 26, 2023Representative said a coverup is underway.
News Lawmakers vote to open probe into Gainesville bond delay Seth Johnson Oct 18, 2023Delay resulted in an extra $2.9 million cost to city.