Gainesville property taxes to leap 29% over rollback rate
Sep 21, 2023
Tax increase fills budget hole following GRU transfer reduction.
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Gainesville property taxes to leap 29% over rollback rate
Tax increase fills budget hole following GRU transfer reduction.
GNV delays Boltin Center vote for design plans
Sep 21, 2023
Center to return in November after community input session.
BOCC narrows focus of future inclusionary zoning
Sep 19, 2023
Commissioners spoke against a blanket policy.
Alachua County to host election worker orientations
Sep 19, 2023
Orientations are in preparation for the 2024 Election Cycle.
GNV chosen for initial federal planning grant
Sep 15, 2023
Housing and Urban Development grant opens door for more money later on.
GNV funds another $250K for lawsuit
Sep 15, 2023
Lawsuit seeks to stop state control of Gainesville Regional Utilities.
Gainesville moves to reinstate open container ban
Sep 14, 2023
Pre-pandemic ordinance on track to return Jan. 1.
Children’s Trust approves first budget reading
Sep 13, 2023
Board also approved six nonprofits to begin negotiating agreements.
GNV attorney asks for another $250K for lawsuit
Sep 13, 2023
Lawsuit seeks to stop state control of Gainesville Regional Utilities.
Alachua County votes on 2024 taxes, assessments
Sep 12, 2023
Property tax, stormwater assessment to increase.
Newberry welcome sign nears completion
Sep 12, 2023
Project still needs some masonry, lighting and landscaping work.
One Nation One Project calls for Phase 2 projects
Sep 11, 2023
Initiative has up to $200,000 in ARPA funds to give out.
County asks GNV to reconsider Thelma Boltin Center
Sep 8, 2023
City plans to take next steps on Sept. 21.
GNV alters 794 lots, substandard parcel criteria
Sep 7, 2023
Changes give developers more leeway on small lots.
Newberry passes tentative budget
Sep 7, 2023
Commissioners table compensation plan after split vote without tie-breaking member.
BOCC provides one-year extension for GRACE program
Sep 6, 2023
County wants to consider new structure for program going forward.
County tax collector sued, BOCC aids in defense
Sep 5, 2023
State agency also sued at least nine other tax collectors.
GNV’s Eastman named to Florida League of Cities
Sep 5, 2023
Gainesville commissioner appointed to serve on Municipal Administration Committee.
Disaster declaration includes Levy, Dixie counties
Aug 31, 2023
Declaration allows FEMA assistance for 30 days.
ACFR deploys team to aid Idalia response
Aug 31, 2023
Mobile unit provides radio, cell, internet, power.
Newberry approves road agreement with FDOT
Aug 29, 2023
The commission also moved forward with county waste agreement.