News Children’s Trust approves first budget reading Glory Reitz Sep 13, 2023Board also approved six nonprofits to begin negotiating agreements.
Government + Politics Alachua County votes on 2024 taxes, assessments Seth Johnson Sep 12, 2023Property tax, stormwater assessment to increase.
Education School Board passes budget for 2024 Glory Reitz Sep 11, 2023Reapportioned funding shrank the budget by $4.5 million since initial plan.
Featured GNV votes to raise GRU rates, property taxes Seth Johnson Sep 7, 2023Budget relies on 29% property tax increase.
Government + Politics Newberry passes tentative budget Glory Reitz Sep 7, 2023Commissioners table compensation plan after split vote without tie-breaking member.
Education School board hashes out budget priorities Glory Reitz Sep 6, 2023Special budget meeting produces some clarity, discussion of staff’s work
Local Living Best Gainesville restaurants for under $15 meal Olivia Hanna Aug 26, 2023Eating out on a budget doesn’t mean you have to compromise on flavor.
News GRACE Marketplace to reduce services Glory Reitz Aug 21, 2023Shelter to change hours, capacity and meals availability to maintain operations after budget cuts.
Education School board to advertise tentative budget Glory Reitz Jul 24, 2023Millage rate to effectively rise by 8%, expected to generate $160.3 million.
News Cornell appointed to Finance and Audit Committee Staff Reports Jul 10, 2023Florida Association of Counties board selects Alachua County Commissioner to serve.
News Alachua County to weigh GNV budget cuts, impacts Seth Johnson Jun 28, 2023GNV requests financing for GRACE Marketplace.
Government + Politics GNV to study Ironwood, present plan next year Seth Johnson Jun 20, 2023Golf course survives budget cuts.
Government + Politics Governor’s veto slashes meat processing funding Camille Broadway Jun 16, 2023County Commissioner Ken Cornell urges colleagues to use veto as an “off-ramp” on Newberry project.
Government + Politics Gainesville trims more from its budget Camille Broadway Jun 14, 2023Ironwood Golf Course and GRACE marketplace funds added back into fiscal year 2024 plans.
News Children’s Trust amends strategic plan Glory Reitz Jun 13, 2023Trust will maintain its millage rate but plans further review for next year’s budget.
Government + Politics GNV eliminates Reichert House after 30 years Seth Johnson May 22, 2023Audit findings block staff.
News GNV police, fire ask for $11M budget increase Seth Johnson May 18, 2023Wages account for majority of growth.
News GNV concept plan aims to reduce $315M of debt Seth Johnson Apr 12, 2023General fund transfer would reduce to $15 million.
Government + Politics Alachua County proposes holding budget, lower millage Seth Johnson Jun 28, 2022Raemi Eagle-Glenn joins county commission.