Gainesville looks for $130K for another year of Hoggetowne downtown
Apr 10, 2025
Commissioners ask staff to explore Gainesville Raceway, Job Corps Center for possible permanent location.
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Gainesville looks for $130K for another year of Hoggetowne downtown
Commissioners ask staff to explore Gainesville Raceway, Job Corps Center for possible permanent location.
Gainesville talks Citizens Field, partnership with school district
Mar 13, 2025
Commissioners split on idea of selling stadium.
Gainesville authorizes letter over garbage fee mishap, continues streatery
Feb 20, 2025
City also finalized Florida Theater historic designation.
Gainesville commissioners discuss priorities, potential rule changes
Jan 23, 2025
Commissioners had retreat on Thursday.
Gainesville City Commission greenlights new UF bus contract
Jan 16, 2025
Charter officers to receive 3% increase.
Alachua County decides to wait out streetlight agreement with Gainesville
Dec 17, 2024
County opts to stay in agreement for now.
Gainesville approves 20% increase on residential trash rates
Dec 12, 2024
New rate will cost extra $4 to $8 per month.
Gainesville commission quibbles on Lot 10, advances climbing gym project
Dec 5, 2024
Climbing gym, other activities to open at Depot Park.
Gainesville sets legislative priorities, talks legal notices
Nov 14, 2024
Commission also looks at minority business study.
Gainesville asks GRU to prioritize three new recreational trail projects
Oct 24, 2024
New projects could rival Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail usage.
Gainesville officially combines all single-family zoning, allows smaller lot sizes
Oct 3, 2024
Zoning issue reaches end after years of discussion.
Gainesville finalizes previous version of inclusionary zoning policy in 5-2 vote
Sep 19, 2024
Commission also OKs redevelopment adjacent to Oaks Mall.
Forest Park scores Abby Wambach Park name change
Aug 8, 2024
Southwest Gainesville identifies its park with UF soccer alum and national soccer star.
Gainesville commission amends, passes inclusionary zoning policy
Jul 22, 2024
Commission opts for more expansive policy than recommended.
Gainesville reallocates nearly $3 million in ARPA as federal deadline nears
Jul 19, 2024
Senior housing project debated after funding issues.
Gainesville finalizes ballot question, reviews in-house IT options
Jun 18, 2024
Gainesville staff also voices their perspective on utility revenues.
Gainesville honors fallen service members on Memorial Day
May 27, 2024
Over 100 community members attend event.
Gainesville votes on ballot initiative despite concerns by GRU attorney
May 17, 2024
Initiative would ask if voters want to eliminate GRU Authority.
Gainesville to offer funds for downtown events in pilot program
May 2, 2024
Zoning changed to allow 140-unit development.
Gainesville OKs security upgrades, uses dwindling ConnectFree funds
Apr 4, 2024
Commission starts zero-emission transition plan.
Gainesville redirects funds to deal with downtown homelessness
Feb 15, 2024
Commissioners authorized $850,000 for homelessness, gun violence.
Ward: Gainesville kept the ship sailing in 2023
Feb 13, 2024
Mayor highlights progress despite legislative, fiscal challenges.
Gainesville reviews 2023 crime stats, updated on legislative session
Feb 1, 2024
Commission also votes on codifying charter officer evaluations.
Library staffers raise concerns about workplace environment
Jan 17, 2024
Appointees from delayed ad hoc committee plan to request committee be reinstated.