Government + Politics DeSantis appoints 5 new GRU Authority members following resignations Seth Johnson May 16, 2024New authority includes two former members.
Government + Politics Gainesville enters budget season dependent on DeSantis appointments Seth Johnson May 7, 2024Staff presented two proposed budgets that hinge on utility funding.
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 Gainesville City Commission OKs ballot language draft Seth Johnson Apr 18, 2024Two votes scheduled for May.
Government + Politics GRU Authority finalizes vote on net metering amid pushback Seth Johnson Apr 17, 2024Authority OKs new metering opt out.
Government + Politics GRU plans rate change for rooftop solar payments Seth Johnson Apr 16, 2024Utilities push away from net metering at full retail rate.
Government + Politics Gainesville OKs security upgrades, uses dwindling ConnectFree funds Seth Johnson Apr 4, 2024Commission starts zero-emission transition plan.
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 Gainesville commission plans to put GRU Authority on upcoming ballot Seth Johnson Mar 21, 2024Commission needs two supermajority votes to continue.
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.
Government + Politics GRU to start $50 million wastewater construction in April Seth Johnson Mar 5, 2024Initial construction to lay groundwork for $110M phase 2.
Government + Politics Gainesville commission, GRU Authority hold first joint meeting Seth Johnson Feb 28, 2024Members discussed two items with no votes.
Government + Politics GRU Authority asks Florida attorney general for legal opinion Seth Johnson Feb 21, 2024Authority preps for joint meeting with Gainesville commission.
Government + Politics Ward: Gainesville kept the ship sailing in 2023 Seth Johnson Feb 13, 2024Mayor highlights progress despite legislative, fiscal challenges.
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 discuss power generation, service contracts Seth Johnson Feb 6, 2024Wednesday meeting to be held at GRU Administrative Building.
Government + Politics GRU Authority to talk city transfer as union pushes back Seth Johnson Jan 16, 2024No final decision has been scheduled.
Local News Gainesville nonprofit continues GRU lawsuit, responds to judge’s deadline Seth Johnson Jan 9, 2024Nonprofit president says someone must be responsible for House Bill 1645.
Government + Politics GRU Authority moves forward with general manager search Seth Johnson Jan 3, 2024Process could take seven months.
Government + Politics Local reps prep for 2024 legislative session Seth Johnson Dec 29, 2023Less local legislation expected.
Government + Politics Ward reflects on first year, top issues for 2024 Seth Johnson Dec 27, 2023Gainesville mayor looks at Eastside development and Vision Zero among his 2024 priorities.
News Gainesville’s top news stories of 2023 Seth Johnson Dec 26, 2023New GRU Authority and school rezoning take top spots.