Tag Archives: Alachua County Commission

The Alachua County Commission hopes to reach a decision on new elections office locations by mid-February.

The Alachua County Commission did not reach a final decision on converting the Gainesville Correctional Institution into a homeless center.

Alachua County's Wage Theft Protection Ordinance, which was passed in April with a 3 to 2 vote, went into effect Jan. 1. Unpaid and underpaid employees who have sought to resolve issues with their employers can file an official complaint.

The Alachua County and Gainesville City Commissions held a special joint meeting Monday to discuss the future of Fire Station 19 and Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) Governance.

Commissioners agreed to request an administrative hearing with Florida Department of Environmental Protection regarding its intent to issue an air permit to GREC. The request is due Monday.

Potential Alachua County Manager James Bourey has one week to answer the Alachua County Commission. They increased his base salary offer from $160,000 to $165,000.

This election season, social media exploded on the political scene and changed how candidates campaign and communicate with voters. Chuck Chestnut and Dean Cheshire, two Alachua County Commission candidates, have benefited from using Facebook in their campaigns.

Voters in District 3 have a choice between two experienced candidates.

The Gainesville City Commission and Alachua County Commission celebrated United Nations Day a week early by hosting a panel discussion.

The proposal would increase the existing sales tax from 6.5 to 6.75 percent