Commissioners passionately expressed their disappointments, concerns, rebuttals and hope for the future before unanimously approving a motion to add a discussion of racial and equity disparities to the agenda of the next joint meeting.
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The city's concerns were raised, but not much was decided upon during the meeting.
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The subcommittee concluded that its staff needs to have recommendations of how to reach its goal within 90 days of the meeting.
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A proposed Alachua County sports arena has run headlong into the politics of a decades-long effort to inject more economic activity into East Gainesville.
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The lodge, 215 N. Main St., was built in 1908 and is a part of the U.S National Register of Historical Places.
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They had one goal in mind – to create a solution for racial inequity in Alachua County by creating after school and out-of-school programs.
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Attendees submitted questions to be answered by the Gainesville City Commission and other city organizations present.
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About 20 people gathered in the auditorium to voice thoughts on how to go about making a resolution to officially mark the city’s commitment to address its past and to discuss fostering equity in general.
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In addition to the increase in property taxes, there was also a recent decision to increase utility electric rates.
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The commission dispatched Mayor Lauren Poe to send letters to local municipalities, the Alachua County Commission, the University of Florida and Sante Fe College, and the Alachua County School District to see if they wish to partner with the city in the effort.
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