The commission did not reach a decision on the moratorium during the meeting.
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Starting on Saturday, people in Gainesville can legally imbibe on city property.
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The subcommittee tentatively agreed to meet again in September, with this idea likely coming up for discussion soon at a full City Commission meeting.
Read More »Gainesville Considers Development Moratorium To Protect Black Communities
The commission decided to continue the moratorium and equitable development discussion during the first general policy meeting in August.
Read More »No GRU Rate Increase Coming In 2020, City Commission Decides
Commissioners tentatively settled on a zero percent rate increase for city utilities in the next fiscal year.
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The Gainesville City Commission is moving forward with a plan to extract its police department from school resource officer duties.
Read More »Face Mask Use Won’t Be Enforced With Arrest Or Search, Gainesville And Alachua County Leaders Say
Enforcement will not include search or arrest for those people not complying with the order to wear face masks in public places, Mayor Lauren Poe said.
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Misinformation can spark fear and hysteria. We're here to help. We'll update this page with emerging information from reliable sources to answer all of your questions about coronavirus.
Read More »Gainesville Votes 2020: At-Large 2 City Commission Guide
Anyone living in the city can decide between Scherwin Henry, Gabe Kaimowitz, Paul Rhodenizer and Reina Saco.
Read More »Gainesville Votes 2020: City Commission District 2 Guide
Registered voters who live in the city's District 2 will decide between incumbent Harvey Ward and challenger David Walle.
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