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Attendees submitted questions to be answered by the Gainesville City Commission and other city organizations present.
Read More »District 1 Town Hall Addresses Gainesville’s Housing, Crime And Equity Issues
Emotions Run High At City Meeting About Changing Gainesville’s Inequity
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.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Votes For Property Tax Increase To Take Effect In October 2019
In addition to the increase in property taxes, there was also a recent decision to increase utility electric rates.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Votes to Seek Help and More Information on Broadband Options
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.
Read More »‘Spinning Its Wheels’: City-County Discussion Over Cabot-Koppers Superfund Site Redevelopment Stalls
The Alachua County Commission and the Gainesville City Commission held a joint meeting Monday to discuss potential development ideas for the Cabot-Koppers Superfund site and the Eighth Avenue and Waldo corridor, but no plans were approved.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Examines Changes To Public Comment Periods
Commissioner Gail Johnson said after dozens of meetings since her election a year ago, she is tired of people berating her during public comment periods.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Critics Question Catering Expense
Some Gainesville residents are criticizing the city commission for spending city money on catered meals. The residents argue it's an unnecessary expense, while the commissioners argue it's a convenience issue.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Approves Hartman House and Clarence R. Kelly Community Center Renovations
Renovations of the two city-owned properties cost more than $2 million total.
Read More »Commissioner Gail Johnson Leads Gainesville In Discussion Of Development Strategies
On Saturday, the Community First Summit will continue at the Springhill Missionary Baptist Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Read More »City Commission Approves Plan to Create Food Policy Council
Gainesville’s general policy committee voted unanimously Thursday to create a food policy council for the city. The council would be devoted to ensuring Gainesville residents have consistent access to affordable and nutritious food.
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