Residents and city commissioners spoke for three and a half hours regarding the issue, with a final compromise — a second delay of the vote until late November — not coming until 10 p.m., as the two groups discussed the best method for the plan's implementation.
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The GRU Authority referendum on the November ballot will allow Gainesville residents to vote on whether GRU’s governing authority should be transferred to an independent board appointed by the city commission.
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City commissioners Gail Johnson and Gigi Simmons had skeptical questions about the half-cent sales tax on Thursday.
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Commissioners decided to clear up confusion on proposed changes to the city's comprehensive plan before moving forward on a vote.
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The turnout at Gainesville City Hall supporting the Fraternal Order of Police required live feeds of the City Commission meeting be shown on TVs in the lobby and throughout the basement. From Police Chief Tony Jones to longtime residents to people who encounter police officers as part of their work, …
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The CRA board approved a $400,000 initiative aimed at furthering its efforts to make Midtown and surrounding College Park neighborhood safer.
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As of Thursday, Gainesville voters in November will have a chance to decide on who will control Gainesville Regional Utilities in the future.
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This system would allow people with limited access to state-issued IDs to receive locally-issued ones.
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The 34th Street Wall has become a landmark in Gainesville, but its history remains somewhat of a mystery.
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A referendum on the November ballot will allow voters to decide if they want to replace the Gainesville City Commission with an independent board in making decisions for GRU. Wednesday, the commission and other community organizations launched a campaign against it called "No GRU Authority Referendum Campaign."
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