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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.
Read More »Gainesville Redevelopment Priorities Discussed In Final Workshop Before City Commission Presentation
The new plan will set a course for the city department's intended revitalizations in blighted areas.
Read More »Race And Equity Subcommittee Members Say They Need More Time To Achieve Equity In Gainesville
“The work of race and equity is not going to be done in six months,” City Commissioner Harvey Ward said.
Read More »Alachua County To Host Truth And Reconciliation Events Remembering Lynching Victims
A memorial service for the lynching victims will begin at 6 p.m., Friday, at Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church.
Read More »Gainesville Gardener’s Seed Saving Program Represents Step In Fighting Climate Change
The Gainesville City Commission this fall declared a climate state of emergency — a largely symbolic move with little municipal heft behind it compared to the actions the federal government could take if motivated and mobilized — but some city residents do feel a sense of urgency to take steps toward combating climate change.
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These were the top stories near you this year.
Read More »Gainesville City Commissioners Change Public Comment Rules For Their Meetings
A number of people in attendance were concerned about new policies being implemented to tighten public comment periods.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Approves $13,000 Salary Increase For Charter Officers
One city commissioner said he was frustrated that his reviews of the public employees were taking place in public.
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