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Potential Alachua County Manager James Bourey has one week to answer the Alachua County Commission. They increased his base salary offer from $160,000 to $165,000.
Read More »South Carolinian James Bourey in lead for Alachua County manager job
As commissioners ranked candidates, Bourey was first, Stockton Whitten of Brevard County was second and Charles Oliver of Pensacola was third.
Read More »Alachua County commissioners to vote on Archer Braid Trail
In its Dec. 11 meeting, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners will take its final vote on the Archer Braid Trial. The board is being asked to reconsider a 2.2-mile trail portion that was rejected in September. The meeting will be open to the public.
Read More »Commissioners sworn in
Three newly elected county commissioners were sworn into office Tuesday morning in Gainesville. Commissioners Robert Hutchinson, Charles Chestnut and incumbent Mike Byerly each gave acceptance speeches.
Read More »Election wrap up
One race from the Tuesday ballot may take a few days to resolve. Longtime Congressman Cliff Stearns is going to have to depend on provisional and overseas ballots if he wants to continue his career in congress. Running in the newly formed third congressional district, he trails Tea Party favorite …
Read More »Alachua County Commission approves study of Alachua County jail
In a narrow 3-2 vote, the Alachua County Commission will hire an outside company to analyze whether or not the Alachua County Jail needs more staff, much to the dismay of the Sheriff’s Office. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM spoke with Alachua County Commissioner Mike Byerly and Sheriff Sadie Darnell to get both sides of …
Read More »Rodney Long to retire
Alachua County Commissioner Rodney Long says he won’t be seeking re-election to the seat he’s held for three terms. Long was first elected to the county commission in 2000. Before that he served two terms on the Gainesville City Commission. Long’s seat is one of three that will be on …
Read More »An Alachua County commissioner expresses concerns about future biomass plant
A recent study in Massachusetts might be adding fuel the biomass plant debate. The six-month study by Massachusetts state environmental officials found biomass-fired electricity would result in a three-percent increase in carbon emissions compared to coal-fired electricity by 2050. The Florida Public Service Commission approved Gainesville’s proposal to build a …
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