County decides to fund pavement management study
Brian Singleton, Assistant Public Works Director for Alachua County, asked the County Commission to fund a study to determine the best methodology for managing the...
County Commissioners discuss how to move forward on CareerSource
In response to a letter from the Department of Economic Opportunity alleging that CareerSource of North Central Florida has misused funds and refused to provide...
State Joint Legislative Auditing Committee votes to audit the City of Gainesville
Responding to requests from citizens, Senator Perry and Rep. Clemons asked the state to perform an audit of the City of Gainesville. Today the...
Honor veterans’ sacrifices by paying attention to local government
Chris Rose II reflects on the cost of freedom and our responsibility to protect it at the local level....
Florida Energy Choice Initiative promises lower bills and green energy
Darin Cook explains why GRU customers should sign the petition to put the Florida Energy Choice Initiative on the 2020 ballot. ...
Hayes-Santos and Johnson stop publishing their emails after City Commission changes policy
All the emails of Commissioners Hayes-Santos and Johnson have been removed from the email portal following a City Commission vote that allowed individual commissioners to...
City commission sets framework for new meeting rules
The Gainesville City Commission has set a framework for new meeting rules, over the objection of members of the public who fear that the rules...
The confederated overseers of “the most diverse City Commission in history” make their move
Ray Washington gives some historical perspective to today's move by the City Commission to limit public comment at its meetings. ...
City commission to consider additional delays in publishing their emails
During the afternoon session of Thursday’s Gainesville City Commission meeting, when few people are able to attend because of work commitments, the commission will consider...
Democracy is under attack at city hall
Debbie Martinez explains why the changes that will be discussed at the November 7 City Commission meeting are an attack on democracy....