Active wildfires may impact Gainesville and surrounding areas. Stay alert and monitor conditions.Residents are urged to:• Follow the countywide burn ban• Avoid sparks/open flames• Properly extinguish and dispose of smoking materials• Report wildfires immediately by calling 911Updates, safety info and road closures:
Gainesville’s mission is to build community. We partner and engage with our neighbors and community builders. This helps us provide responsive services that are financially responsible and neighbor-focused.
In 2035, Gainesville will be a equitable community for all. We will be a sustainable community for the future. We will be home to a world-class, life-long learning community. Our city will be great place for neighbors to live and thrive. A place that provides meaningful experiences for everyone. We will have a vibrant downtown and a strong, resilient economy. We will ensure mobility for all neighbors.
The City of Gainesville Strategic Plan is adopted by the City Commission for the following objectives:
The Strategic Plan outlines our vision, mission and values. It summarizes the community profile and strategic planning process. A set of goals, initiatives and high-level performance measures are defined to ensure we meet our objectives. The plan discusses the commitment to managing for results. Various strategies are laid out to collect, analyze and use data for improved decision-making and planning.
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