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News

Cold Night Shelter Program Anticipated Jan. 25-28

Published on January 25, 2023

City of Gainesville officials anticipate severe weather conditions, including temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit during evening hours Wednesday, Jan. 25-Saturday, Jan. 28. The anticipated temperatures will lead to the activation of the city's Cold Night Shelter (CNS) Program, and it is expected to remain in effect until overnight low temperatures rise above 45 F.

Cold Night Shelter Program Anticipated Jan. 23

Published on January 23, 2023

City of Gainesville officials anticipate severe weather conditions, including temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit during evening hours, Monday, Jan. 23. The anticipated temperatures will lead to the activation of the city's Cold Night Shelter (CNS) Program, and it is expected to remain in effect until overnight low temperatures rise above 45 F.

City Commission Appoints Four of Five Interim Charter Officers

Published on January 20, 2023

The Gainesville City Commission voted on Thursday to appoint four of the city’s five charter officers and remove the interim title. Expressing confidence in the work done by the interim charters during extended periods of service, the commissioners approved the positions for city manager, general manager of utilities, city attorney equity and inclusion director.

GPD Takes Aim at Gun Crimes and Traffic Accidents

Published on January 19, 2023

Gainesville City Commission is taking aim at two of the community’s biggest safety concerns with a pair of motions approved today. By passing both items, commissioners will bring to GPD a new high-tech tool for solving gun crimes while also accepting Florida Department of Transportation funding that uses officer education to improve the safety of our road, streets and crosswalks.

Corridor walks as part of W. 13th Street/University Avenue redesign

Published on January 18, 2023

The guided walks are designed to gather input from participants, and share information with them about plans to redesign parts of the city’s main thoroughfares to increase pedestrian and cyclist safety, and improve accessibility for for all users.

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Events

City Services Fair

February 04, 2023

Want to learn more about city services and local government? Join us for the City Services Fair at the Senior Recreation Center (5701 NW 34th Blvd.).

Downtown Parking Community Forum

February 08, 2023

Neighbors are invited to attend an upcoming community forum to help shape the future of downtown parking! The forum is designed to gather input from neighbors, stakeholders and businesses to identify any current concerns about parking in downtown, as well as gather ideas of a future desired state.

2023 State of the City Address

February 14, 2023

Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward cordially invites all neighbors to the 2023 State of the City Address at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention.

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The Financial and Operating Plan (the city's budget) is approved by the City Commission, and outlines the city's revenues and expenditure allocations for upcoming fiscal years along with the key priorities, areas for remedial action and areas for focus locally.