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Downtown Trees FAQ

Published on March 22, 2023

On Thursday, March 23, the General Policy Committee will hear about the trees and related sidewalk maintenance issues.

Cold Night Shelter Program Anticipated March 18-20

Published on March 18, 2023

City of Gainesville officials anticipate severe weather conditions, including temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit during evening hours Saturday, March 18-Monday, March 20. 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.

Alachua County legislative delegation votes to on GRU governance

Published on March 17, 2023

Today in Tallahassee, the Alachua County legislative delegation voted 4-1 to advance a proposed bill in the Florida House that would remove Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) from local control. The move comes as Gainesville City Commissioners and City leaders identify measures to reduce municipal utility debt.

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Community Focus

Gun Violence Initiative

The Gainesville Police Department’s Neighborhood
Policing Initiative, launched last year, trains officers and
neighbors, together in the areas of community problem
solving and policing.

Budget Information for FY 2024

Gainesville's has a renewed effort to examine the city’s budget and create changes that will make Gainesville stronger. This approach was already in place before a visit to Tallahassee in February 2023, where city leaders answered questions from the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee (JLAC).

Traffic Violence

For the Gainesville City Commission, traffic safety is a top priority and staff is taking efforts to reverse the upward trend in traffic accidents.

Events

Summer Employment Events for Summer Camp Counselors and Lifeguards

March 25, 2023

Join our team as a summer camp counselor or lifeguard! Work with youth and have fun leading, teaching and playing. We are currently accepting applications for summer 2023.

Possum Creek Skate Jam

April 29, 2023

The Possum Creek Skate Jam is a free, all ages skateboard competition that celebrates Gainesville's skateboarding legacy and culture. The Skate Jam features best trick contest prizes, swag giveaways, live DJs, live mural painting, and food trucks.

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Downtown Trees FAQ

Cold Night Shelter Program Anticipated March 18-20

Alachua County legislative delegation votes to on GRU governance

Community Focus

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Gun Violence Initiative

Budget Information for FY 2024

Traffic Violence

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Summer Employment Events for Summer Camp Counselors and Lifeguards

Possum Creek Skate Jam

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