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Federal Housing Grant Awarded to GHA and City

Published on September 15, 2023

The Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) and the City of Gainesville have been awarded a $500,000 FY 2023 Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Commission moves to reinstate open-container restrictions

Published on September 14, 2023

The Gainesville City Commission is one step closer to bringing back the open-container ban that existed City-wide before the fall of 2020. At today’s Special Meeting, Commissioners approved on first vote a motion to end the pandemic-era changes that have allowed neighbors to possess and consume alcohol in public spaces between the hours of 7 a.m. and 2:30 a.m.

Commissioner Bryan Eastman appointed to serve on legislative committee

Published on September 05, 2023

Gainesville City Commissioner Bryan Eastman has been appointed to the Florida League of Cities (FLC) 2023-2024 Municipal Administration committee.

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Community Focus

Gun Violence Prevention 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.

Climate Action

Beginning with the selection of a chief climate officer in January 2023, the City of Gainesville looks to bring together its climate initiatives and get residents involved.

Events

Groovin' on the Green with In the Moment

September 22, 2023

Local band In the Moment play live at Ironwood Golf Course.

National Hispanic Heritage Month Events

September 22, 2023

Friday, September 15: Celebrate Dance
Saturday, September 16: Live Music Performance with Tropix (Salsa, Merengue and Bachata)
Friday, September 22: Movie Night at Bo Diddley Plaza: Family Film Encanto
Friday, October 13: UF World Music Festival

Forest Park Opening Celebration

September 23, 2023

Celebrate the completion of the major renovations at Forest Park!

Make Money Make Sense Financial Workshop

September 28, 2023

Learning about investing your money, planning for retirement and insurance with guest presenter Robinson Financial Group.

U.S. Navy Band Commodores in concert

October 27, 2023

The U.S. Navy Band Commodores, the Navy's premier jazz ensemble, have been performing the very best of big band jazz for the Navy and the nation for 50 years. They will be performing at the Historic Thomas Center on Friday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

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Garbage & Recycling

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Report a Problem

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Federal Housing Grant Awarded to GHA and City

Commission moves to reinstate open-container restrictions

Commissioner Bryan Eastman appointed to serve on legislative committee

Community Focus

Community Focus

Gun Violence Prevention Initiative

Budget Information for FY 2024

Traffic Violence

Climate Action

Events

Events

Groovin' on the Green with In the Moment

National Hispanic Heritage Month Events

Forest Park Opening Celebration

Make Money Make Sense Financial Workshop

U.S. Navy Band Commodores in concert

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