Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Gainesville public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
24 topics
Southwest Study Area
GRU litigation and water meter leaks
International delegations
Government affairs division update
Surplus Fifth Avenue parcels
Tree protection
GPD internal affairs complaint
City Plan Board appointment
Customer service and annexation
Solid Waste Items
City Seal and Flag
Dissolution of the Department of Resiliency
Solid Waste / Cabot-Koppers / Zoning Petition
Multi-family food waste and recycling enforcement
Zero Waste Ordinance implementation
GFR firefighter recruitment crisis
Trespass towing ordinance
Vacant lot near streatery
Tree protection and mitigation fund
LGBTQ+ History Month
Islam Appreciation Month
Commissioner Chestnut's endorsement of Byron Donalds
Community events
Downtown parking and towing
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Gainesville from local and regional media.
Gainesville revives Meet the Author and Lecture Series
Gainesville revives Meet the Author and Lecture Series City of Gainesville (.gov)
Sep 3, 2026Meet the 3 candidates running for Gainesville's District 2 seat
Meet the 3 candidates running for Gainesville's District 2 seat Gainesville Sun
Aug 4, 2026Meet the Candidates 2026: Newcomers vie for Gainesville’s uncontested District 2
Meet the Candidates 2026: Newcomers vie for Gainesville’s uncontested District 2 Mainstreet Daily News Gainesville
Jul 20, 2026Gainesville City Commission to review Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal
Gainesville City Commission to review Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal City of Gainesville (.gov)
Jul 15, 2026City leaders advance plan to end roam towing in Gainesville
City leaders advance plan to end roam towing in Gainesville Gainesville Sun
May 22, 2026Gainesville unveils newly renovated City Hall Plaza
Gainesville unveils newly renovated City Hall Plaza The Independent Florida Alligator
May 8, 2026Gainesville reopens City Hall Plaza
Gainesville reopens City Hall Plaza City of Gainesville (.gov)
May 8, 2026In split vote, Gainesville City Commission OKs raises for charter officers
In split vote, Gainesville City Commission OKs raises for charter officers Gainesville Sun
Dec 9, 2025Gainesville City Commission votes to demolish Thelma A. Boltin Center in Duckpond neighborhood
Gainesville City Commission votes to demolish Thelma A. Boltin Center in Duckpond neighborhood Gainesville Sun
Sep 5, 2025About the City Manager
About the City Manager City of Gainesville (.gov)
Sep 4, 2025Retirement message from City Manager Curry
Retirement message from City Manager Curry City of Gainesville (.gov)
Aug 17, 2025Gainesville City Manager Cynthia Curry resigns, effective Nov. 21
Gainesville City Manager Cynthia Curry resigns, effective Nov. 21 Gainesville Sun
Aug 8, 2025