House approves utility bill that could cement state control of GRU

Rep. Demi Busatta Cabrera’s, R‑Coral Gables, HB 1451 passed with a last‑minute amendment that could give the GRU Authority ...
The Independent Florida Alligator

Bill that would give GRU control to the state passes Florida House

The Florida House approved a bill that would give the state control over any utility authority created by the legislature ...

Florida House bill may decide future of Gainesville Regional Utilities

An amended state utility bill could give lawmakers final authority over GRU governance as Gainesville’s legal fight over ...
Independent Florida Alligator

Proposed GRU special election is another chapter in the fight over utility control

On May 15, the Gainesville City Commission voted 6-1 to hold a special election in November. This election will retry a referendum to return control of Gainesville Regional Utilities to the city.
WUFT

GRU Referendum: Why GRU control should stay with Authority (Q&A)

Q&A: GRU CEO Ed Bielarski on Gainesville’s November referendum for utility control GAINESVILLE –– On Nov. 4, Gainesville voters will decide who should control Gainesville Regional Utilities: the ...
WUFT

GRU Referendum: Why GRU control should return to City Commission (Q&A)

GAINESVILLE –– On November 4, the city of Gainesville is having a referendum to place the Gainesville City Commission back in control of Gainesville Regional Utilities. In 2024, a similar referendum ...
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Florida House bill would override Gainesville voter decision on GRU control

House committee approves measure asserting state preemption over Gainesville Regional Utilities ...