CALL TO ACTION from LWVAC President Janice Garry

The LWV of Alachua County has been following the issue of changes to the administration of GRU for nearly a year. It has been our position that the process used by legislators to enact a new law was a breach of democratic processes and the state inserting governor-appointed Authority members as administrators of our municipal utility are a breach of home rule.

Currently, the Authority is discussing reducing and possibly eliminating the already reduced transfer of funds to the city. This would have a detrimental effect on basic city services and the quality of life of Gainesville residents.  Janice received a message from Commissioner Bryan Eastman that lays out the specifics.  You can read that message here.

Please:

1. Send an email message to the four Authority members. Information in Commissioner Eastman’s message may be helpful to express your own ideas. Although his message is directed to Oakview Neighborhood residents, the information applies to all Gainesville residents. 
2. If at all possible, attend the meeting on January 3, at 5:30, at the GRU Administration Building, 301 SE 4th Avenue.  There should be an opportunity for public comment. If so, Janice Garry will be speaking on behalf of the league. BUT you don't have to speak. Just having the room filled with residents speaks for itself.  

Authority members' email addresses:

LawsonCE8 [at] gru.com

Thank you for reading. Thank you for caring. Thank you for acting.