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title: City of Gainesville
description: The City of Gainesville is the municipal government of Gainesville, Florida, led by a seven-member City Commission and a city manager.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/city-of-gainesville
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-10-15"
updatedAt: "2026-10-21"
organizationType: Government / public agency
location: Gainesville, FL, United States
website: https://www.gainesvillefl.gov
yearFounded: 1854
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# City of Gainesville

*Government / public agency • Gainesville, FL, United States*

## About

The City of Gainesville is the municipal government of Gainesville, Florida, led by a seven-member City Commission and a city manager.

The City of Gainesville is the municipal government of Gainesville, Florida. Its City Commission has seven members: four elected from single-member districts, two elected at-large, and a mayor. The commission passes the city's budget, sets the millage rate and approves ordinances and resolutions.

The city's charter offices include the City Attorney, City Auditor, City Clerk and City Manager. The City Commission appoints the City Clerk, and the City Manager is the administrative head of the general government. Harvey Ward was elected mayor in November 2022.

Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) is the city's municipally owned utility. It provides electric power, water, wastewater, natural gas and telecommunications services to Gainesville and surrounding areas. City Hall is at 200 E. University Ave.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1854
- **Address:** 200 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- **Website:** https://www.gainesvillefl.gov

## Programs

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