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Appeals court pauses enforcement of voter-approved GRU charter amendment; city vows to defend results
Summary
A District Court of Appeal writ stayed enforcement of the voter‑approved charter amendment affecting Gainesville Regional Utilities, halting immediate changes while appellate review proceeds. City attorneys said they will continue litigation to carry out the electorate’s will.
The Florida First District Court of Appeal on Nov. 6 entered an emergency writ staying enforcement of a charter amendment approved by more than 75% of Gainesville city voters, temporarily preserving the status quo of the Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) authority while appellate questions proceed. City Attorney Merritt told the commission the writ prevents the city from enforcing changes to the charter until the appellate court…
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