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Commission directs mayor to request county and school‑board convening on family homelessness

Gainesville City Commission · May 7, 2026
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Summary

After public testimony, the commission asked Mayor Ward to send a letter to the county commission and school board seeking a joint convening to coordinate services and review underutilized facilities for family and youth homelessness.

Following several public speakers who urged coordinated action on family homelessness, the Gainesville City Commission voted unanimously May 7 to direct Mayor Ward to send a letter to the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners and the Alachua County School Board.

Jacob Turner, vice president of the Task Force for Ending Homelessness, cited recent school‑district data showing more…

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