City Commission

Lauren Poe Mayor
Reina Saco Commissioner (At-large, Seat A)VacantDesmon Duncan-Walker Commissioner (District I)
Harvey Ward Commissioner (District II)David Arreola Commissioner (District III)Adrian Hayes-Santos Commissioner (District IV)

Who is on Gainesville City Council?

Mayor & City Council Members

MemberPositionPhone Number
Carolyn HendricksWard 1(940) 665-5364
Brandon EberhartWard 2(940) 902-4294
Michael HillWard 3(713) 907-6363
Ken KeelerWard 4, Mayor Pro Tem(940) 284-7811

Who is the mayor of Gainesville Florida?

Lauren PoeSince 2016
Gainesville/Mayor

What district is Gainesville FL?

Florida’s 3rd congressional district
Florida’s 3rd congressional district – since January 3, 2017.
RepresentativeKat Cammack R–Gainesville
Area3,844 sq mi (9,960 km2)
Distribution71.27% urban 28.73% rural

Who are the Alachua County Commissioners?

Board of County Commissioners

How old is Lauren Poe?

Lauren Poe
Born1970/1971 (age 50–51) Minot, North Dakota
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Emily
ChildrenElizabeth, Beatrice

What is Gainesville named after?

Early American settlement It is generally accepted that the new settlement was named for General Edmund P. Gaines, commander of U.S. Army troops in Florida early in the Second Seminole War. The railroad was completed from Fernandina to Gainesville in 1859, passing six blocks south of the courthouse.

Is Gainesville FL rural or urban?

Gainesville is a city in Florida with a population of 132,127. Gainesville is in Alachua County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Gainesville offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes.

How are county commissioners chosen in Alachua County?

Alachua County is governed by a Home Rule Charter (which became effective on January 1, 1987) that was approved by the electors of the County. The Board of County Commissioners, comprised of five elected members, sets overall policy. These elected officials serve four year staggered-terms.

Does Alachua County require masks?

After six weeks, Alachua County’s mask mandate expired due to a state restriction. However, masks continue to be recommended. The falling COVID-19 cases and rising vaccination rates show that the county’s mask mandate and education on masking and vaccinations worked, county spokesperson Mark Sexton said.

Why is Gainesville called Hogtown?

Originally a village of Seminoles who raised hogs, the habitation was dubbed “Hogtown” by nearby white people who traded with the Seminoles. Indian artifacts were found at Glen Springs, which empties into Hogtown Creek. In 1824, Hogtown’s population was 14.