State Rep. Hinson slams new law locking in governor-appointed GRU Authority Board
State Representative Yvonne Hinson (D-Gainesville) publicly condemned legislation Governor Ron DeSantis signed on June 11 that preserves the governor-appointed GRU Authority Board’s control over Gainesville Regional Utilities. Hinson argued the law overrides a referendum in which 75 percent of voters supported local oversight of the utility, and she said rates have continued to rise under the current board. She also stated that an attempt she made to file a repeal of the original law was discouraged by colleagues.
Sources: WCJB TV20