Announcements
Communications Director Mark Sexton announced the launch of the My Alachua County mobile app. Available for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play, the free app provides mobile access to commonly used county resources anytime, anywhere.
The app will provide a centralized, easy-to-use platform to stay informed about county news, meetings, events, services, road projects, weather updates, adoptable animals, employment opportunities and much more.
A feature video was shown celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Alachua County Forever land conservation program, which has acquired more than 100 properties to protect over 36,000 acres.
Sexton also announced that, on Dec. 17, 2025, three 4-H members, Extension Director Cindy Sanders, Extension Agent Mary Lee Sale and Assistant County Manager Gina Peebles traveled to Tallahassee to attend the governor’s cabinet meeting.
During the trip, the group witnessed the cabinet vote to remove a deed restriction on the county’s Weissman property, near the Leveda Brown Environmental Park and Transfer Station off Waldo Road, in northeast Gainesville. The restriction was instead moved to the county’s Equestrian Center in Newberry. The Weissman property is now under consideration as a potential site for the county’s planned animal shelter, which will be discussed at the next commission meeting on Jan. 27.
The group also met with Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson, explored the Senate chamber and took part in a mock session and a motion to withdraw a constitutional amendment, which passed after a spirited debate.
Watch the announcements.
Greentree Village/ Celebration Oaks
The County Commission approved the rezoning of 5.87 acres in the southeastern portion of the county, between Southeast 27th Street and Hawthorne Road.
The site is owned by Alachua Habitat for Humanity and will permit approximately 23 single-family homes in connection with the Celebration Oaks subdivision.
Watch the discussion.
Procurement code update
The commission amended Chapter 22 of the Alachua County Procurement Code.
Watch the discussion.
Recognitions
Commissioner Marihelen Wheeler proclaimed Jan. 17, 2026 as Arbor Day in Alachua County.
Read the proclamation.
Watch the presentation.
The county’s Human Resources Department recognized employees for their length of service with Alachua County.
Watch the presentation.
See the full Jan. 13 agenda and video.
