Any city’s strength and achievements can be best measured by the talents of the leaders selected to guide the way. Without talented, forward-thinking people in key positions, local governments can become bloated, bickering obstacles to progress that stifle effective growth. Gainesville is fortunate over the years to have avoided that swampy mess by selecting leaders who have, for the most part, worked well together to drive the city forward economically, politically and culturally.
True service to city from two departing leaders
Padgett, retiring Figueras put Gainesvilles best interests first
