Meetings, Agendas, Minutes & Budget
GCRA Advisory Board
The GCRA Advisory Board serves in an advisory capacity to the City Commission on matters of community redevelopment with the GCRA district. Board Liaisons are David Roque and Neisha Pierre.
GCRA Advisory Board (GCRAAB) Roster
Joakim “Jay” Nordqvist, Chair, 2nd Term: Nov 18, 2023, to Oct 03, 2025
Davonda Brown, Vice-Chair, 2nd Term: Apr 6, 2023, to Oct 03, 2024
Heather Kates, 1st Term: May 4, 2023, to Oct 03, 2025
Angelica Arbelaez, 1st Term: Sep 7, 2023, to Oct 03, 2025
Amanda Rodriguez Demaria, 1st Term: Sep 7, 2023, to Oct 03, 2025
Richard Allen, 1st Term: Dec 12, 2023, to Oct 03, 2025
Kaitlin Alexander, 1st Term: Apr 03, 2025, to Jun 01, 2027
The GCRA Advisory Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm in room 107 in the GTEC Building at 2153 SE Hawthorne Rd. Teleconference information, when available, for the GCRA Advisory Board and other City boards, can be found on the City’s Notice of Meetings.
Visit the City of Gainesville Calendar to view GCRA meeting agendas and minutes. Special events such as workshops, ribbon cuttings, and groundbreaking ceremonies are listed on the GCRA Facebook page.
To view all city advisory boards and vacancies, visit Advisory Boards and Committee Openings
Advisory Board Member Resources
- Ordinance 181001
- GCRA Advisory Board Bylaws
- Advisory Board Member Handbook
- Citizen Advisory Board Training
- Conflict of Interest Form
- Sunshine Law FAQ
- The ABC’s of Parliamentary Procedure
Downtown Advisory Board
The Downtown Advisory Board serves in an advisory capacity to the City Commission on matters of the downtown strategic area of the GCRA district. Board Liaisons are David Roque and Daniel Blumberg.
Downtown Advisory Board (DAB) Roster
Linda McGurn, Chair, 1st Term: June 06, 2024, to June 05, 2027
Richard Allen, Vice-Chair, 1st Term: June 06, 2024, to June 05, 2027
Teresa Callen, 1st Term: June 06, 2024, to June 05, 2027
Timothy Hutchens, 1st Term: June 06, 2024, to June 05, 2026
Jacob Idhe, 1st Term: June 06, 2024 to June 05, 2025
Anthony Lyons, 1st Term: June 06, 2024, to June 05, 2025
Sara Puyana, 1st Term: June 06, 2024, to June 05, 2026
The Downtown Advisory Board meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:00 am in the Roberta Lisle Kline Conference Room at City Hall (Room 16), 200 East University Ave. Teleconference information, when available, for the Downtown Advisory Board and other City boards can be found on the City’s Notice of Meetings.
Visit the City of Gainesville Calendar to view DAB meeting agendas and minutes. Special events such as workshops, ribbon cuttings, and groundbreaking ceremonies are listed on the GCRA Facebook page.
To view all city advisory boards and vacancies, visit Advisory Boards and Committee Openings
Advisory Board Member Resources
- Ordinance 181001
- GCRA Advisory Board Bylaws
- Advisory Board Member Handbook
- Citizen Advisory Board Training
- Conflict of Interest Form
- Sunshine Law FAQ
- The ABC’s of Parliamentary Procedure