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GRU Community and Government Relations Update (B)
A presentation will be made regarding the community relations programs and activities currently managed by Gainesville Regional Utilities. A brief report will also be provided highlighting a few of the key legislative and regulatory issues GRU is following and advocating for.
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GRU is a publically owned utility and takes its mission of serving the community to heart. The Community and Government Relations Office is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating vehicles for two-way communication between the utility and the communities we serve. The office is further responsible for identifying opportunities to invest GRU's limited resources in ways that provide a societal return on investment that enhances our community's quality of life.
The Community Relations Director last updated the City Commission in the fall of 2009. Since that time, the Community Relations office has expanded to include Government Relations responsibilities. This includes coordinating GRU's education and advocacy efforts on the state and federal levels of government. This is accomplished through close relationships with elected officials, agency leaders, and trade associations that represent our customer's interests in the provision of safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy at affordable prices.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Recommendation
The City Commission hear a presentation from Community and Government Relations Director Nona Jones.