Russel Williams announces candidacy for Trenton City Commission Seat 1

Russ Williams for City Commission- Seat 1 Trenton, FloridaBorn and Raised Right Here in Trenton.I’m proud to call this one-red-light town my lifelong home. At 35 years old, I’ve grown up alongside the people who make this place special, from Trenton Elementary to Trenton High. I’ve seen how much heart and hard work it takes to keep our community strong.A Community of Friends.That’s more than … Continue reading Russel Williams announces candidacy for Trenton City Commission Seat 1

Nicole Riley Deen announces candidacy for Trenton City Commission Seat 1

My name is Nicole Riley Deen, and I am running for City Commissioner, Seat 1.As a commissioner, I will serve you with transparency, honesty and integrity.I believe in an open door policy and encourage input from the community.I will work to improve existing city services, lower water rates, continue improving our city streets, and take a common sense approach to any issues we face.I vow … Continue reading Nicole Riley Deen announces candidacy for Trenton City Commission Seat 1

Supervisor of Elections Office missed payment to Dominion because invoice was sent to email address that does not exist

The Supervisor of Elections Office missed a payment to Dominion, the company that makes voting machines, because the invoice was sent to an email address that does not exist.The total cost on the invoice was $18,059.04 and covered licenses, firmware and warranties for the county’s voting systems.The money will come out of the general fund, but it will actually be covered by the money the … Continue reading Supervisor of Elections Office missed payment to Dominion because invoice was sent to email address that does not exist

Mandatory burn ban in effect

After reviewing Gilchrist County’s current wildland fire conditions and the area weather forecast, a mandatory countywide burn ban has been issued. The ban will remain in effect until November 2Sth 2025, unless otherwise extended.The mandatory burn ban affects all of Gilchrist County, including all rural and municipal areas The county-wide mandatory burn ban prohibits all outside / open burningPlease note that the ban does not … Continue reading Mandatory burn ban in effect

Trenton votes to fund city-wide paving project by cutting public safety

Trenton voted to fund a city wide paving project by cutting  its Public Safety Department  at Monday’s meeting.  During the unscheduled guests portion of the meeting, Trenton resident Tom Rittenhouse said he got signatures  from residents that live near  him stating they would prefer  to keep police over having  their roads paved.  Commissioner Randy Rutter  said he was more interested in  a road assessment similar to  … Continue reading Trenton votes to fund city-wide paving project by cutting public safety

County Commission approves agreement with Ginnie Springs Outdoors

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners approved an agreement with Ginnie Springs Outdoors.The goal of the agreement is to make Ginnie Springs safer and more family friendly.According to the agreement, Ginnie Springs Outdoors will ensure that all marketing will clearly state that Ginnie Springs is “Family Friendly” and that firearms, public nudity, the distribution of controlled substances and the consumption of alcohol by individuals … Continue reading County Commission approves agreement with Ginnie Springs Outdoors

County Commission finalizes tax rates

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners finalized its tax rates for the 2025-2026 fiscal year Monday evening.The board maintained the rates voted on at the tentative budget hearing: a general millage rate of 8.5 mills and an EMS municipal services taxing unit millage rate of 0.9026 mills.The general millage rate is down from 8.7 mills last year, but it is still around 8 percent … Continue reading County Commission finalizes tax rates

Bell sets tentative millage rate

The Town of Bell set its tentative millage rate Thursday night.The tentative millage rate was set at 3.0 mills and approved by a 5-0 vote.The tentative budget was set at just over $1.2 million and also approved by a 5-0 vote. This is 8.5 percent higher than the rolled back rate, which would generate the same amount of tax revenue as last year.Town Attorney David … Continue reading Bell sets tentative millage rate

Board of County Commissioners sets tentative tax rates

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners set its tentative tax rates at Thursday’s meeting.Commissioners set the tentative ad valorem millage rate at 8.5 mills, a decrease from last year’s millage rate and the one on the TRIM notice, which was 8.7.The EMS municipal services taxing unit was set at the rolled back rate of 0.9026 mills.The county approved a budget of just over $63.5 … Continue reading Board of County Commissioners sets tentative tax rates

Trenton sets tentative tax rates Friday, hears from speed-detection camera company Monday

Trenton set its tentative budget rates Friday evening.The ad valorem tax rate was tentatively set at 3.75 mills.The tentative budget was set at just under $2 million.The community redevelopment budget was set at $272,294.The enterprise fund budget was set at just over $1.8 million.On Monday, at the regular meeting, city commissioners heard from Jeff Iannuzzi, a representative for Novoa Global, a company that provides speed-detection … Continue reading Trenton sets tentative tax rates Friday, hears from speed-detection camera company Monday