Gainesville City Hall is 352-334-5000. Mayor and City Commission 352-334-5016, police non-emergency 352-955-1818, GRU 352-334-3434, code enforcement 352-334-5030.

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Names and numbers come from the City of Gainesville’s City Commission page and department and office listing, and from Alachua County Animal Resources.

The City of Gainesville’s main number is 352-334-5000, answered 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. City Hall is at 200 E. University Ave. For a pothole, a streetlight or another problem you want fixed, the city’s myGNV service request system is usually faster than a phone call.

Most-called numbers

  • Emergencies: 911
  • Police and fire non-emergency: 352-955-1818
  • City Hall main line: 352-334-5000
  • GRU customer service (power, water, gas): 352-334-3434
  • Trash and recycling: Solid Waste Division, 352-334-2330
  • Code enforcement: 352-334-5030
  • Animal control: Alachua County Animal Resources, 352-264-6880

Mayor and City Commission

Gainesville’s City Commission has seven members: a mayor elected citywide, four commissioners elected from single-member districts and two elected at large. Every member shares one office line, 352-334-5016, and the commission’s group email is citycomm@gainesvillefl.gov. Emails to the commission are public record, the city says.

Seat Name Email
Mayor Harvey Ward wardhl@gainesvillefl.gov
At-large, Seat A James Ingle inglejw@gainesvillefl.gov
At-large, Seat B Cynthia Chestnut chestnutcm@gainesvillefl.gov
District 1 Desmon Duncan-Walker walkerdn@gainesvillefl.gov
District 2 Ed Book bookea@gainesvillefl.gov
District 3 (mayor pro tem) Casey Willits willitscw@gainesvillefl.gov
District 4 Bryan Eastman eastmanbm@gainesvillefl.gov

You can request a meeting with a commissioner online. Meeting agendas are on the city’s eScribe portal. For elections, see our voting guide.

Charter officers

The city lists these as its charter offices.

Office Who Phone
City Manager Andrew Persons (interim) 352-334-5010
City Attorney’s Office 352-334-5011
City Clerk’s Office 352-334-5015
City Auditor’s Office 352-334-5020
Office of Equal Opportunity 352-334-5051

The commission chose Persons as interim city manager on Sept. 4, 2025, after City Manager Cynthia Curry resigned. He was the city’s chief operating officer and earlier directed its Department of Sustainable Development.

City departments

Department Phone
Code Enforcement 352-334-5030
Planning and Sustainable Development (permits, zoning) 352-334-5023
Public Works 352-334-5070
Solid Waste (trash, recycling, bulk pickup) 352-334-2330
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs 352-334-5067
Transportation and Regional Transit System (RTS) 352-334-2600
Housing and Community Development 352-393-8618
Financial Services 352-334-5054
Communications 352-334-5017
Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area 352-393-8200
Wild Spaces, Public Places 352-393-8187
Human Resources 352-334-5077

Police, fire and animals

  • Gainesville Police Department: front desk 352-393-7600; administration 352-393-7502; non-emergency 352-955-1818.
  • Gainesville Fire Rescue: administrative offices 352-334-5078; non-emergency dispatch 352-955-1818.
  • Animal control: Alachua County Animal Resources enforces animal ordinances across the county, it says. Call 352-264-6880 for service; the shelter at 3400 NE 53rd Ave. is 352-264-6870. Found a stray? The county asks you to file a report on 24PetConnect first, then call to book an intake appointment. After hours, use 352-955-1818.

Utilities

Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) customer service is 352-334-3434; GRU administration is 352-334-3400. For outages, see our power outages guide.

What this means for you

  • Start with 352-334-5000 if you do not know which department you need.
  • Use myGNV for repairs and code complaints.
  • Write to the whole commission at citycomm@gainesvillefl.gov, and remember it is public record.

Related: public notices, moving to Gainesville and trash and recycling pickup.

Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number for Gainesville City Hall?

The city’s main line is 352-334-5000, answered 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. City Hall is at 200 E. University Ave.

Who is the mayor of Gainesville?

Harvey Ward, elected mayor in November 2022. Reach the mayor’s office at 352-334-5016 or wardhl@gainesvillefl.gov.

What is the Gainesville police non-emergency number?

352-955-1818. The Gainesville Police Department front desk is 352-393-7600. For emergencies, call 911.

Who handles animal control in Gainesville?

Alachua County Animal Resources, 352-264-6880 for animal control service and 352-264-6870 for the shelter at 3400 NE 53rd Ave. After hours, call 352-955-1818.

Who is Gainesville’s city manager?

Andrew Persons, selected as interim city manager by the City Commission on Sept. 4, 2025. The City Manager’s Office is 352-334-5010.