Joint Meeting Minutes: City of Newberry and Alachua County (May 11, 2026)
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Cornell | Ken Cornell | $4,000 | County<br>Commissioner | Oct 2025 |
| Ken Cornell | Kenneth M Cornell | $1,170 | County<br>Commissioner | Oct 2025 |
| Ken Cornell | Natalie Cornell | $1,000 | Retired | Oct 2025 |
| Ken Cornell | Ryan Frankel | $1,000 | Business<br>Owner | Dec 2025 |
| Ken Cornell | Anne Lee | $1,000 | Real<br>Estate | Nov 2025 |
| Ken Cornell | Danny Stevens | $1,000 | COO<br>O2BKids | Jan 2026 |
| Ken Cornell | Austen Roberts | $1,000 | Business<br>Owner | Nov 2025 |
| Ken Cornell | Twyla Roberts | $1,000 | Business<br>Owner | Nov 2025 |
| Ken Cornell | Avery Roberts | $1,000 | Business<br>Owner | Nov 2025 |
| Ken Cornell | Travis Wingate White Jr | $1,000 | Sales | Nov 2025 |
| Ken Cornell | Angela Cornell | $1,000 | Real<br>Estate | Oct 2025 |
| Ken Cornell | Jane Southworth | $1,000 | Professor | Oct 2025 |
| Ken Cornell | Nadia Lombardero | $1,000 | Retired | Dec 2025 |
| Ken Cornell | Hunter Lee | $1,000 | Business<br>Owner | Dec 2025 |
| Ken Cornell | Aaron Bosshardt | $1,000 | Real<br>Estate | Nov 2025 |
| Ken Cornell | Ivan Oelrich | $1,000 | Business<br>Owner | Feb 2026 |
| Ken Cornell | Ross Ambrose | $1,000 | Portable<br>Sanitation | Oct 2025 |
| Ken Cornell | Francis Lee | $1,000 | Finance<br>Lyra<br>Health | Dec 2025 |
| Ken Cornell | Childress Lee | $1,000 | Sewer<br>Utility | Nov 2025 |
| Ken Cornell | Patricia Synder | $1,000 | Retired | Oct 2025 |
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The Frame
This meeting serves as a formal record of inter-governmental coordination between Newberry and Alachua County regarding regional economic development projects and potential changes to property tax policy.
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Newberry Residents
Residents are impacted by the outcomes of economic development projects and potential changes to property tax policy discussed by their local government.
Alachua County Residents
Residents are impacted by county-level infrastructure partnerships and regional economic development initiatives.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The meeting was held on May 11, 2026, at 25493 NW 1st Avenue, Newberry, Florida.
- The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners approved the meeting agenda with a 4-0 vote.
- The City of Newberry Commission approved the meeting agenda with a 4-0 vote.
- Presentations were delivered regarding a State Property Tax Ballot Initiative.
- An update was provided on the Economic Development and AgTech Park project.
- A discussion was held regarding a partnership for a roundabout and rural collection center.
- Public comments were provided by citizens Erica Hernandez and Jessica Carey.
- The minutes were officially signed and approved by Mayor Timothy R. Marden and City Clerk Randa K. Paul on May 26, 2026.
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Why It Matters
This meeting serves as a formal record of inter-governmental coordination between Newberry and Alachua County regarding regional economic development projects and potential changes to property tax policy.
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Inter-governmental Coordination
The document highlights a formal, structured collaboration between city and county governments on infrastructure and economic development.
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