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Update: The surprising decision Gainesville leaders just made about charging for downtown parking

Parking spots on the square in downtown Gainesville are filled Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. The Gainesville City Council has proposed a plan for pay parking beginning in May. - photo by Scott Rogers

02282025 PARKING 1.jpg — Parking spots on the square in downtown Gainesville are filled Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. The Gainesville City Council has proposed a plan for pay parking beginning in May. - photo by Scott Rogers

A pay-to-park system was expected to go into effect in early May.