What the building needs more than anything is oversight by the students who fund nearly two-thirds of is operations. That is what the Fine Print will provide in this space. The issue is complicated, and we’ll be taking it piece-by piece. So post your comments on individual articles, and we’ll compile the best ones here.
Union Officials and the UF administration have teamed up to launch a dubious campaign supporting the fee increase. The Student Alliance says their campaign violates Florida Election law, and has taken the matter to court.
Proposed repairs totaling $42.5 million will be up for referendum during student government elections Feb. 23 and 24. It’s hard to argue the outdated structure is not in need of repair. The question of whether it needs a “cultural village” or a new parking garage as part of a proposal that could cost as much as $60 million in addition to the repairs will have its day, as a second part of the referendum. More importantly, how will we know how this money is being spent?
View Retiz Union Executive Director Eddie Daniels’ presentation before the Student Senate in November:
