Michael Gold, editor
HISTORIC CITY NEWS
As I have been quoted, many times, there will never be a free nation without a free press. Citizens of most states do not enjoy the same ease of access to public information as those in Florida — we have one of the most open public records laws in the nation (F.S. 119).
St Johns County Congressman, Ron DeSantis of Ponte Vedra Beach, said the President really owed everyone who lost their individual healthcare plans “an explanation” during his State of the Union address this week; telling Historic City News that the bulk of Americans have lost faith in President Obama on healthcare.
NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MEETING/WORKSHOP
OF THE ST. JOHNS COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of St. Johns County, Florida will hold a special meeting on Friday, February 7, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in Conference Room 1 of the County Permit Center, 4040 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084. The purpose of the special meeting is to conduct a Concurrency Workshop to have discussion of Transportation Planning tops and the County Transportation Concurrency Program. The Board may also consider and take action on any other business that may lawfully come before it during the special meeting.
The 2014 Session of the Florida legislature does not convene until March 3rd; but Historic City News pays close attention to the three-weeks of Committee meetings, going on in February, because we know that is when the foundation is laid for the pathway that will carry successful bills to the governor’s office to become law.
Motorcycle Mama Makes Memories
Susan Johnson
Special to Historic City News
My interview with Myrtle Hollingsworth at Ancient City Baptist Church,where she volunteers as a facilitator for the Council on Aging Memory Enhancement Workshops, almost got off on the wrong foot; after I thought that she stood me up.
Guest Column: Sheriff welcomes citizen involvement
David B. Shoar, Sheriff
St Johns County, FL
This month I would like to draw attention to our Sheriff’s Advisory Council here at the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
Update from St Johns County District 2
Ron Sanchez
District 2
St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners
Of the five county commission districts, District 2 is the largest in area. My wife, Kathy, and I have lived in this district for almost 14 years and I have served the people of our county for over seven years. I have enjoyed doing so and am honored to represent the residents of District 2 and St. Johns County.
On January 24th, Historic City News opened a public poll to see how our readers feel about the upcoming election for mayor of St Augustine. The polling process on our website is controlled, but it is not infallible. We don’t represent that it is reflective of anything other than the opinions expressed by those readers who cast the 228 ballots that were tabulated.
