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Year: 2021

New Year’s resolution: Be a well-prepared St Johns County voter

New Year’s resolution: Be a well-prepared St Johns County voter

As Historic City News subscribers ring in 2022, St Johns County Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes says that she is prepared for the elections in the coming year and she thinks our readers should be, too.  It is never too soon to begin your research on those people who will offer themselves as candidates for…

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Editorial: Fighting to keep Florida the “Sunshine State”

Editorial: Fighting to keep Florida the “Sunshine State”

Michael GoldHISTORIC CITY NEWSSt Augustine, FL Florida Statute 97.0585 provides that confidential voter details, like social security number, driver license number, and Florida identification number, are exempt from public disclosure under s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Article I of the State Constitution.

Editorials
Arnold takes her oath during the final 2021 County Commission meeting

Arnold takes her oath during the final 2021 County Commission meeting

Historic City News readers attending last week’s meeting of the St Johns County Board of Commissioners on December 21st welcomed Sarah Arnold to the Board.  Arnold took the ceremonial oath of office in the presence of her husband and four children. Her father-in-law, a retired judge, administered the oath. Arnold has been appointed by Governor…

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Government
Access County Clerk services even when the office is closed

Access County Clerk services even when the office is closed

St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Brandon J. Patty reminds Historic City News subscribers that many Clerk services are available online even when physical offices are closed.

Government
David Birchim appointed Assistant City Manager responsible for strategic initiatives

David Birchim appointed Assistant City Manager responsible for strategic initiatives

On December 20, 2021, the City of St Augustine reported to Historic City News that a new assistant city manager position has been created within the organization.  City Manager John Regan has promoted Planning and Building Director David Birchim to be responsible for large-scale, long-term strategic initiatives for the city commission.

Government
Deputy Amy Skinner replaces Birchim as Planning and Building Director

Deputy Amy Skinner replaces Birchim as Planning and Building Director

Amy Skinner, Deputy Director of Planning and Building for the City of St Augustine since 2016, has been appointed to replace recently promoted Planning and Building Director David Birchim.  Skinner has worked for the city for a total of 15 years.

Government
Sixteen arrests were made in Operation Bad Santa this Christmas

Sixteen arrests were made in Operation Bad Santa this Christmas

In a collaboration between the Property Crimes Unit, Intelligence Unit, and Loss Prevention at local retail stores, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office reported to Historic City News that they conducted “Operation Bad Santa” during this Christmas shopping season.

Public Safety
County beach driving passes for 2022 are now on sale

County beach driving passes for 2022 are now on sale

St Johns County Tax Collector Dennis Hollingsworth reported to Historic City News that his offices are now selling Beach Driving Passes for 2022, suggesting that they make “great stocking stuffers” for the holiday season.

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