Easy access to government information

“We constantly look for ways to enhance communication and bring government closer to the people in a more convenient and cost effective manner,” County Administrator Michael Wanchick said in an announcement received by Historic City News on yesterday.

Government

St. Johns County Civic Roundtable meets

Historic City News has been informed that the public is invited to attend a special meeting of the St. Johns County Civic Roundtable on Monday, August 11, starting at 9:00 a.m. in the County Auditorium.

Community

Candidates and the Arts: Cyndi Stevenson

Question #1 General Fund Revenue will be very difficult to come by for the foreseeable future due to Federal and State mandates, rising costs for essential services and continued mandates for property tax reductions.

Editorials

Candidates and the Arts: Albert J. Abbatiello

1. Public Funding and the Arts Public funding is available in the form of grants (federal and state), private/corporate, other philanthropic organizations. There are likely many more sources of funding that I’m unaware of. It’s imperative the TOC and Cultural Council share ideas and strategies and work together to maximize the opportunities. If not already…

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Editorials

St. Johns County Arts Community survey

Research shows that communities rich in arts and culture consistently enjoy a better quality of life according to information provided yesterday to Historic City News from Philip McDaniel, President of the St. Johns Cultural Council.

Government

Live radio broadcast of political rally

Kris Phillips, station manager of local radio station WFOY Newstalk 1240 has informed Historic City News that their station will bring back a St. Johns County tradition Monday, August 18th with an old fashioned political rally including a live radio broadcast.

League of Women Voters forum tonight

The League of Woman Voters has notified Historic City News that a televised forum will be held tonight with all of the St. Johns County Commission candidates in the primary election scheduled to participate.