This has been an interesting election year for local campaigns — we’ve observed some similarities to past campaigns and seen several new twists on tricks learned by old dogs; not all of which were necessarily a “good thing”.
The District 5 County Commission race will end with a new commissioner-elect for the Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 26 and The St. Augustine Record announced that with all the experience among the candidates, their pick is Brunson – we at Historic City News couldn’t agree more.
The St. Augustine Record published their endorsements in the St. Johns County Commission races today.
The editorial staff at The Record remarked, “Miner shows wisdom beyond his years, and a keen understanding of the county’s needs. He says the commission has to take the lead in attracting new businesses and in providing incentives for them to relocate here. He said they will bring new high-paying jobs and perhaps keep some of the 30 percent of residents who commute now, home. He says the county’s tax base, about 84 percent residential, 16 percent commercial is out of line.”
The St. Augustine Record published their endorsements in the St. Johns County Commission races today.
District 1 incumbent Cyndi Stevenson is running for a second four-year term against Al Abbatiello in the Republican primary. The winner will face Merrill Roland, a registered independent, on Nov. 4.
The editorial staff at The Record concluded “We recommend voters send Stevenson to the Nov. 4 general election and then elect her again to the County Commission.” Historic City News agrees with their choice.
Begin Business Date: 07/28/2008 End Business Date: 08/03/2008
From the records of
DENNIS W. HOLLINGSWORTH
From the records of Cheryl Strickland
St. Johns County Clerk of Court
Library Director Debra Rhodes Gibson and Anastasia Island Branch Library Branch Manager Susan Flynn have informed Historic City News that they are celebrating one year of service this month.
Jay Humphreys, Communications Director for the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau, reported to Historic City News this morning that The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park has been named one of the Nation’s “Seven Summer Learning Wonders†by Sylvan Learning.
