Category: Editorials

Guest Column: Do your research

Guest Column: Do your research Cindy Schake St Johns, FL Campaign finance laws have gone a long way to allowing the electorate to judge the veracity and sincerity of a candidate and any specific, special interest, or agenda they may have as they seek public office.

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Republicans want judges accountable to people

In an editorial published by the St Augustine Record this morning, I take exception to the premise that the Republican Party is using its influence to intimidate Florida Supreme Court justices to make decisions they like — or pay a political price.

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Halloween Safety

Halloween Safety David B Shoar St Johns County Sheriff Our goal at the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office is that the age-old custom of “trick or treat” on Halloween is an enjoyable adventure for everyone; so I would like to pass along some safety tips to keep in mind as your children go on their…

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City workers give commissioner a scare

This morning after coffee, St Johns County Commissioner-elect, Bill McClure, joined me for a brief meeting and some introductions to staff members at City Hall as we each prepare for a week full of appointments.

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Amendment 4 is bad for St Johns County

Generally, I oppose Constitutional Amendments on principle — especially amendments sponsored by the legislature rather than by referendum from the people; so, I am not surprised that I find myself in opposition of proposed Amendment 4 to the Florida Constitution.

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Letter: Fool me once shame on you

Letter: Fool me once shame on you Hank Whetstone St Augustine, FL Bruce Maguire was a highly effective St Johns County Commissioner who ran for re-election in 2006; only to become the political victim of a “smear campaign” led by the most arrogant and corrupt politician in St Johns County’s history — Thomas G Manuel.

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Letter: St Augustine Record reporter is the bully

Letter: St Augustine Record reporter is the bully Denny Dean St Augustine Beach Peter Guinta’s opinions are getting in the way of his judgment, again. I have no control over my neighbors or their actions and I have never condoned threatening or aggressive behavior.

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Road to Hell is paved with good intentions

Monday evening, the stoic St Augustine Beach Mayor, Gary Snodgrass, announced to a room full of angry city residents that the controversial community garden constructed on the corner of “A” Street and Second Avenue, “was a well-intentioned effort to improve our community”. Woops.

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