David McCallister, Save Southern Heritage
Tampa, FL

In the aftermath of two days of violent riots in Florida and across the country, our thoughts and prayers are with our leaders and law enforcement officers who are attempting to protect property and save lives on the heels of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.  The lawless vandals responsible have exploited the tragic death of a fellow American and are using it as an excuse to wreak destruction around our nation.

Tom Verri
St Johns County, FL

Dear Editor:

Based on my 34 years of experience in law enforcement, working for two of the country’s largest police agencies in command-level, supervisory positions, as well as the US Department of State, I would like to announce to Historic City News subscribers that I am supporting Chris Strickland for St Johns County sheriff.

Keith J. Perniciaro
St Johns County, FL

Dear Historic City News subscribers,

After much reflection, thought and prayer, I have determined to endorse Chris Strickland for our next sheriff.  When I withdrew from consideration for this office, I was not certain if I would make an endorsement.  However, I believe that my supporters, the people who trust and believe in me, will benefit from this recommendation.

In a prepared statement issued Tuesday by the city manager in the aftermath of Monday evening’s city commission meeting, Regan said, in considering whether the city will put on the local 2020 Independence Day fireworks, he must think about the impact of, “… crossing beyond a date that results in unnecessary expenditures.”

Christina Parrish Stone, Executive Director

St. Johns Cultural Council
Special to Historic City News

One month ago I could not have imagined that I would be writing to you from my home office, with my teenaged son completing school in the next room, and my college senior daughter writing a thesis alone in her Oregon apartment with no hope of the graduation celebration we’d all looked forward to for so long.  Life has changed dramatically for all of us. 

Because of the fact that St Johns County commissioners say they “lost faith” in former county administrator Michael Wanchick and his ability to effectively manage county staff, Wanchick was terminated by unanimous consent of The Board November 19, 2019.

Letter: Ensuring a safe outdoor environment
Doug Bataille
Director of Parks and Recreation
St. Johns County, FL

Dear Historic City News subscribers:

Letter: County Commissioners are doing business as usual during a pandemic

Dennis Stewart
St. Augustine, FL 32092

Dear Historic City News Editor,

This is email I received from my County commissioner Jeb Smith in response to my email requesting clarification about the county commissioner’s meetings: