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Seen Around: Shut off complainer’s microphone
The following article appeared in yesterday’s Palm Beach Post and was contributed by Staff Writer Andrew Abramson.
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Editorial: City budget decisions are familiar
They talked so much yesterday that the city staffers and commissioners gave out of steam and called a break in the budget workshop until 10:00 this morning; when we will hear more plans from City Manager John Regan and Director of Finance Mark Litzinger about how to reduce the cost of government in St. Augustine.
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Tea party members may return to Village Inn
For the last year and a half, the St. Augustine Tea Party members have been meeting at the Village Inn on Ponce de Leon Boulevard — the room, capable of holding 95, was free and if you wanted something to eat or drink, we could get table service.
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Airport Independence Day remembered
Historic City News readers will soon be receiving what is known as a “Truth in Millage” notice from the county Property Appraiser; and for all of us who are concerned about increases in millage — it bears mentioning that one taxing authority has managed to remain at zero mills.
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Editorial: Support the seawall improvements
Philosophically, I don’t always agree with other news editors in the area — sometimes I do and sometimes I don’t; however, when I do, I believe it’s appropriate to recognize where we agree since I’ve never been accused of being timid where we don’t.
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Letter: Port to pay full dredging cost in fall
Jay Bliss
U. S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain
St Augustine Port Commissioner Seat 5
Dear Editor:
In the Tuesday, August 16th meeting of the St. Augustine Port, Waterway and Beach District, I attempted to gain support from my fellow commissioners to ask other stakeholders to share in the $300,000 dredging bill we are facing this fall.
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Rubio: Stop human trafficking-slavery
Marco Rubio
Republican U. S. Senator
Miami, FL
Even as America grapples with a struggling economy and growing debt, we must not lose sight of our responsibility to protect and be a voice for the powerless.
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Letter: What is Mr. Wanchick thinking?
Dear Editor:
Great news Friday — in the midst of the St. Johns County Budget crisis, Wanchick has hired another highly paid employee for St. Johns County.