HISTORIC CITY NEWS
Historic City News has been published daily since March 2000. Reporting local news for St Augustine and St Johns County Florida, Historic City News is the county's only free press. Our mission is to hold public figures accountable to the public.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Roger Jolley
Chamber of Justice
St. Augustine, FL
Does government have “rights”? Has government become a political party, the Party of Government?