Letter: Plaza concert hijacked on the 4th
Donna Monroe, resident
St Johns County, FL
Dear Historic City News editor:
I was outraged that the wonderful singers and orchestra, that tried to perform in the Plaza on the afternoon of the Fourth, had practiced and invested so much time to prepare for a performance that was totally ruined.
Letter: Vagrant Watch Group is not homeless police
Riley Bannon
St Johns, FL
Dear Historic City News editor:
When living in a city so defined by its history as St. Augustine, it is often easy to forget that what we do today continues to contribute to that narrative. The story is not fully written or done. My hope is that when it is, the community and government’s response will be worthy of the rich history of our city.
Peter Miele announced to Historic City News that he is running for Seat 4 on the Anastasia Mosquito Control District. He made the following statements to introduce himself and his campaign to our readers.
Letter: Intrigue at the Republican Executive Committee
Lance Thate, Chairman
Saint Augustine Tea Party
Dear Historic City News editor:
Eric West, a former Chairman of the Saint Augustine Tea Party, is now making a bid to be the Chairman of the St Johns County Republican Executive Committee. For Eric West, it was always Republican Party loyalty above all. West, now, is ready to collect his reward for his party loyalty.
Editorial: Historic preservation does not mean closed to the public
Last month was the first time since 2005 that Historic City News readers were allowed to visit the interior of the historic City Waterworks Building at Davenport Park; a building that once served an important community purpose but, because of mismanagement, was finally shut down.
Letter: City flaunts its own regulations for Dining with Dignity
Debra Valenti-Epstein
St Augustine, FL
Dear Historic City News editor:
My name is Debra Valenti-Epstein, I live in Lincolnville and I own two additional vacant building lots at 89 and 98 Washington Street.
Letter: Why aren’t we arresting “Take em’ Down” criminals?
Jeff McNabb
St Augustine, FL
Dear Historic City News editor:
In 1958, the US Congress gave confederate veterans the same legal status as US veterans (Public Law 85-425, Section 410).
