Editorials

Michael Gold, Editor in Chief
HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Hurricane Matthew was as devastating a storm as I’ve lived through in St Augustine; and, I’ve lived here during Dora and a host of damaging tropical storms that have followed over the past fifty years.

Natalie R. Page, Vice Chairperson
St Johns, FL

Dear Historic City News Editor:

According to popular business magazine, no matter how or where you work, successful businesses in 2016 are becoming leaner and more efficient. The Julington Creek Plantation CDD Board of Supervisors (BOS) is a perfect example. Over the past 18 months, the current CDD board has implemented a better, more efficient business model, saving the Julington Creek Plantation tax payers almost $300,000.

Richard Lawless
Special to Historic City News

2015 witnessed what is likely to be the first of many large municipal bond defaults. Puerto Rico defaulted on $69 billion dollars in bonds. 80% of these bonds were owned by residents in the 50 states with New York residents coming in at over $2 billion followed by Florida residents at just under $2 billion.

Guest Column: Our Budget Shows Our Values

Hon. Nancy E. Shaver, Mayor
City of St Augustine, FL
Special to Historic City News

If there is one topic that I have heard more about from the business owners and residents, it would be the sad condition of our streets.

Guest: It’s your turn to weigh in on the future of tourism

Hon. Nancy E. Shaver, Mayor
City of St Augustine, FL

I would like Historic City News readers to know that the Tourist Development Council is building a new 5-year strategic plan to answer the question; “what should tourism in St Johns County look like in the future?”

Mark Thomas Scherm
St. Augustine

Dear Editor:

This is in response to the mobility report article that appeared in The Record September 4, 2016, reprinted with attribution by Historic City News.