The State Constitution of Florida Article II § 5(b)
Michael Gold, Editor
HISTORIC CITY NEWS
Article II § 5(b) of the State Constitution sets forth the words that, by law, must be subscribed by every elected official in Florida. Those words comprise their oath, their pledge, their promise, to perform their duties faithfully, and to perform them well.
Letter: Ban horse-drawn carriages
Maddy Musante
Lake Helen, FL
Dear Editor:
Horse-drawn carriages are well-known in St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest city in the United States. They are a fun way for tourist to view the historic city.
According to published figures offered by the City of St Augustine, since October 1, 2009, those in charge of your tax-funded checkbook have admitted to spending $3,649,525 on anything-but the health, safety, and welfare of those who paid those taxes.
Letter: Why do only some people get tickets?
City Resident
St Augustine, FL
Dear Editor:
I have been a resident of St. Augustine for ten years and last weekend, I attended my first Rhythm and Ribs.
City Manager John Regan, explaining the actions of three commissioners who object to the demands of more than 20 people who spoke in support of an audit of 450th Commemoration contracts at a March public meeting:
What would you do if you owned a business that made $35 billion in profit in just one year? If you are like my father, he did not even know where to begin to answer that question.
Letter: See me at the forum Tuesday evening
Judy Stevens
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Dear Historic City News readers:
I have agreed to participate in the St Augustine Beach Civic Association General Election Candidate forum Tuesday evening beginning at 7:00 p.m. at St Augustine Beach City Hall. If you attend, or watch the broadcast on their website, you will have a better understanding of the important differences between me and my opponent.
