Citing a need for better transparency in government operations, both at the county and city level in St Augustine, resident and taxpayer advocate, Betty Jane (B.J.) Kalaidi told members of the St Johns County Commission this morning that, although the podium had been misused in recent weeks to promote the candidacy of one particular candidate for local office, she would refrain from the infraction.

Leonard Pellicer
St Augustine, FL

Dear Editor:

I first became acquainted with Nancy Shaver through letters to the editor she wrote to shed light on several issues being debated in our city. I was struck by her exhaustive research, together with her straightforward, objective reporting of the facts.

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In the battle of the haves and the have-nots, the have-nots always outnumber the haves. Despite that indisputable fact, the haves always seem to get their way. Why is that?

Bill McClure
Medi MD
St Johns County, FL

Dear Historic City News editor and readers:

Out of respect for the process, I cannot comment on the details of the events of last week.

Susan Rathbone
St. Augustine, FL

Dear Editor:

North Davis Shores residents have been resilient in their efforts to call attention to the numerous zoning issues throughout the city; and in particular the property known as the “castle” at 100 Flagler Boulevard. Current zoning does not align with current and historical property usage of this and many other properties.

Before every Primary and General Election for quite a number of years, Historic City News has announced our recommendations of political candidates for local office. Judging by our bulging e-mail box last week, readers look forward to hearing our opinions before forming their own and wonder why we haven’t published our endorsements.