Morgan H Orlins
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Dear Editor:
One of our long-time county commissioners recently announced his desire to be re-elected, claiming that he seeks to “keep our services in place”.
Ellen A Whitmer
Fruit Cove, FL
Dear Editor:
According to her vision statements, Kim Kendall thinks that government assets can be better managed by private corporations; but, there have been numerous examples of private companies having to be bailed out by the people and government.
Howard O. McGillin, Jr.
Colonel, US Army (Retired)
St Augustine, FL
Memorial Day is the informal start of summer for most Americans. Across the First Coast from Fernandina Beach to Flagler Beach, stores, restaurants, hotels and tourist attractions will transition from winter staffing and scheduling to the hustle and bustle of summer. This is a good thing for a nation built on free enterprise.
Kim J Kendall
St Augustine, FL
As a Republican running for the St. Johns County Commission District 2 seat, I have a very specific vision for our Parks & Recreation (Rec) budget. Having co-founded the St. Johns County Middle School Sports Program, I have dealt with field space issues that other athletic groups have come to me with as well.
Dan Abel
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Last week, I participated in the first debate of this election. I had a great time, and everyone asked some excellent questions. It is clear that the voters are tuned-in, informed, and looking for a change. Unfortunately my incumbent opponent was unable to make it, so it wasn’t a true “debate”.
Letter: Traffic and parking problems plague downtown
Bruce A Maguire
St Augustine, FL
Dear Editor and Neighbors:
Given the continued activism against traffic problems on May Street and now potential traffic problems with Riberia Point, the time has come to share some thoughts and observations about the severe traffic and parking problems plaguing our downtown residents.
Our Opinion: Open government takes a beating
by Editorial Board
Tallahassee Democrat
What’s that you hear? It might be the sound of mice in your walls. Or maybe it’s just the Florida Legislature, slowly gnawing away at the idea of open government.
Nancy Shaver
St Augustine, FL
The development plan for the St Johns Children’s Museum does not make sense to me, and it shouldn’t to the City Commissioners or the administration at the City of St Augustine, either. For a minute, let’s not use the term “Children’s Museum” and instead, say “developer”.
