Category: Editorials

Letter: Why I am endorsing Chris Strickland for St Johns County Sheriff

Keith J. PerniciaroSt Johns County, FL Dear Historic City News subscribers, After much reflection, thought and prayer, I have determined to endorse Chris Strickland for our next sheriff.  When I withdrew from consideration for this office, I was not certain if I would make an endorsement.  However, I believe that my supporters, the people who…

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Editorial: Facts are ornery things for city manager John Regan

In a prepared statement issued Tuesday by the city manager in the aftermath of Monday evening’s city commission meeting, Regan said, in considering whether the city will put on the local 2020 Independence Day fireworks, he must think about the impact of, “… crossing beyond a date that results in unnecessary expenditures.”

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Editorial: The pound of flesh will be paid

Because of the fact that St Johns County commissioners say they “lost faith” in former county administrator Michael Wanchick and his ability to effectively manage county staff, Wanchick was terminated by unanimous consent of The Board November 19, 2019.

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Letter: Commissioners doing business as usual during pandemic

Letter: County Commissioners are doing business as usual during a pandemic Dennis StewartSt. Augustine, FL 32092 Dear Historic City News Editor, This is email I received from my County commissioner Jeb Smith in response to my email requesting clarification about the county commissioner’s meetings:

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