Category: Government

St Augustine Mayor Shaver: What is “the ask”?

At the St Augustine City Commission meeting last night, Mayor Nancy Shaver received public support for her call to audit the contracts associated specifically with the 450th Commemoration; even though there is still resistance from other commissioners to allow a full audit of those activities to proceed.

Government

Comparing the Florida House and Senate budgets

Historic City News readers know that when the legislature is in session, it’s time to hold on to your wallets. The following report helps break down the Florida Senate and House budgets in a way that highlights issues important to us locally.

Government

City manager will meet mayor to discuss 450th audit

After a long evening where the discussion was placed last on the items of business in the agenda, at about 9:30 p.m., City Manager John Regan offered to break a looming deadlock over terms for auditing contracts related to the 450th Commemoration.

Government

Florida Weekend Recap – March 20

Florida Weekend Recap – March 20 A recap of this week’s best political and policy happenings; Historic City News brings you what you missed this week in Florida policy and politics.

Government

FOCUS: St Augustine voters opt for change

Did you catch it? In the spring edition of FORUM, the magazine of the Florida Humanities Council, writers informed their audience about the plans for the future of St Augustine, and moves underway to better balance the city to accommodate tourists as well as the families who live and work in the 450-year-old town.

Government

Push continues for campaign donations for some candidates

The frontrunners in the race for two Florida House seats created by the resignation of former Florida Senator John E. Thrasher held a fundraising event at the Fountain of Youth Thursday night; even though each of them have funds available in their campaign accounts.

Government