Historic City News has learned that at tomorrow afternoon’s meeting, the St Augustine Port Waterway and Beach District will discuss the special taxing district’s millage rate assessment for the next fiscal year; which begins October 1, 2012.
Our Founding Fathers were deeply aware of the importance of symbols.
In fact, before the adjournment of the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, a committee was appointed to create a seal that would symbolize America’s ideals. The committee included John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin–three of the drafters of the Declaration of Independence.
St Johns County Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes told Historic City News that her office is sending all registered voters a new voter information card to reflect changes made during the recent redistricting process; they will be arriving by mail in the next few days.
The Florida Association of Counties announced to Historic City News that St Johns County Commissioner Cyndi Stevenson has been appointed to the organization’s Legislative Leadership Team as Co-Chair of the Finance, Transportation, and Administration committee this month.
When Historic City News editor Michael Gold first met Attorney General Pam Bondi in St Augustine, she campaigned against a policy implemented by former Governor Charlie Crist that allowed the voting rights of convicted felons to be restored upon completion of their prison sentence.
Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes reported to Historic City News that the registration books for St Johns County voters would close Monday, July 16 — marking the last day to register to vote or to change your party affiliation for the August 14, 2012 Primary Election.
Historic City News local reporters will learn tomorrow afternoon what is to be done with $500,000 in bed tax collected by the St Johns County Tourist Development Council; when the Arts, Culture & Heritage Funding Panel evaluates $1,240,215 in recently scored requests.
Monday evening, during agenda item 8, the City of St Augustine commission will hear from City Manager John Regan and Development Director Dana Ste Claire regarding the progress of 450th commemoration programs; one of which includes another request for money for what more than a few St Augustinians feel has become a financial black hole.
