U.S. Congressman John L. Mica (R-7th District) announced to Historic City News today that his long-term Chief of Staff, Russell L. Roberts, has decided to retire.

Historic City News will join friends and former county officials at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow to honor former County Commission Chairman, 97 year-old Earl W. Byrd; the oldest living retired St. Johns County Commissioner and County Official.

Local author, activist, and educator Brian Iannucci, announced to Historic City News today his intention to run for the District 1 seat on the Saint Johns County Commission currently held by incumbent Commissioner Cyndi Stevenson.

St. Johns County Social Services staff members have been participating in the local “Home Again St. Johns” initiative that addresses both the housing and food needs of the homeless in our community.

St. Johns County Code Enforcement reported to Historic City News that they have implemented a new computerized, automatic phone-dialing system to assist officials in gaining compliance with ordinances that prohibit signs from being placed in the County’s right-of-way.

Do you remember the 1975 classic Schoolhouse Rock cartoon about how a bill becomes a law? Unfortunately in the Washington of 2011, we’re seeing how outdated the nostalgic cartoon really is.

The Historic City News desk received word that Florida Inland Navigational District Commissioner Carl Blow will update city commissioners Monday night on plans to dredge the St. Augustine Inlet.

Assistant City Manager Tim Burchfield reported to Historic City News that after more definite figures were determined on the city’s cash flow for the coming year, he will ask St. Augustine City Commissioners to consider resolutions Monday to authorize up to $18 million in bonds.