Justin Harclerode reported to Historic City News that U.S. Representative John L. Mica was confirmed by vote of the House Republican Conference today to serve as Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in the 112th Congress.

Historic City News reporters were on hand for the biennial reorganization of St. Augustine’s City Commission — with the one new face on the commission unexpectedly arriving by wheelchair.

Historic City News readers will be able to attend as Commissioner Donald A. Crichlow steps down Monday night during the biennial reorganization of St. Augustine’s City Commission; retiring at the end of eight years of service in that office.

While the biennial reorganization meeting of the St. Augustine City Commission scheduled for Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Alcazar Room at City Hall is largely ceremonial — there is work to be done, as well.

The St. Augustine City Commission will hold its organizational meeting on Monday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. in The Alcazar Room, City Hall, 75 King Street.

Representative Mike Weinstein and the St. Johns Legislative Delegation announced to local Historic City News reporters that the delegation will hear public testimony on general issues and local bills at their upcoming organizational meeting.