Historic City News noted that many around the state were expecting to unseat incumbents given the “throw the bums out” attitude of tea party groups and other conservatives unhappy with government spending and what they consider liberal social agendas.

With campaign signs flapping in the wind outside, St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections Penny Halyburton tells Historic City News that her office has seen no slow-down in residents wanting to vote; just one day before Election Day.

With only 24 hours to go before St. Johns County voters cast their final ballots, Historic City News learned that things are in full gear at the headquarters office of the Republican Party in St. Augustine.

In what started out to be a light turnout of early voters during the first week, 9,156 compared to over 20,000 during the first week in the last General Election, this week’s response closed the early voting session with a stronger finish.

St. Johns County Tax Collector Dennis W. Hollingsworth, CFC, in an effort to make paying your tax bill as convenient as possible for Historic City News readers, notified us of several different options designed to suit the needs, schedules and preferences of all taxpayers.

A reminder for Historic City News readers that early voting for the General Election ends tomorrow, Saturday, October 30th.

St. Johns County Tax Collector Dennis W. Hollingsworth, CFC, tells Historic City News that property owners can expect to receive a tax bill for their share of $349,312,788.38 from the 2010 tax roll beginning Monday, November 1st.

St. Johns County Communication Manager, Karen Pan, told local Historic City News reporters that all branches of the St. Johns County Public Library System will be closed to the public on Thursday, November 4th.