Dutcher Register, who has lived in the St. Augustine area all of his life, told local Historic City News reporters yesterday that he keeps up with the business of the City — how it works, and how it doesn’t.

67 year-old Don Heine was out getting signatures this morning; telling local Historic City News reporters that he wants his name to appear on the ballot for election to the office of Mayor of the City of St. Augustine.

Although county administration remains reticent, some information is being released to local St. Johns County reporters at Historic City News in last week’s administrative leave of the 31 year-old General Manager of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.

As we go into qualifying week for three open seats on the St. Augustine City Commission, local Historic City News readers will be watching with interest as candidates come forward to officially throw their hats into the ring.

The employment status of a second top-level official in city government may be changed at the Monday city commission meeting, if a proposed contract for City Attorney Ron Brown is approved.

The 31 year-old General Manager of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre finds himself on administrative leave from his post today, but the St. Johns County public affairs office is not commenting on the details.

Melissa Lundquist reported to Historic City News that St. Johns County is currently accepting applications for the following Board and Committee vacancies.

Karen Pan, Public Affairs Specialist in the Office of the St. Johns County Administrator, reported to local Historic City News reporters the current status of members of the tourism related panels involved in the workshop Monday afternoon between the Board of County Commissioners and the Tourist Development Council.