With qualifying for St. Johns County commission seats still weeks away, the four declared Republican candidates in District 2, thus far, appeared before members of the Republican Club of St. Augustine, and Historic City News was there.

The St. Johns County Engineering Division notified Historic City News local reporters that they will host a public meeting on Thursday, May 20th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Hastings Community Center located at 6195 South Main Street in Hastings regarding a proposed bridge replacement project on East St. Johns Avenue; east of Hastings.

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

Ponte Vedra Beach Resident John H. “Jay” Morris, who at the end of March had already raised 26,350.00 in campaign contributions and only spent $2,500, has his hand out again — this time serving wine and hors d’oeuvres in the ballroom of The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club for a suggested donation of $50 a person.

Local Historic City News reporters have learned that when the City of St. Augustine holds it regular commission meeting Monday night, two department heads will tell commissioners that “time is running out” to replace large equipment; previously deferred because of budget-cuts.

Members of the Republican Club of Greater St. Augustine will hear from the four Republican candidates already announced in the contest for St. Johns County Commission Seat in District Two during a presentation at their meeting Monday night.

Congratulations go out from Historic City News to Marine Rescue Lieutenant Jessica Earl with St. Johns County Fire Rescue for being named St. Johns County Employee of the Year.

In addition to the $63,825.52 annual salary paid to each commissioner in St. Johns County, Historic City News local reporters learned that a budget of $3,000 for travel expenses is also allocated.