Category: Government

Dana Ste. Claire, director of the city’s Heritage Department and of the 450th Commemoration told Historic City News that he has a response to suggestions of dethroning our economic engine.

Historic City News reported that at the June 2nd meeting of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, a motion was approved to adopt a Resolution authorizing the County Attorney to execute a Class Representative Employment Contract with four Florida law firms.

Historic City News was watching Monday night’s city commission meeting when it became apparent that at least two commissioners were feeling out-of-the-loop when it came to communications surrounding the 450th planning.

The St. Augustine City Commission in its regular meeting last night made the decision to appropriate up to $81,900 to the lowest responsible bidder to construct a sound attenuating wall at the Hamilton Upchurch skateboard park.

Randy Brunson announced to Historic City News on Monday that he has filed with the Supervisor of Elections office to run as a candidate for St. Johns County Commission, District 2.

According to a report received by Historic City News, St. Augustine city commissioners will retire a relatively light meeting agenda Monday night; however, they will face a heavier workshop agenda the following morning.

Chief Operations Officer John Regan reported to Historic City News that Monday night he will present an innovative utility program to the St. Augustine City Commission at their regular meeting.

Historic City News has compiled the following list of county workers in St. Johns County who earn an annual salary of $60,000 or more, plus benefits; nearly double the $34,572 average annual wage of workers in all industries reported on the St. Johns County website.