Martinez replacement to be named today
Governor Charlie Crist will announce the individual he intends to appoint to the United States Senate upon the official resignation of Senator Mel Martinez in a press conference today, Friday, August 28, 2009.
Category: Government
Grants funding panel to hold special meeting
Jay Humphreys, Communications Director with the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau reported to Historic City News that the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council’s Category II Arts/Grants Funding panel will hold a special meeting.
Changes to polling places
Penny Halyburton, St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections, announced to Historic City News that there will be several polling place changes.
New TDC board appointed in special meeting
Historic City News watched as the St. Johns County Commission discussed thirty-four persons who had submitted their names to fill nine vacancies on the Tourist Development Council’s board of directors during a special meeting that began at 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Artist suit settled
Historic City News learned last night that a settlement has been reached with four Plaza artists who successfully got a temporary injunction against the city in federal court.
Vending ordinances face hearing
Artists, including some who were plaintiffs successful in obtaining an injunction in a recent lawsuit against the city, voiced their objections to a new vendor ordinance before the commission – but this time, they were unsuccessful.
Commission considers 34 applicants for TDC
Historic City News has learned that county commissioners, in special session at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, will consider 34 applications for the county’s Tourist Development Council (TDC).
Fire fee has public hearing Monday night
On Monday’s City of St. Augustine commission agenda there will be public hearings and final action on proposals to increase the proposed fire assessment fees and electric utility tax.