Category: Government

Historic City News will highlight selected bills that were past in the 2009 Florida Legislative Session that have an impact on us here in St. Augustine and St. Johns County.

As Historic City News reporters were traveling down Riberia Street this morning, the signs warning of water contamination were visible on every telephone poll.

Library Director Debra Rhodes Gibson reported to Historic City News that the St. Johns County Public Library System was recognized this month by the Florida Library Association for having the best public library website in the state of Florida.

Historic City News has learned that the Plaza, historic district architectural style, and the Fish Island dock are likely candidates for our City Commission’s regular meeting June 8.

Historic City News has learned that the Flagler Model Land Neighborhood Association will have a chance to air its concerns – height and closeness to the street – when our Planning and Zoning Board (PZB) looks at Flagler College’s plans for a new building on Carrera Street.

St. Johns County Administrator Michael D. Wanchick informed Historic City News that he is hosting a series of “State of the County” Town Hall meetings June 9th -18th to discuss the County’s budget.

Historic City News was notified that the St. Augustine City Commission and the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners will meet in a joint workshop on Wednesday, June 3rd.

In an announcement received by Historic City News today, Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink has unveiled a new Web site where you can see how much the state is spending and what the taxpayers get in return.