HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Role and Pay of a County Administrator

With 55 of 68 counties responding to the Florida Association of Counties survey of County Administrator salaries, Historic City News has learned that only ten counties in the state pay their administrator more money than St Johns County Administrator Michael Wanchick.

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ALERT: Commission may vote on tax increase June 16th

If you are a Historic City News reader concerned about the cost of a potential sales tax election, you are encouraged to attend one, or both, of the upcoming meetings to address your concerns directly to the St Johns County Commission.

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Workshop called for Beach Planning and Zoning Board

The City of St. Augustine Beach Planning & Zoning Board has scheduled an open community workshop for Tuesday, June 2nd at 7:00 pm at the St. Augustine Beach City Hall, 2200 A1A South, St. Augustine Beach. (corner of 16th St. and A1A) Recent changes in zoning regulations have reduced front, rear and side yard setbacks…

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Hankerson has Elections Commission fine reduced

Historic City News learned that Derek Hankerson will pay a reduced fine to the Florida Elections Commission; charges arising from the late filing of his campaign treasurer’s report when he ran against incumbent John Thrasher in the 2014 Republican Primary Election.

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HCN Reports: Ethics by the numbers

The Florida Commission on Ethics in Tallahassee reported to Historic City News that, over the next six-weeks, their office will be busy updating records as the deadline for filing various personal financial disclosures draws near.

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Commission to hear findings of Revenues and Services Survey

A group of local business and resident interests recently commissioned a county-wide study to determine voter preferences regarding a possible one-cent sales tax or other potential revenue sources that could be utilized to support public services, programs, and facilities.

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McClure cleared, claims sustained, NC case dismissed

Historic City News was the only media outlet who refused to publish the false claims against St Johns County Commissioner Bill McClure; knowing that he was on his was to North Carolina where the charge had been alleged.

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$1,458,000 payday for 7-Eleven

Historic City News readers in Nelmar Terrace and others concerned about what would become of the property at the intersection of San Marco Avenue and May Street, have good news today.

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