The bed tax in St Johns County has been compared to many things over its 28-year run, some good and some not so good. A quick look at local comments from readers on several media forums range from praise to demonization; with some comments implying that if you question the “tax that you don’t pay” you are being un-American.
St Johns County reported to Historic City News that, during the current fiscal year, juvenile offenders were held in custody a total of 826 days before their cases were disposed. Under the terms of an agreement, county taxpayers are legally responsible for those costs; but not the custodial costs once the case is disposed of.
Historic City News was informed this evening that Florida Governor Rick Scott has appointed 77-year-old Randy Brunson to the Board of the St Augustine and St Johns County Airport Authority. He is appointed for a term beginning June 2, 2014, and ending November 11, 2014.
Yesterday afternoon, Joseph Ken Bryan decided to announce what many had been speculating for weeks; that he is a candidate for mayor of the City of St Augustine. He filed the appropriate disclosures with the elections office, declaring himself as his own campaign treasurer.
