Category: Government

On August 1, 2011, Historic City News reported that despite the “hiring chill” and budget shortage at that time, ex-county manager, Michael Wanchick, conducted a “nationwide search” for someone to fill a “newly created” position — Director of Economic Development. Wanchick hired Melissa Sue Glasgow.

If you are one of the 93,000 Democrats or other non-Republican voters in St Johns County who fell victim to political manipulation of the race for St Johns County sheriff this year, Historic City News wants you to know that you can win back your right to vote and decide who will be our next…

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On May 1, 2018, Michael Gerard Cullum succeeded Martha Graham as public works director for the City of St Augustine.  Cullum, who promised, but never delivered, solutions to protect city residents from the effects of sea level rise and “sunny day” flooding, was the $112,250.27 a year (plus benefits) creation of fellow professional engineer and…

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Melinda Conlon reported to Historic City News last night after the City of St Augustine Beach held a special meeting to deal with issues surrounding the recognition of the month of June as “Gay Pride Month”.

During this morning’s City Commission meeting, Monday June 8th, St Augustine Police Chief Barry Fox provided an update on the status of key initiatives in place at the Police Department.

Monday night during a regular City Commission meeting of the City of St Augustine Beach, Historic City News was able to document a demand from Vice Mayor Kostka for City Manager Max Royle to resign his position immediately.  The demand came in the form of a two-page letter from Kostka to Royle.

US Representative Matt Gaetz is the latest lawmaker cited by Twitter for violating its rules about glorifying violence, Historic City News learned from media reports.  Last week, the social media company found President Donald Trump also violated its rules as he repeated racist comments from a former Miami police chief.

Michael Ryan, Director of the St. Johns County Communications Division, reported to Historic City News that the Board of County Commissioners provides residents who have an interest in serving their community and participating in local government with a variety of board and committee opportunities.