Category: Government

Bonds totaling $15,360,000 that were approved by the City Commission will go to work soon, according to a report from Assistant City Manager Tim Burchfield that was received by Historic City News today.

Communications Director, Brian Burgess, reported to Historic City News that Governor Rick Scott is re-establishing the Office of Open Government in order to provide full and expeditious compliance with Florida’s open government and public records laws.

Historic City News learned that the bayfront redesign that was tentatively approved by city commissioners two weeks ago will go to a workshop before the commission’s next regular meeting March 14th.

What started as a request before the St. Augustine City Commission for permission to borrow $22.5 million for capital improvement projects, through the sale of municipal bonds, has been approved — with a pared-down ceiling of $18 million.

Historic City News reported from the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners meeting today where the body voted unanimously to adopt revised impact fees; resulting in significant decreases for non-residential categories and moderate increases for residential units.

U.S. Congressman John L. Mica (R-7th District) announced to Historic City News today that his long-term Chief of Staff, Russell L. Roberts, has decided to retire.

Historic City News will join friends and former county officials at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow to honor former County Commission Chairman, 97 year-old Earl W. Byrd; the oldest living retired St. Johns County Commissioner and County Official.

Local author, activist, and educator Brian Iannucci, announced to Historic City News today his intention to run for the District 1 seat on the Saint Johns County Commission currently held by incumbent Commissioner Cyndi Stevenson.