Budget cuts in the billions – not millions
Historic City News received a transcript of yesterday’s budget statement; delivered before a capacity crowd in Eustis by Governor Rick Scott.
Category: Government
Commission hears updated plans Monday
Historic City News has learned that when the City Commission convenes their regular meeting next Monday, two new alternatives for traffic flow along the bayfront will be aired.
Cameron: More fun to say YES than to say NO
In a meeting attended by Historic City News and city officials yesterday, Assistant County Administrator Jerry Cameron said that he’s learned one thing since coming to work for St. Johns County — it’s more fun to say “yes” than it is to say “no”.
Regan: Focus on moving Galimore forward
Historic City News sat in with City and County officials this afternoon, as both sides of a sometimes contentious contract over the management of the Willie Galimore Center came to the table at City Hall.
Miner holding meetings around county
St. Johns County Commissioner Mark P. Miner invited Historic City News readers to participate in a series of community meetings to “re-connect” with the community following his year-long deployment with the Florida National Guard.
More details concerning events platform
On January 15th, Historic City News reported that questions have been raised about a new structure that was built in addition to the reconstruction of the bridge.
Law would allow lower elected official salaries
Historic City News has learned that five St. Johns County commissioners take well over a quarter-million dollars in salaries – plus a package of benefits that includes county-paid health care and pension contributions – as compensation for their duties; that, at one time, a former three-term commissioner recalls paid about $400 a month.
Department proposed 53 State Park closures
Florida Division of Recreation and Parks got some bad news Wedneday when the Department of Environmental Protection presented the Legislature an unprecedented list of 53 state parks that will be closed, including Fort Mose in St. Augustine.