St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections, Penny Halyburton, reported to Historic City News the results of the first day of early voting in the November 2, 2010 General Election.

Historic City News has learned that St. Johns County Tax Collector Dennis W. Hollingsworth, CFC, will present the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners and taxing authorities $5,028,426.34 at its regular meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, October 19th.

The Florida League of Cities notified Historic City News that they will sponsor this year’s Florida City Government Week; which is a special time to recognize the significant role played by city government in our everyday lives.

Karen Pan reported to Historic City News that Phase II renovations of the Richard O. Watson Judicial Center in St. Johns County are nearing completion.

A reminder for Historic City News readers that early voting for the General Election begins Monday October 18th and will continue Monday through Saturday until October 30th.

On September 29th, Historic City News reported that the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners had adopted the final “Fiscal Year 2011” budget of $582 million — a $29 million decrease from 2010, and, a $151 million decrease since 2007.

Historic City News reporters received a copy of the following open letter to the County Commission, each County employee, and St. Johns County residents from County Administrator Michael D. Wanchick.

Historic City News was watching while Public Works Director Martha Graham told commissioners that representatives of the Florida Department of Transportation would not be able to attend their meeting to discuss the construction schedule for the San Sebastian Bridge as originally planned.