Miner appointed number-two as dust settles in county clerk’s office

Miner appointed number-two as dust settles in county clerk’s office

When the St Johns County voters elected Clerk of Court, Hunter Conrad, they did so over a more experienced chief deputy who was already in office, George Larue.  Now Conrad has turned his back on those voters, surrendering his elected office a year early.  He has accepted an appointed position made vacant after the abrupt firing of the embattled County Administrator; a controversial move made without advance public notice.

Two-weeks left to prepare for next month's elections

Two-weeks left to prepare for next month's elections

Vicky Oakes, St Johns County Supervisor of Elections and friend to Historic City News, informs our readers to be prepared for the first deadline in the 2020 Election cycle.  Eligible voters must register to vote or change party affiliation not later than February 18th to receive a ballot in the Presidential Preference Primary Election on March 17, 2020.

Upchurch: We can't wait for the state

Upchurch: We can't wait for the state

In a unanimous show of support to improve the quality of life for residents over the business interests of property owners looking to maximize the return on their real estate investments, the City of St Augustine passed three ordinances regulating short-term rentals last night.