Local St. Johns County Commissioner Cyndi Stevenson reported to the St. Augustine news desk at Historic City News during a break from the legislative session, in progress today.
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County offices closed April 2nd – April 6th
St. Johns County reported to Historic City News that their second unpaid staff furlough day is approaching; all departments of the Board of County Commissioners will be closed on Monday, April 5th.
Payday for lawyers bigger than Ployhar and Davis
Melissa J. Ployhar of Deer Chase Drive and Shirley Ann Davis of Lightsey Road in St. Augustine, have won School Board approval for a $140,000 payday; however, their cut is only reported to be about $15,000 and the satisfaction that the Diamond Rio song “In God We Still Trust” will not be performed at Webster School in the future.
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Bridge and appointments top Monday meeting
Last night, the St. Augustine City Commission got an update on the Bridge of Lions, made several citizen appointments, discussed offshore drilling and advanced a proposed ordinance to second reading.
City delegation meets with Secretary of Interior
St. Augustine local news reporters are learning that from Williamsburg to Washington and from St. Augustine to Spain, the 450th Commemoration message is traveling worldwide in preparation for the grand anniversary of our historic city; set for 2013-2015.
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Ordinance would restrict commercial property use
Local news reporters will watch as a proposed ordinance goes before the St. Augustine City Commission Monday night; to regulate the height and allowed operating time for commercial, recreational, and entertainment facilities.
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