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St. Johns County: A Pivotal Moment for Community Unity
A pivotal moment can change everything. I hope the June 3 Commissioners meeting is such a moment. It was a pleasure to watch the meeting on June 3. It was uplifting. It was positive. It was hopeful. There was no tension. There was minimal name calling, and that was drowned out by positive comments. Testimonials Continue reading
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At what point does “freedom of speech” become “I deserve access to private information about others?”
In St Johns County, a cloud of controversy surrounds County Administrator Joy Andrews following public accusations of misconduct, culminating in a no-confidence vote. Despite facing harsh scrutiny and personal attacks, Andrews responded with professionalism, emphasizing the need to protect employee rights and integrity. The situation highlights ongoing tensions within the Board of Commissioners. Continue reading
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The Tactic of Fueling Hatred
The American public increasingly accepts unverified social media claims, often driven by personal agendas or ignorance. In St. Johns County, developers are unfairly demonized, creating division among residents amidst growth frustrations. The new county commission may amplify this division while potentially jeopardizing legal standing with developers, raising concerns about long-term consequences for the community. Continue reading
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Beware Election Day Aggression
As you go to the polls to vote tomorrow, be aware that there are volunteers who are aggressively pushing a particular Voter Guide to all who approach. There are some ugly goings-on about Voter Guides, and my purpose here is not to promote one over the other. Know WHO you are voting for and WHY Continue reading
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Interview with commissioner candidate Ann-Marie Evans.
I have been following the St Augustine Record reporter’s recent candidate profiles and appreciate her hard-hitting questions. She doesn’t pull punches and, in a few paragraphs, manages to get to the gist of the campaign claims, promises and conflicts. She tackles big questions like bribery, transparency, laws, etc. in a fair and balanced way. I Continue reading
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Important business not getting the County’s attention
The July 16, 2024, Board of County Commissioners’ meeting was a perfect example of how to waste time. Three gentlemen, all fishing charter captains, spoke at the 11:30 public comment about the challenges they have with keeping their businesses afloat because they have been told that they are not allowed to use the public docks Continue reading
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How can we condone this behavior from an elected official?
On June 20, 2024, Commissioner Krista Keating-Joseph posted this on her personal Facebook page. Apparently, “them” are the three County commissioners up for reelection, Commissioners Henry Dean, Christian Whitehurst and Roy Alaimo. Yes, I realize that the threshold for courtesy and respect has plummeted, and professionalism has been redefined to mean, “anything goes.” But is Continue reading
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You’ve got yourself in a bit of a pickle, don’t you?
Three different people sent me a link to a court filing. Apparently, Mr. James Higbee is suing Ms. Nicole Crosby for slander/ libel/defamation. You can read the filing and track the docket here: https://trellis.law/case/12109/ca24-0665/higbee-james-david-vs-crosby-nicole-cranberg What is even more worrisome is that, according to the docket, this lawsuit was served to Ms. Crosby on May 24, Continue reading
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Support for the Black History Museum
On May 21, 2024, Michael McDonald, a candidate for District 3 Commissioner told the Board of Commissioners and those in the meeting that there was no support for the Black History Museum in the St Johns County black community. You can watch the statement here: https://stjohnscountyfl.new.swagit.com/videos/305860?ts=9694 So apparently the candidate who made the statement missed Continue reading
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The Vote for Fort Mose Funding in October 2023
In a recent social media post, Commissioner Arnold was called out as not being willing to “vote to allocate just $200,000 to Fort Mose which is the site of the first legally sanctioned free African settlement in what is now the United States.” That is an unfortunate and misrepresentative accusation against Commissioner Arnold, who responded Continue reading
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