politics
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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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ICYMI… Who slowed the growth in St Johns County?
Did anyone else see Commissioner Joseph take credit for slowing the growth in St Johns County? I watched the replay twice with my jaw on the floor and, in fact, she did. I guess humility isn’t in her playbook. It is offensive that Commissioner Joseph’s childish behavior continues in her making it plain to every 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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Shame
So, I wonder if this is how our County is going to work next year. No collaboration. No listening (to anyone who disagrees). Decisions made on a personal agenda without regard for facts, the law, respect for fellow commissioners or respect for the County, as a whole. I had (naively?) hoped that after the primaries, 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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Trust
With only two days until the primary election, I have one more post to write. Watching TV last night, I heard the term “bond of trust.” That is what this election is about. We have three challenger candidates who are neither qualified nor trustworthy running to unseat three incumbents who are overwhelmingly qualified and who Continue reading
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The Commissioners Did Not Raise Property Taxes. That Is A Lie
With five days to go until the primary election for St Johns County Commissioners District 1, 3 and 5, I’m just going to be blunt here. I received an email from “SJCountyNeighbors” accusing Commissioners Dean and Whitehurst of raising our “property taxes in each of the last four years by about 10% on average.” That Continue reading
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The Irony of Nicole Crosby
Please share Judge Kenneth Janesk, of the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, just ruled on a lawsuit brought against Nicole Crosby, “the Anns” handler/campaign manager/marketing advisor. The lawsuit (type in case #CA24-0665), brought by Plaintiff James Higbee, alleges defamation of his character in social media and says that the defamation had a direct impact on Continue reading
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August 20 Election Alert: A Vote for “the Anns” is a vote for Nicole Crosby to control St Johns County
This message is for everyone who cares about St Johns County, particularly those who are not aware of the serious situation we face in the County with this election, or those who are considering not voting. Please share! For the past couple years, Nicole Crosby has been stoking anger among residents, pouring gasoline on the Continue reading
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