The Break Room

Commissioner Jim Springfield is joining us this week on The Break Room for the final interview of our special City Commissioner interview series! He discusses his career as an educator, administrator, and then as City Commissioner, as well as his campaign and current communication strategies. Broadcast By: WFCF 88.5

This week on The Break Room as we continue our special City Commissioner interview series is Cynthia Garris! She discusses making history as the first elected Black female Commissioner for the City, as well as the first ever City employee to serve in public office. Broadcast by: WFCF 88.5

On The Break Room: City Commissioner interview series this week is Commissioner Barbara Blonder! She discusses her background as a Professor of Natural Sciences, how her students at Flagler College inspired her to run for office, the City's sustainability and resilience programs including the Back-Bay Study, and more. Broadcast by: WFCF 88.5

We are continuing our special Commissioner interview series on The Break Room this week with Vice Mayor Roxanne Horvath. She discusses her service on other major volunteer civic boards, serving as chair of the City's visioning initiative, and more.

We are kicking off a new year of The Break Room with a series of interviews from our newly seated City Commission. This week, newly-elected Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline joins us to discuss her path to becoming Mayor, community service experiences, and more.

Even though hurricane season is over, resilience is still on our minds. Joining us this week on The Break Room is Jessica Beach, Chief Resilience Officer to give us an update on projects around the City and an upcoming sea level rise study to be held in conjunction with the Army Corps of Engineers.

Joining us on The Break Room for part 2 of his interview about upcoming projects is Jonathan Foster, Development Supervisor! He discusses Antigua, the Gate Car Wash, Alpha Omega Miracle Home plans, and much more.

Since 2019, the City has been actively working to convert residents in West Augustine from septic tanks to City sewer. So, joining us on The Break Room this week to give us an update on this extensive project is Jonathan Foster, Development Engineer.

Joining us this week on The Break Room for part two of his interview is Officer Steve Fischer! He continues the conversation on homelessness by discussing his research on the strategies of other cities, community partnerships, and more.

Visitors and residents have been expressing a growing concern over a noticeable increase in homeless people in the City. In mid 2022, City Manager John Regan assigned St Augustine Police Officer Steven Fischer to lead the city's efforts to address homelessness, research practices in other cities, and formulate strategies. So, joining us this week for the first time on The Break Room is Officer Ste...

As Mayor Tracy Upchurch is approaching his final week in office, he joined us on The Break Room to discuss major events that occurred during his terms, including COVID, civil unrest, hurricanes, and more.

Are you visiting for Nights of Lights and want to beat the traffic? Xavier Pellicer, Mobility Manager, joined us on The Break Room this week to discuss how to do just that by taking the shuttle, parking garage tips and tricks, and more! Shuttle information: www.citystaug.com/516

Joining us on The Break Room for Part 2 of his interview is Greg White, Order of La Florida Award recipient! He discusses his experience of living through the Civil Rights Movement, the founding of the Solomon Calhoun Center, as well as upcoming projects and programs in West Augustine.

As we are approaching #AmericaRecyclesWeek - we have invited Olivia Smith, Solid Waste Manager, to join us on The Break Room! She discusses Hurricane Ian recovery, as well as an upcoming free community recycling event.

Election season is in full swing! Vicky Oakes, St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections, joined us on The Break Room to offer reminders and helpful tips about voting this election season. For more information, check out the Supervisor of Election's website - www. VoteSJC.gov .

Every year, the St. Augustine City Commission recognizes individuals for their outstanding service and contributions to the City by way of presenting awards. In September, Mr. Greg White was recognized with the 2022 Order of La Florida Award. So, joining us this week on The Break Room is Mr. White to discuss his community involvement in West Augustine, as well as give us a sneak peek of upcoming p...

Happy belated Fire Prevention Week! In celebration, Abby Pedigo, Fire Marshal, joined us on The Break Room to discuss fire prevention tips and tricks, fire safety, and storm safety reminders.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, residents are looking to fortify their home and protect themselves from future flooding. So, joining us on The Break Room this week is Buddy Schauland, Building Official and Flood Plain Administrator, to discuss hurricane recovery flood mitigation, and more.

As we are preparing for Florida City Government Week, Cindy Walker, Communications Specialist, joins us on The Break Room to discuss an upcoming video series to celebrate the occasion. In addition, she discusses the City's e-newsletter, News and Notes, the City website, and more.

From National Night Out on Tuesday, October 4th to a new bike registration system with Protech DNA, there's plenty going on at the St. Augustine Police Department. So, joining us on The Break Room to discuss all this and more is Public Information Officer, Dee Brown.

Joining us on The Break Room for part 2 of her interview is Amy Skinner, Planning and Building Director. She discusses mobility-oriented development and why this is a good option for the city, a land category use, and a compatible zoning district.

Dustin Hamilton, Fire Safety Inspector, is joining us for the first time in The Break Room this week! He is in charge of inspecting everything from old buildings, new buildings, construction projects, schools, events at Francis Field, and short-term rentals.

It's #NationalPreparednessMonth - are you ready for hurricane season? On The Break Room this week, Fire Chief Carlos Aviles gives tips on how you and your family can be prepared for hurricanes in the Nation's Oldest City. He also discusses the upcoming Ceremony of Remembrance, taking place on Sunday, September 11, 2022, in honor of the victims of 9/11.

Recently, the City has proposed an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to create a new land used category relating to a concept called Mobility Oriented Development (MOD). Along with this new land use category, a compatible zoning district would be created and inserted into the city's zoning code that would outline how this new land use category can be used. In studio this week is Amy Skinner, the...

Joining us on The Break Room this week is one of the City's Code Enforcement Officers, Morganne Pratten. In addition to her responsibilities responding to general code complaints, Morganne is also in charge of enforcement of short-term rentals.