I am Ed Slavin, Box 3084, candidate of Anastasia Mosquito Control District of St. Johns County, seat 4. Congratulations on the Black History Museum. That's progress.  Now let's reinstate Mr. Trey Alexander Asner, the Cultural Resources Coordinator who courageously stood up in defense of African-American history. Show us you're sincere about human rights here. Happy St. Patrick's Day. Our first Irish-American President, John Fitzgerald Kennedy said, "here on Earth, God's work must truly be our own."  In 1963, JFK said at American University, "our most basic common link is that we all ..read more

The GQP agenda in Florida appears to be to stamp on direct democracy.  This is so wrong.  From Orlando Sentinel: Pregnant pigs, voting rights, marijuana: Legislature looks to add more roadblocks to direct democracy Stickers are seen during a event featuring Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 at one of the dispensaries in Hallandale Beach. Rivers spoke to promote a yes vote on Florida’s amendment 3, which would have legalized recreational marijuana. The measure won nearly 56% of the vote in November but needed 60% to become law. Now sponsors want to try again ..read more

Ralph Nader just celebrated his 91st birthday on February 27, 2025.  He's still speaking truth to power. While I disagreed with Ralph Nader's 2000 presidential race, which helped elect George W. Bush, I was in awe of Ralph Nader when I was 17.5, when my college roommate, the late Edward Francis McElwain, watched Ralph Nader speak for hours at Gaston Hall at Georgetown University on August 28, 1974 (Feast of Saint Augustine).  The next morning, I was inspired. I volunteered to work for Senator Ted Kennedy, in his mailroom. From Nader.org: Stay Silent and Stay Powerless Against Tru ..read more

Elected Mosquito Control Commissioner Martha Gleason resigned from the board of our dysfunctional Anastasia Mosquito Control District of St. Johns County March 12, 2025.  AMCD staff has stiffed my records request for nearly a year.   AMCD staff was disrespectful to Commissioner Gleason during her service. Watching elected officials interrupt her and tag teacher is emetic and contrary to the genius of a free people. Some 41% cost overruns on the Mosquito Museum?  On March 12, 2025, I signed to run for the AMCD Board in November 2026.  More here:  https://cleanupcityofst ..read more

March 18, 2025 St. Johns County Commission meeting will consider a tree protection ordinance for St. Johns County. Come speak. Read about tree protection in our City of St. Augustine, which has earned the status of a "Tree City USA" since 1983, designated by the National Arbor Day Foundation:   REMOVAL IN ST. AUGUSTINE frequently asked questions The City of St. Augustine recognizes the value of trees and their contribution to the beauty and health of community. To protect these community assets, a permit is required before removing trees of a certain size and species. Trees removed w ..read more

The building that houses the Department that calls itself "Justice" is named in honor of the late Senator Robert Francis Kennedy.  DJT's speech there on March 14, 2025 dishonored RFK's memory, and the legacy of honorable lawyers, FBI agents and other professionals who served our country without fear or favor.  From The Washington Post: Trump visits Justice Department for speech that breaks all norms Donald Trump railed against the federal prosecutions he once faced during a rare presidential visit to the Justice Department. March 14, 2025 at 7:33 p.m. EDTMarch 14, 2025 at 7:33 p.m ..read more

Watch this case.  The President of the United States cannot does amend the Constitution, including clause 3 of our Fourteenth Amendment.  There's a provision in the Constitution for Constitutional amendments, which are adopted sparingly. From The Washington Post:  Trump asks Supreme Court to allow birthright citizenship ban in some states Lower-court judges have blocked Trump’s initiative nationwide, saying it violates the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment. Updated  March 13, 2025 at 5:32 p.m. EDTMarch 13, 2025 7 min 2082 President Donald Trump signs an exec ..read more

Thanks and kudos to Commissioner Martha Gleason for resigning in protest and for blowing the whistle on the Anastasia Mosquito Control District of St. Johns County.  From Action News Jax: Anastasia Mosquito Control commissioner resigns, alleging financial mismanagement and more By Logan MacDonald, Action News Jax March 14, 2025 at 8:03 pm EDT ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — A former commissioner of the Anastasia Mosquito Control District, Martha Gleason, has ended her term as a board member nearly two years early. Gleason sent a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis and Agriculture Commissioner W ..read more

We, the People, must stop Florida Senate Bill 1118, one of the most noisome nasty legislative proposals of the 2025 Florida Legislature.  From 1000 Friennds of Florida:  1000 Friends of Florida  From:friends@1000fof.org To:easlavin@aol.com Fri, Mar 14 at 2:33 PM Dear Edward, Senate Bill 1118, one of the most dangerous growth management rollback bills of the session, is scheduled for a committee hearing this Monday (Senate Community Affairs, March 17). We need immediate action to stop ..read more

  Local governments, behaving badly (continued), Anastasia Mosquito Control Commission of St. Johns County Edition, March 13, 2025. On March 13, 2025, I attended the monthly meeting of the Anastasia Mosquito Control District of St. Johns County.  It was the first meeting since the resignation in protest of AMCD Commissioner Martha Gleason.  You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/LfiGywuknUY?feature=shared At 4 PM, there was a meeting of the policy committee, chaired by AMCD Chair Ms. Pangiotta "Trish" Becker. That meeting violated the District's own policies. T ..read more