This week on The Break Room, City Manager David Birchim is back in the studio! David will be recapping his Nights of Lights presentation from the February 10th Commission Meeting. He'll provide insights on the next steps and how we will proceed to make future large-scale events a success.

This week on The Break Room, we're joined by Assistant City Manager Meredith Breidenstein! Meredith will help us connect the dots between the city's annual budget and strategic plan. It's been a few years since Meredith was last on the show, and we're thrilled to welcome her back to provide her expert insights on how these initiatives align with our city's vision and goals.

This week on The Break Room, we welcome Visitors Services Supervisor Jessica Joyce and General Services Deputy Director Barb Moore to join us! Jessica takes us behind the scenes of the VIC's modified daily operations and details the upcoming transformation of the newly restored floors. Then, Barb shares with us the multitude of projects the city is tackling with funding assistance through a state grant program.

This week on The Break Room, we're joined by Land Management Coordinator JB Miller! We discuss the completed acquisition of the Fish Island Preserve and get all the details on its upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony. JB also updates us on the city's ongoing conservation program and it's future plans.

This week on The Break Room, we're joined by City Manager David Birchim! David shares his journey with the city from starting as a City Planner in 1997 to becoming the City Manager, reflecting on the changes and challenges he has faced over the years. We also discuss Nights of Lights and how the city is planning to manage future large-scale events.

In this episode, we wrap up our City Commission series with Commissioner Cynthia Garris, the first Black female elected commissioner in St. Augustine. Cynthia shares her story from city employee to public office, emphasizing her commitment to community engagement and addressing local issues like traffic and safety. She also hints about running for a second term, inspired by the positive changes she's been part of and the work still to be done.

Join us on The Break Room as we sit down with Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline to discuss her 16-year tenure and what's on her radar for the new year. From historic preservation to resilience in the face of hurricanes, find out how the city is tackling its biggest challenges. Tune in to hear Mayor Sikes-Kline share her insights on growth, transportation, and community development in St. Augustine.

Welcome to The Break Room! This week, we are joined by Vice Mayor Barbara Blonder as she discusses her environmental initiatives, including reducing fertilizer use and safeguarding our precious waterways. Join us as we dive into the key issues that drive this dedicated leader and learn about her efforts to help make St. Augustine an extraordinary place to live.

In this episode of The Break Room, City Commissioner Jim Springfield shares his experiences halfway through his first term in office. He discusses various city projects, including a potential park in Francis Field, improving mobility and parking options, and his vision for a more walkable and bike-friendly St. Augustine. With his background in public service, Commissioner Springfield offers insightful perspectives on city government and encourages listeners to get involved.

Communications Director Melissa Wissel sits down with newly elected St. Augustine City Commissioner Jon DePreter to discuss his background, motivations for running for office, and experiences as a commissioner so far. They cover topics such as the differences between serving on the planning board and city commission, getting used to public life, and learning about the inner workings of city operations. Tune into this week’s episode and get to know Commissioner DePreter and his vision for St. Augustine's future.