In secret, behind locked gates, our Nation's Oldest City dumped a landfill in a lake (Old City Reservoir), while emitting sewage in our rivers and salt marsh. Organized citizens exposed and defeated pollution, racism and cronyism. We elected a new Mayor. We're transforming our City -- advanced citizenship. Ask questions. Make disclosures. Demand answers. Be involved. Expect democracy. Report and expose corruption. Smile! Help enact a St. Augustine National Park and Seashore. We shall overcome!
When I was eight years old, I asked my mom to stay up late one Saturday to watch a tv program. She said no, but then said, "You should have argued that it's the night we set our clocks back one hour to end Daylight Savings Time. I rephrased my request to include the end of Daylight Savings Time and setting our clocks back, and I was gratified when she granted it. My folks taught me to be logical and persuasive. I am eternally grateful. Thank you.
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