A resident of one of St. Augustine’s historic neighborhoods since 1980, Melinda Rakoncay been involved for over 40 years in protecting and preserving what makes St. Augustine unique. With three incumbents retiring from the City Commission, it is important to elect someone with longtime experience in working with city staff and attending city meetings. Melinda knows how long meetings can last, how thick the packets are, and how familiar one must be with all sides of an issue. Because she knows what a commitment of time and energy being a good City Commissioner requires, she did not take the decision to run lightly.