florida girl
Beach Fanatic
What exactly are they doing and how do you think their life can be improved?
I'm not saying the cost of living doesn't cause problems, or that everyone is sipping mai-tais by the pool, just that I don't think those problems are solely in this area.
Many are struggling just to make ends meet and are increasingly frustrated by the apparent unconcern of those who could do something. HWY 331 is a major issue, we don't need a 4 lane, we need a 6 lane! This has gone on for way to long, without any change! Second, loosen up some restrictions for new business; don't expect everyone who starts up to have some rich uncle to pay for all the SoWal ordinances! Good grief! I realize that the objective has been to raise property values, but I think this thought has back fired? A sign ordinance that can only be made by an approved professional? It really isn?t that difficult, although the design leaves much to be desired. You can?t see it well enough to actually pull people in from the highway, much less those driving at the speed that is on 98! And, who thought it was attractive? You know, the zoning plans call for different types of businesses in particular areas; I?ve yet to see them recruit those types of businesses to buy the land needed in that area! It?s like they are playing with doll houses or something! You can?t manipulate citizens to do and build where the government dictates!
At one time, Walton County was a poor county, and paid their employees accordingly. That is no more, but the wages haven?t been particularly updated. Many of our SoWal Annex employees live in the North part of the county yet are given no more credit than those who work in DFS. Our tax base has drastically increased in the last 10 or more years, and the coffers along with it. Instead of sharing the wealth with the workers, they put in reserve funds, earning interest, and dress up the county properties. It?s like icing a cake that hasn?t been baked! I?m persuaded that if our county would loosen up concerning the wage/benefits for their employees, that the other companies would follow suit. I?ve heard this poor mouth thing all my life, ain?t got no money to pay workers, yet buy all kind of expensive stuff! Don?t get me started!
