Sheriff Election Discussion

[idlewind]

You know it is really funny that all places that sells alcohol and restaurants that are regulated by Mr. Corman's wife have Cornman signs in front of them. Would that be Ms. Bates I believe. Tony Cornman has not worked in real law enforcement for about twenty years. Walton County Sheriff's Office is not the tobacco or alcohol police. That has been the majority of Tony Cornman's career. Tony Cornman promised in the last polictal forum at Freeport High School, that the sheriff office will be strongier on tobacco and alcohol. Maybe Mr. Cornman needs to look again what the sheriff's office has done, with stopping underage drinking in the county. I think the Sheriffs Office doesa great job, and though they do need a change, that doesnt need to be the only focus, as he pointed out.

The Sheriff's Office deals with crime from A to Z, not just tobacco and alcohol. That would make me believe that Tony Cornman would be overwhelemed with real law enforcement that the office would have to deal with. You know that if Tony Cornman really cared, he would live and pay taxes in Walton County. It seems to me that Tony Cornman's dedication is to the Alcohol, Beverage and Tobacco of the State of Florida, not to Walton County!!!!!! Maybe he didnt think he could beat Frank McKeithen in Bay County, so he put in for the Walton County race instead... It maybe ok to do it, but it doesnt make it right, and I agree with senitel it throws it up a huge red flag..

If we are going to base our vote on who has lived longest in Walton County, who has the most "sheriffin" experience, disqualify those who have kept their current job or who moved away to better themselves, who left a larger county instead of run against the established sheriff ( anyone know who Larry Campbell is?) then I guess we will just re-elect ole ralphie--------NOT

It would be most helpful in every race to calmly consider each candidates qualifications and stay away from such tripe as redsox is trying to sell us.

 

[Seeker1]

Kabingo!!!

If we are going to base our vote on who has lived longest in Walton County, who has the most "sheriffin" experience, disqualify those who have kept their current job or who moved away to better themselves, who left a larger county instead of run against the established sheriff ( anyone know who Larry Campbell is?) then I guess we will just re-elect ole ralphie--------NOT

It would be most helpful in every race to calmly consider each candidates qualifications and stay away from such tripe as redsox is trying to sell us.

yahtzee!!! Very Well Said!

 

[MattChrist Live]

Mr. Christ,
I am not coming out with my first "posting" and being obnoxious or rude. I did not post this statement to be throwing dirt. I am just stating the facts, about someone who does not freely tell the truth, unless he is confronted about the issue. Would you want someone running the largest organization in Walton County,who is like that? I know I don't!!!! This has nothing to do with age, If you are educated in the topic that you are talking about. Oh and by the way I am very sorry if I violated your tone in writing, (This is looking at you Mr. Matt Christ Live, aka The Tone Police). I just want someone who lives in our county and pays taxes in this county, to be the person who runs our sheriff's office. It is very apparent that Mr. Cornman wants to keep one foot on each side of the fence or in this aspect, one foot on each side of the county line. I would think it is a bunch of garbage, that Cornman lives in Bay County just to be close to his office 24/7. It is very amazing that some of his employees live in Walton County and still get to their office in Panama City with in the guidelines of their policies. Mr. Christ I am very sorry if I am blunt about a subject, but I do not hide or sugar coat the issue that I am talking about. Maybe you will learn to do that when you get older!!!
I speak the truth, I don't so called plant seeds, or am scared to speak my mind. If you don't like what I have to say, then it is your God given right not to read, what I write. I also don't have any axes to grind either, because I don't even personally know Mr. Cornman. I have spoken to Mr. Cornman before and I am just stating the facts about him. I would feel the same way about Adkinson, Brown, Cooper, Macon, and Wise, if they did not live in the county that they where running for political office.

Dear Redsox,

You may not be throwing dirt, and you may not be obnoxious or rude, but the way you post leaves reason for others to doubt and lessens the effectiveness of your message and narrows your intended audience.

Mr. Christ I am very sorry if I am blunt about a subject, but I do not hide or sugar coat the issue that I am talking about. Maybe you will learn to do that when you get older!!!

For my sake, I hope I'm not as blunt when I'm older. I've been pretty blessed to meet some pretty successful and interesting people. From CEO's of National banks to State Senators to Hollywood stars, I've noticed the singular trait they all posses is the art of subtlety.

Best regards,
Matt Christ
Chief of the Tone Police

 

[beach_umbrella]

In many jurisdictions, in many States, candidates for public office (especially and particularly including law enforcement positions) allow for contiguous County residence as this allows for a larger candidate pool to select from. After all, how different can the next-door County be from the one you work and sleep in ? The mutts you lock up certainly don't respect borderlines,...they 'work' both sides of that line. As far as the "job" is concerned, the broader "candidate selection pool" helps water down the candidates who think they're "entitled" to the "job" (maybe just because of a fire union endorsement;...Not to take credit from either service, but it's"apples & oranges" guys). Welcome to professionalization, which has thankfully been occurring at a rapid rate over the last 5 or 6 years, particularly at the "Deputy" level. Lets not stop now while we're in the 'progression' mode; Young Deputys coming into the Sheriff's office and young citizens like Matt Christ (who posted above) are idealistic and expect this progression. Let's not disappoint them: Vote for Tony Cornman, He knows his mission here in his Walton County birthplace and he's willing to fulfill that mission for the benefit of us all. He's promised to relocate back to Walton County if elected; What more can you or anyone possibly ask? How can you deny this man's professional law enforcement experience or his dedication to law enforcement? Personally I can't and I won't. Tony Cornman for Sheriff of Walton County!!!!

 

[idlewind]

In many jurisdictions, in many States, candidates for public office (especially and particularly including law enforcement positions) allow for contiguous County residence as this allows for a larger candidate pool to select from. After all, how different can the next-door County be from the one you work and sleep in ? The mutts you lock up certainly don't respect borderlines,...they 'work' both sides of that line. As far as the "job" is concerned, the broader "candidate selection pool" helps water down the candidates who think they're "entitled" to the "job" (maybe just because of a fire union endorsement;...Not to take credit from either service, but it's"apples & oranges" guys). Welcome to professionalization, which has thankfully been occurring at a rapid rate over the last 5 or 6 years, particularly at the "Deputy" level. Lets not stop now while we're in the 'progression' mode; Young Deputys coming into the Sheriff's office and young citizens like Matt Christ (who posted above) are idealistic and expect this progression. Let's not disappoint them: Vote for Tony Cornman, He knows his mission here in his Walton County birthplace and he's willing to fulfill that mission for the benefit of us all. He's promised to relocate back to Walton County if elected; What more can you or anyone possibly ask? How can you deny this man's professional law enforcement experience or his dedication to law enforcement? Personally I can't and I won't. Tony Cornman for Sheriff of Walton County!!!!

What more can we ask........hmmmmm......That he complete the move into the county perhaps prior to running for ofice? "Apples and oranges" is comparing our county to any of our neighbors to the east, Holmes County is stoneage material, Washington County has nothing but a dog track and does anyone want to compare our beautiful beaches to Panama City Beach? You either have a huge commendable sense of humor or you are an ........., wait, I promised myself I would be nice to those less fortunate. Let me get a sip and mellow out.

 

[drivingthru]

So tell me Cornman supporter, what entitles your candidate more points for having Walton County as his birthplace, than a professional organization like the firefighter endorsing Mr Cooper (since it is obviously a sore spot for you) I have said before, SWPFFA endorsing a candidate is no different than you supporting Cornman in this very post. So they bought signs and put up. WOW. I am quite sure you can buy a "Stripes supports Tony Cornman for Sheriff" sign and place it wherever you please. Furthermore I do support your candidate in his beliefs that he does not have to be a resident to run for any office he chooses. But unless you are in some sort of time warp, Walton County is much different than Bay County, different people different problems. With all this baggage Mr Wise is looking better every day....lives in Walton County, nobody has endorsed him, aint a good ole boy, never worked in a business, and is not financed by every developer in town.

 

[Seeker1]

do more digging

nobody has endorsed him[/U], aint a good ole boy, never worked in a business, and is not financed by every developer in town.

dong ding ding ding. whattaa we have for him johnnie?

Put down the handouts and flyers. Do some more checking. Dig a bit more. Trust only what you can find out on your own. Its there, its there.

 

[HenryHawk]

So tell me Cornman supporter, what entitles your candidate more points for having Walton County as his birthplace, than a professional organization like the firefighter endorsing Mr Cooper (since it is obviously a sore spot for you) I have said before, SWPFFA endorsing a candidate is no different than you supporting Cornman in this very post. So they bought signs and put up. WOW. I am quite sure you can buy a "Stripes supports Tony Cornman for Sheriff" sign and place it wherever you please. Furthermore I do support your candidate in his beliefs that he does not have to be a resident to run for any office he chooses. But unless you are in some sort of time warp, Walton County is much different than Bay County, different people different problems. With all this baggage Mr Wise is looking better every day....lives in Walton County, nobody has endorsed him, aint a good ole boy, never worked in a business, and is not financed by every developer in town.

Have you actually attended a forum and heard Mr. Wise speak?

 

[Kurt]

We've got a lot of different Sheriff threads - so I'll be merging some of them here.

On the threads where the candidates themselves are posting, please keep it civil and address the candidate directly with respect and courtesy, keep the discussion on track. We appreciate candidates coming here and telling us about themselves and where they stand on the issues. Keep the banter and debate about side issues to this and other appropriate threads.

Thanks!

 

[drivingthru]

Have you actually attended a forum and heard Mr. Wise speak?

Yes I have actually.