Time for some to drop out...

[Yahoodie]

Yes many (not all) of those people I spoke to do not live in our county, however, it does matter what those people say; their opinion of Rick is from personal knowledge and is a point of reference for all of us to listen and learn about Rick.
You are correct about many of our deputies living outside our county, I think that is a neccessary evil but I hope the next Sheriff, Rick, will stop those Walton County vehicles from leaving our county!

 

[DFSboy]

I guess I'm quite ignorant about overall political strategy, specifically the mind-set of how this Thread was started. Someone please help me understand, educate me.


Is it not true that whichever Sheriff candidate collects the most support (votes) wins the primary election fair and square? Two or 20 Candidates?

I've heard the term "dilute(d)" until I'm sick of it. That political garbage aside, four years ago Sheriff Johnson collected more votes than any other Republican in the primary. Why? Does more votes equal more support? Votes of Confidence maybe?

Whether those who have used, and/or will use the "dilute(d)" term have something going or not, seems to me these same folks are basically identifying a certain percentage of voters as voting unintelligently (just stupid). For example, hear John Doe at the polls and about to vote: Let?s see (John Doe thinks to himself), I think I will vote for?uh, uh, the incumbent of course; especially since all the talk about him doing such a horrible job; all those road signs, newspaper advertisements, fancy websites, mailings, promises, etc., etc., none of those other candidates can improve anything? yeap, I?ll vote for the incumbent.

Well, maybe so? Regardless, I say most votes equal most support, or visa versa, strategy or not.

So to all Sheriff Candidates: Don't give up, battle it out. Whoever of you gets the most votes, wins.

 

[DFSboy]

Is this a subject? Or does anyone wish to respond to my call for assistance as written above?

 

[ShallowsNole]

I guess I'm quite ignorant about overall political strategy, specifically the mind-set of how this Thread was started. Someone please help me understand, educate me.


Is it not true that whichever Sheriff candidate collects the most support (votes) wins the primary election fair and square? Two or 20 Candidates?

I've heard the term "dilute(d)" until I'm sick of it. That political garbage aside, four years ago Sheriff Johnson collected more votes than any other Republican in the primary. Why? Does more votes equal more support? Votes of Confidence maybe?

Whether those who have used, and/or will use the "dilute(d)" term have something going or not, seems to me these same folks are basically identifying a certain percentage of voters as voting unintelligently (just stupid). For example, hear John Doe at the polls and about to vote: Let?s see (John Doe thinks to himself), I think I will vote for?uh, uh, the incumbent of course; especially since all the talk about him doing such a horrible job; all those road signs, newspaper advertisements, fancy websites, mailings, promises, etc., etc., none of those other candidates can improve anything? yeap, I?ll vote for the incumbent.

Well, maybe so? Regardless, I say most votes equal most support, or visa versa, strategy or not.

So to all Sheriff Candidates: Don't give up, battle it out. Whoever of you gets the most votes, wins.

I cannot engage in a discussion regarding the sheriff race, but I can give you an answer about "dilution." It happened in 2004, despite some questionable actions during RJ's first term that were loudly talked about in the media, just as much as anything since has been. Indeed, many, MANY more votes were cast against RJ than were cast for him, but the total for each candidate was less than the total an incumbent gets by name recognition alone. That is how RJ got a second term.

However, if you were here then, you already know that.

 

[Rick Brown]

Idlewind;
As a supervisor with the FWBPD, I took advantage of the opportunities given to me to contribute to the preparation and application of the budget, to the creation, and administration of policies and procedures and various other aspects of the agency.

It was my good fortune to be mentored by my commanding officer for a future promotion to the rank of Captain (division commander).
I had significant direct experience in conflict resolution, addressing citizen complaints, internal investigation of the conduct of subordinate officers, resource deployment, and many other areas of agency and personnel management.
As a senior supervisor, many times I was, in a sense the commanding officer of the agency in the absence of the division commander and the Chief of Police.
However, I elected to take advantage of the opportunity through retirement and employment with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office to one day be able to use the vast supervisory and managerial skills I developed by leading this office at the first opportunity.

 

[The Watcher]

Fitness

Idlewind;
As a supervisor with the FWBPD, I took advantage of the opportunities given to me to contribute to the preparation and application of the budget, to the creation, and administration of policies and procedures and various other aspects of the agency.

It was my good fortune to be mentored by my commanding officer for a future promotion to the rank of Captain (division commander).
I had significant direct experience in conflict resolution, addressing citizen complaints, internal investigation of the conduct of subordinate officers, resource deployment, and many other areas of agency and personnel management.
As a senior supervisor, many times I was, in a sense the commanding officer of the agency in the absence of the division commander and the Chief of Police.
However, I elected to take advantage of the opportunity through retirement and employment with the Walton County Sheriff?s Office to one day be able to use the vast supervisory and managerial skills I developed by leading this office at the first opportunity.

How do you feel about the implementation of a physical fitness program for ALL WCSO Sworn Officers? I'm not refering to lifting pens and pencils...

 

[drivingthru]

How do you feel about the implementation of a physical fitness program for ALL WCSO Sworn Officers? I'm not refering to lifting pens and pencils...

Ouch!:rofl:

 

[Rick Brown]

Watcher;
A fitness program would be beneficial to all deputies. I will encourage all of them to attend a program. Some do at this time. I believe due to the 10 hour shifts they are tired and just want to go home after their tour of duty. I have toyed with the idea of including a one hour physical program in their tour of duty. This hour could be at the end of the shift and there are many shift plans that support physical fitness programs. I believe if I could show the insurance companies we have a fitness plan in effect we may be able to get a better rate. It would be worth a try.
Thanks,
Rick

 

[idlewind]

Watcher;
A fitness program would be beneficial to all deputies. I will encourage all of them to attend a program. Some do at this time. I believe due to the 10 hour shifts they are tired and just want to go home after their tour of duty. I have toyed with the idea of including a one hour physical program in their tour of duty. This hour could be at the end of the shift and there are many shift plans that support physical fitness programs. I believe if I could show the insurance companies we have a fitness plan in effect we may be able to get a better rate. It would be worth a try.
Thanks,
Rick

Mr. Brown:
I must admit that you have been towards the bottom of my candidate rankings, but this reply is the type of thoughtful, detailed responses that the voters need to make a decision. Thanks and keep up this type of campaigning.

 

[downwithralph]