Walton County Commissioner Brannon accused of ethics violations

[GoodWitch58]

I totally agree, Andy.

And, I would much rather have Alan a bit aggressive in his approach (not that I think he was), but if he was, that would be preferable to me than letting the possibility of the conflict of interest continue to be ignored, or pushed under the table, out of the sunshine.

IMO more people in this county need to get as involved as Alan is!

 

[idlewind]

Why are you defending a politician who did something illegal or unethical? At this point in my life politicians found guilty of corruption or unethical dealings should be tarred and feathered.

Not in the BCC chambers as that's pretty messy, maybe out in the grass of the roundabout.

What jury/board/commission has found Mr. Brannon guilty of anything? Seems "innocent until proven guilty" has been ignored or forgotten.

Such a "charred earth' outlook as yours is exactly why more and more good potential candidates do not choose to run for office. Why risk their reputations when people are ready to tar and feather them at the slightest hint that they may have violated a rule or code.

 

[idlewind]

I normally agree with most of your positions but for the life of me, I cannot understand how you can call Alan's position on Commissioner Brannon "grandstanding". He has accurately quoted the state statute regarding when you should recuse yourself from a Commission vote. To me, it is very clear, but then maybe I don't interpret the English language correctly. I don't think Alan has hurt his cause at all, is a credit to the county and is more up to speed on this issue that ANYONE in the county. As to the "whim of the crowd" I certainly am not affected by such. However, I do understand "facts" when they are presented to me when, indeed, they are "facts". As I see it, Alan has presented "facts" as what he has presented all come from official and filed sources. Some people need to start realizing just how dedicated and correct this man is. We certainly need more of his kind in Walton County.

My definition of "grandstanding" is to bring charges in a meeting before a board with zero jurisdiction over the alleged behavior. The proper venue for this issue is the state ethics commission. I also am uncomfortable with accusing someone of wrongdoing via "ambush." I also don't see the connection between Mr.Brannon's votes and the alleged conflict. Seems if he wanted to help is friend/partner's lots increase in value, he would vote to SUPPORT the homeowners.

I normally agree with you Andy, but on this one I guess we must agree to disagree agreeably.

 

[scooterbug44]

What jury/board/commission has found Mr. Brannon guilty of anything? Seems "innocent until proven guilty" has been ignored or forgotten.

Yes, it is true that Brannon has not yet been found guilty...............I apologize for jumping to conclusions based solely on his past behavior, past ethical problems, my knowledge of his character, and the evidence presented.

 

[Matt J]

What jury/board/commission has found Mr. Brannon guilty of anything? Seems "innocent until proven guilty" has been ignored or forgotten.

Such a "charred earth' outlook as yours is exactly why more and more good potential candidates do not choose to run for office. Why risk their reputations when people are ready to tar and feather them at the slightest hint that they may have violated a rule or code.

Yes, it is true that Brannon has not yet been found guilty...............I apologize for jumping to conclusions based solely on his past behavior, past ethical problems, my knowledge of his character, and the evidence presented.

It's funny how someones past actions could possibly cloud allegations in the future.

 

[Andy A]

My definition of "grandstanding" is to bring charges in a meeting before a board with zero jurisdiction over the alleged behavior. The proper venue for this issue is the state ethics commission. I also am uncomfortable with accusing someone of wrongdoing via "ambush." I also don't see the connection between Mr.Brannon's votes and the alleged conflict. Seems if he wanted to help is friend/partner's lots increase in value, he would vote to SUPPORT the homeowners.

I normally agree with you Andy, but on this one I guess we must agree to disagree agreeably.

I guess so. Since the 70 lots in question, if I understand correctly, cannot legally be used to build on because they are in the area designated as "storm water drainage", I can readily understand Alan's position as do most of us who have followed this issue for any length of time.

 

[30ashopper]

I think we paid about 14K per lot for the MSBU and about 250 per quarter for the HOA.

You personally write a check to the soa every quarter for $250.00 but you don't have access to the common areas? How can the soa enforce that upon you? I would just stop paying.

 

[Interested Girl]

You personally write a check to the soa every quarter for $250.00 but you don't have access to the common areas? How can the soa enforce that upon you? I would just stop paying.

When will the public apology to Mr Brannon occur ?

i hear at the next BCC mtg. Gotta see this.

 

[Alan Osborne]

When will the public apology to Mr Brannon occur ?

i hear at the next BCC mtg. Gotta see this.[



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AAHHHH! Intrested Girl, I missed you. Shades of election season, I see my test of the Gossip chain is complete.

Come on up in front of the BCC and state your case. Better read this before you come. Note, it's just two days after I appeared before the BCC.

"Luuucccy, ju've got some splaaaaning to do."

Let's see them answer all these letters from the state.

 

[wrobert]

AAHHHH! Intrested Girl, I missed you. Shades of election season, I see my test of the Gossip chain is complete.

Come on up in front of the BCC and state your case. Better read this before you come. Note, it's just two days after I appeared before the BCC.

"Luuucccy, ju've got some splaaaaning to do."

Let's see them answer all these letters from the state.

Could you turn up the dpi setting on your scanner? Those pdf files were awful, if they are yours. If not, then someone at the county needs some training.

For what it is worth, I was told about your plan to apologize by a County Commissioner. I told them I thought that strange because I had heard you had a whole lot more to say. Also told you and Brannon had met and worked out your differences. Yes the rumor mill is a fascinating thing in Walton County.