County Commissioner Race

[Andy A]

Will Palmer is absolutely the only choice. Can we really trust any of the other candidates? Mr Paul's votes for personal gain ( see his lack of response to the above accusation). Mrs jones is under FBI investigation ( I'm sure for no good reason). Do we really want another good old boy puppet? Another person who claims to live in our district? We need a fresh perspective from someone who lives and works among us. We absolutely need Will Palmer!!

Good try. It is very obvious that this is more of a political ad than it is an informative post. I note, with interest, you failed to mention Cindy Meadows, who has a community planning backround unparalleled by any presently sitting on the BCC or any of the candidates running. If I am correct, Will Palmer is a realtor. Realtors are sometimes strongly connected to developers. We don't need that kind of representation on the BCC making decisions. Let them come before the BCC and present their requests, not sit on the board making decisions on those issues.

 

[Jdarg]

I attended last week's visioning meeting in Freeport. The second one is in South Walton, tomorrow night at the NWFSC campus. It is going to be huge in shaping the direction of Walton County, if done correctly, and will require some strong leadership skills, familiarity with "how it works here in Walton", and planning experience. Cindy Meadows' background is perfectly suited to the job, as South Walton will (and should, as the economic engine of Walton County) take the lead in making this process a reality, then seeing the visioning goals to fruition.

And after tonight? IMO, the winners of BCC Dist. 3 and 5, and the candidates for Dist. 1 (that will face off in November), need to attend tomorrow night's meeting, if at all possible, and get involved in the process before they take their seat in November. That goes for school board winner, superintendent winner, other elected positions as well. I would like to see them all be involved as much as possible in events and meetings that will shape this community.

Elections bring out enthusiasm and excitement in people, and I really hope this continues after the election- that the energy continues and everyone participates after the election as much as before.

 

[Andy A]

I attended last week's visioning meeting in Freeport. The second one is in South Walton, tomorrow night at the NWFSC campus. It is going to be huge in shaping the direction of Walton County, if done correctly, and will require some strong leadership skills, familiarity with "how it works here in Walton", and planning experience. Cindy Meadows' background is perfectly suited to the job, as South Walton will (and should, as the economic engine of Walton County) take the lead in making this process a reality, then seeing the visioning goals to fruition.

And after tonight? IMO, the winners of BCC Dist. 3 and 5, and the candidates for Dist. 1 (that will face off in November), need to attend tomorrow night's meeting, if at all possible, and get involved in the process before they take their seat in November. That goes for school board winner, superintendent winner, other elected positions as well. I would like to see them all be involved as much as possible in events and meetings that will shape this community.

Elections bring out enthusiasm and excitement in people, and I really hope this continues after the election- that the energy continues and everyone participates after the election as much as before.

It is essential that Walton County continue to have these meetings to foster our direction and methodology for future accomplishments. I urge all interested citizens to attend. I do not like to drive at night but I may make an exception for this event.

 

[Jdarg]

It is essential that Walton County continue to have these meetings to foster our direction and methodology for future accomplishments. I urge all interested citizens to attend. I do not like to drive at night but I may make an exception for this event.

Andy, if I could go I would give you a ride. It is all very interesting. Went last week because I knew I was busy this week!

 

[j p nettles]

There is some big money behind most of Walton County's elected officials. Most of the BCC, sheriff as well as superintendent Anderson has received campaign funding from one source of big money, the principle of Nokuse Plantation. I read where Fountain Investments purchased a tract of land in Nevada the size of the state of Rhode Island, 1.3 million acres. Why so much interest in Walton County's politicians? I wonder if this outfit also contributes to Sen. Harry Reid?

 

[idlewind]

Money is the key to elections. Issues and such mean nothing, what wins is fancy commercials, ads and mailouts. People will tell pollsters they hate big money in politics but they continue to vote for the candidates that big money favors. Over and over and over.

 

[graytonbeachguy]

Re: Cecelia Jones complimenting Sen. Nelson: Heresy! How dare someone look beyond the party label to determine for whom they will vote. What is the Grand Ole Party coming to?!

 

[Andy A]

Re: Cecelia Jones complimenting Sen. Nelson: Heresy! How dare someone look beyond the party label to determine for whom they will vote. What is the Grand Ole Party coming to?!

Your unabashed sarcasm is noted. I will say, however, I have never seen nor heard a Democrat candidate endorse a Republican when running for an elective office, have you?

 

[Arkiehawg]

Your unabashed sarcasm is noted. I will say, however, I have never seen nor heard a Democrat candidate endorse a Republican when running for an elective office, have you?

Yes...

http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2010/06/alan_dershowitz_finally_endors.html

 

[lazin&drinkin]

Tilt! Mr. Dershowitz is not a candidate, Democrat or other, running for elective office. Mrs. Jones is, or by now may be was, on the local executive committee of the Republican Party. Her severe misjudgment in advocating for a Democrat U.S. Senator while serving in an official capacity of the other party may well have cost her re-election. Her vote is and should be private, but her public pronouncements could and should have been more circumspect. Had she not been on the Republican executive committee, her apostasy would have been less remarkable, but she in fact is/was on that committee, one from which she should resign if not already voted off.