And now a word about Candidate Jones

[rapunzel]

I thought the rule was that beginning when a person takes office, he or she must reside in that district. If so (and it seems that she has a home into which she can move) she meets that criteria. If elected, and you can prove that she isn't living there, that is cause for alerting the State Attorney's Office. Same goes for Tony in the Sheriff's race.

I think we should all make a point of driving by the place daily and noting signs of life should she be elected. We should do this with all the permanent resident office holders with residences in both north and south Walton. It's a shame that people who can't get elected in their true districts seek to use their contacts and networks in other districts to get elected in the 'newcomer' laden districts. Low turnout to support people that we know as neighbors is a huge problem for SoWal. We have far more registered voters, but far fewer of us turn out.

And as an aside, the quickest way to make this a backwoods county run by a party machine where bosses make people wait in line for their turn to run and no one tries to unseat incumbents is to keep encouraging people to switch parties because of one opposed race. If you ever hope to see a healthy two party system in this county that would serve as a way to keep people living in Defuniak from "representing" Miramar by garnering a plurality rather than a majority of the votes. Punishing a party for fielding a candidate is completely counterproductive in the long run.

 

[itsme]

The Jones' will keep running untill they win. They are also not afraid to smear any canadate that gets in their way. Just not nice people after they get done shaking hands and kissing babies.

 

[rapunzel]

The Jones' will keep running untill they win. They are also not afraid to smear any canadate that gets in their way. Just not nice people after they get done shaking hands and kissing babies.

Then why are they running for office? What is the purpose?

For me, I want to see someone who has been involved in local issues -- someone I've come across in the course of my volunteer efforts. That leaves the choice at two people -- Bob Hudson and Alan Osborne. Ultimately, I find that I agree with more of Alan Osborne's views than Bob Hudson's. I also find Mr. Osborne's passion and vision for the county easy to relate to...

I've never seen Cecilia Jones at any meetings, and I don't think of her as a South Walton figure. My fear is that she is depending on name recognition in the north part of the county to get her elected, and it might just work.

All of us, regardless of who we support should be offering to volunteer, contribute, whatever we can do -- to help get those people some name recognition in the north part of the county BCC.

 

[5th Gen Local]

I withdraw the word "angry"...Mr. Osbourne is an honorable and worthy candidate. I simply give the nod to Bob because of his "selfless" effort to hold government accountable to the taxpayers. He would make the BCC meetings a bit more "boggy" but would do so by asking hard questions about expenditures and practices that deserve to be questioned. Far too often I fear the decisions are made before they ever enter the board room, and we get the appearance of consensus among three, and two are left with a feeling of helplessness that might even result in their tiring of the process (Cindy).

Again, the qualities of both Bob and Allan which will seperate sensible voters, plays into the political plans of the Jones duo, as votes are split.

Let's all get together or we will suffer the consequences I assure you.

 

[idlewind]

I withdraw the word "angry"...Mr. Osbourne is an honorable and worthy candidate. I simply give the nod to Bob because of his "selfless" effort to hold government accountable to the taxpayers. He would make the BCC meetings a bit more "boggy" but would do so by asking hard questions about expenditures and practices that deserve to be questioned. Far too often I fear the decisions are made before they ever enter the board room, and we get the appearance of consensus among three, and two are left with a feeling of helplessness that might even result in their tiring of the process (Cindy).

Again, the qualities of both Bob and Allan which will seperate sensible voters, plays into the political plans of the Jones duo, as votes are split.

Let's all get together or we will suffer the consequences I assure you.

This race is giving me heartburn. I find good qualities in Mr.'s Braunstein, Hudson and Osbourne and really have no idea who to vote for. I like Osbourne's independence, Hudson's fiscal ideas and Braunsteins civic involvement. I guess I will keep going to forums and hoping one will move ahead of the other two.

 

[ShallowsNole]

Then why are they running for office? What is the purpose?

For me, I want to see someone who has been involved in local issues -- someone I've come across in the course of my volunteer efforts. That leaves the choice at two people -- Bob Hudson and Alan Osborne. Ultimately, I find that I agree with more of Alan Osborne's views than Bob Hudson's. I also find Mr. Osborne's passion and vision for the county easy to relate to...

I've never seen Cecilia Jones at any meetings, and I don't think of her as a South Walton figure. My fear is that she is depending on name recognition in the north part of the county to get her elected, and it might just work.

All of us, regardless of who we support should be offering to volunteer, contribute, whatever we can do -- to help get those people some name recognition in the north part of the county BCC.

Cecelia is well-known in South Walton, or at least was. She lived at Eastern Lake and taught school at Bay Elementary for many years, until she married Jerry Jones. I know she was my now-34-year-old-nephew's kindergarten teacher.

 

[6th gen local]

Reply to 5th gen local

Probably worth another thread, but I will say this. I went to school with Tony and the fact that he lives in Bay County is the least of reasons I will not vote for him, although it is one. I also know Mike Adkinson, and if he currently lived in Japan I would vote for him for sheriff over any of the others.[/quote]

Hey 5th gen local (doubt it)
It appears you are so angry just like your tutor, Adkinson. You both appear to be very angry people. I also went to school with Tony and graduated at the same time. You must have been one of those bullies?s in school that Tony put in place. It appears that everyone that continues to push the issue of Tony not living in the county also adds that they support Adkinson?sounds like more negative campaigning on Adkinson?s part. Also sounds like someone is concerned about Tony?s chances. Remember Tony is not violating any laws and is perfectly legal in his actions. Tony and his wife are both Walton County natives and have spent more time in Walton County than most all the other candidates including Adkinson. Oh by the way do you remember that Adkinson did not live in the county or city until he was given the chief of police job and then moved here. I have talked to several people about this same issue and most all have said they think it is a positive for Tony because we need someone that has not been tied to any of the politics around here for a while. I was discussing this very issue the other day with another (real) 5th gen local and they made a comment that is so true and it was ?That?s all Tony has against him and he can change that...some of the others have things they can?t change? Have a great day.

 

[DuneLaker]

Eastern Lake is in District 1, Cecilia Jones is running in District 5.

 

[ShallowsNole]

I don't recall that ever being in dispute.

Cecilia used to live at Eastern Lake, until she remarried. I haven't kept up with who owns what or lives where since then.

 

[DuneLaker]

It was only a point of information, or a geographical fact and reference for those new to the area.