April 25 Bcc Meeting

[Danny Glidewell]

There are three vitally important issues on the agenda for Tuesday's BCC meeting in DeFuniak Springs.
1. The special magistrate issue
2. The 1/2 cent sales tax for infrastructure
3. The North fire study will be presented.

Each of these could have far-reaching consequences for taxpayers across the county. Use of a special magistrate will limit the ability of ordinary citizens to address development issues, the sales tax could be a slush fund for special interests unless a detailed list of proposed projects and a sunset date are included and huge increases in the North Walton fire budget will place a huge tax burden on someone and will siphon money for other infrastructure needs. I realize 9am is right in the middle of the workday but everyone who can needs to come and express their opinion and desires regarding these issues.

 

[John G]

Looks like Hiring Mac Carpenter has made the agenda...

That will be interesting, yet predictable.

 

[Kaydence]

Looks like Hiring Mac Carpenter has made the agenda...

That will be interesting, yet predictable.

I suspect and could be wrong, that there might be another hitch in that giddy-up tomorrow.

 

[Suzanne Harris]

Cecilia will have her side kicks vote no and readvertize if she has her way is my guess.

 

[Bob Wells]

There are three vitally important issues on the agenda for Tuesday's BCC meeting in DeFuniak Springs.
1. The special magistrate issue
2. The 1/2 cent sales tax for infrastructure
3. The North fire study will be presented.

Each of these could have far-reaching consequences for taxpayers across the county. Use of a special magistrate will limit the ability of ordinary citizens to address development issues, the sales tax could be a slush fund for special interests unless a detailed list of proposed projects and a sunset date are included and huge increases in the North Walton fire budget will place a huge tax burden on someone and will siphon money for other infrastructure needs. I realize 9am is right in the middle of the workday but everyone who can needs to come and express their opinion and desires regarding these issues.

Danny
Was there any discussion on the 1/2 cent sales tax? Fire Tax increase going forward? Magistrate?

 

[Danny Glidewell]

The magistrate issue will go to the Planning Commission as this is the next step. The Sheriff and a couple of commissioners promised that the fire tax will not increase but we will see. The 1/2 cent sales tax is moving to a public hearing in preparation for a referendum. Not a great deal of good news.

 

[Kaydence]

I'll admit I was wrong...but not surprised Mac got the job.

Good news is the City doesn't have to deal with his crappy attitude on the council anymore.