Billy Buzzett to lead the state Department of Community Affairs

[beachmouse]

Do many public lands have restrictions put on their use because of terms of sale or donation? I'm pretty sure Henderson Beach SP does, and there's also some sort of land use story with Tops'l IIRC.

 

[grace]

Why do you all think bad things are going to happen to South Walton because one of our guys gets into a position of power in state government?

Did you work for St. Joe too??
I think bad things are going to happen to a lot of counties in Florida because Scott is putting big developers in high power positions. Just one of many shady things this guy is doing.

 

[GoodWitch58]

Do many public lands have restrictions put on their use because of terms of sale or donation? I'm pretty sure Henderson Beach SP does, and there's also some sort of land use story with Tops'l IIRC.

not sure exactly what you are speaking of, but there are some lands that have conservation easements...meaning there must be a conservation element to their use. (It's more complicated than that, but generally that's what it says). it comes about as a result of the way they were purchased.

For example the lot just south and west of Garfield Street in Grayton Beach was sold to the state at a very reduced price -- a partial donation-- and part of the conditions of sale was that it would be incorporated as part of the county owned park land and the public would be allowed to use it and the county would maintain it. Thus, the walkway and small sitting area was constructed for the public use.
Nothing says though that a change in laws by the legislature and/or Governor could not reverse these conditions. Let's hope that doesn't happen.

 

[Kurt]

With big business and land comes demands and development. Billy is a business man and while I don't know the ins and outs of his business I believe he is one of the good guys. And his wife and kids are aces and they love South Walton and wilderness as much as anyone.

And besides, I don't believe anyone would run over me as I sit in and type and post pics from my beach chair in front of their bulldozer.

 

[30ashopper]

Do many public lands have restrictions put on their use because of terms of sale or donation? I'm pretty sure Henderson Beach SP does, and there's also some sort of land use story with Tops'l IIRC.

Yes, they have semi-permanent environmental easements that are a very very hard to remove.

 

[SGB]

With big business and land comes demands and development. Billy is a business man and while I don't know the ins and outs of his business I believe he is one of the good guys. And his wife and kids are aces and they love South Walton and wilderness as much as anyone.

And besides, I don't believe anyone would run over me as I sit in and type and post pics from my beach chair in front of their bulldozer.

Totally agree with Kurt. Billy might have worked for a big developer in the past, but that doesn't mean he is one or that he will protect their interests more than the people of Florida. Heck, his mother in law was instrumental in protecting Grayton, so if he gets out of line, his wife will give him a dose of reality! Billy is a very smart and level headed guy and we should be happy that someone with his knowledge of the area is in Scott's circle.