Commissioner Comander Does The Right Thing

[Here4Good]

As usual, SWGB is over the top, but I think there are probably many things that could be cut to trim the budget other than health insurance for 5 individuals and their families. For the labourer is worthy of his hire. Another thread is talking about building a sports complex. Take care of our people first, and then if there is anything left over... prioritize.

OK, I'll say it plainly.

This is about free health benefits for the families of the commissioners and selected high level employees. No one has suggested that the commissioners not receive their own free health insurance, which every county employee gets. It is about the free family benefit, which the rest of the employees must pay for themselves.

 

[florida girl]

I think they should have access to the employer matching program, including their families. Their salaries should be in comparison with other matching counties. Yes, county wages need desperately to be reevaluated, particularly on the lower end of the ladder. Someone on this panel may have access to the complete county wage, and may be able to post it. I am disappointed in the extravagance of the top wage earners, and suppose they get it because they can. Perhaps the rest of the county employees should take a lesson and push for more equality and fairness.
As far as providing free health insurance, perhaps each commissioner should provide a detailed journal of their actual work time, and figure what their exact wage is. If they are getting more than what is fair, then it should be adjusted.

 

[Bob Wells]

And here in lies the the trust issue for most folks. There is a reason the State set the salary of County commissioners. The Perks or Benefits are set locally.

 

[kycats1]

OK, I'll say it plainly.

This is about free health benefits for the families of the commissioners and selected high level employees. No one has suggested that the commissioners not receive their own free health insurance, which every county employee gets. It is about the free family benefit, which the rest of the employees must pay for themselves.

I've been on vacation overseas, glad to be back. I really don't care about Sara Commander :angry: either, the only reason she droped the coverage is because of re-election coming up. Since being the chair she has the BIG HEAD syndrome.......I wonder why Ronnie Bell really wanted to retire all of a sudden, if only we could see the demanding emails sent from the CHAIR!! (IMO) Some jobs are not worth the anguish.
Good luck Mr. Bell on your well deserved retirement.....you will be missed!!

 

[Bob Wells]

I've been on vacation overseas, glad to be back. I really don't care about Sara Commander :angry: either, the only reason she droped the coverage is because of re-election coming up. Since being the chair she has the BIG HEAD syndrome.......I wonder why Ronnie Bell really wanted to retire all of a sudden, if only we could see the demanding emails sent from the CHAIR!! (IMO) Some jobs are not worth the anguish.
Good luck Mr. Bell on your well deserved retirement.....you will be missed!!

So your saying that Sara is the reason for Mr. Bells retirement? Hmmm, 30 years in public service I think, kids growing up and still young enough to enjoy himself. On top of that his retirement check may be pretty decent.

 

[Andy A]

I've been on vacation overseas, glad to be back. I really don't care about Sara Commander :angry: either, the only reason she droped the coverage is because of re-election coming up. Since being the chair she has the BIG HEAD syndrome.......I wonder why Ronnie Bell really wanted to retire all of a sudden, if only we could see the demanding emails sent from the CHAIR!! (IMO) Some jobs are not worth the anguish.
Good luck Mr. Bell on your well deserved retirement.....you will be missed!!

I, too, wish Ronnie Bell all the best in his retirement. With that, the agreement with your post ends. I don't know why you are down on Commissioner Comander and really could care less. I don't know about you but I try to attend as many meetings fostering improvement in Walton County as I can. At almost everyone, I see Sara Comander, listening, questioning and being part of the discussion. Last night's "Walton Down the Road" visions meeting is a good example. At these meetings I seldom, if ever, see Kenneth Pridgen, Scott Brannon, Larry Jones or Cecila Jones.
If running our BCC meetings efficiently and productively is an example of the "BIG HEAD" syndrome, then I'm all for it.
To intimate Ronnie Bell is leaving because of something done by any Commissioner demands some proof. Show it or shut up! If you are involved in trying to improve our county in any way, fine. If not, you and others of your ilk need to become active, even passively, and then you'll have a valid right to complain. Until then, you're just blowing smoke with no fire.

 

[wrobert]

I've been on vacation overseas, glad to be back. I really don't care about Sara Commander :angry: either, the only reason she droped the coverage is because of re-election coming up. Since being the chair she has the BIG HEAD syndrome.......I wonder why Ronnie Bell really wanted to retire all of a sudden, if only we could see the demanding emails sent from the CHAIR!! (IMO) Some jobs are not worth the anguish.
Good luck Mr. Bell on your well deserved retirement.....you will be missed!!

If you want to see the emails, all you got to do is ask for them.

 

[wrobert]

OK, I'll say it plainly.

This is about free health benefits for the families of the commissioners and selected high level employees. No one has suggested that the commissioners not receive their own free health insurance, which every county employee gets. It is about the free family benefit, which the rest of the employees must pay for themselves.

Personally, I could care less about the free health benefit, the problem, imho, is how it was done. All they have to do is put it on the agenda for a public meeting and vote for it. To try to convince the taxpayers that the HR Director came up with this on his own and did it without their knowledge borders on lunacy. The guy had to ask them if the public works employees could wear shorts in the summer, no way he is increasing health benefits without asking.

 

[Bob Wells]

Personally, I could care less about the free health benefit, the problem, imho, is how it was done. All they have to do is put it on the agenda for a public meeting and vote for it. To try to convince the taxpayers that the HR Director came up with this on his own and did it without their knowledge borders on lunacy. The guy had to ask them if the public works employees could wear shorts in the summer, no way he is increasing health benefits without asking.

REALLY?

 

[kycats1]

I, too, wish Ronnie Bell all the best in his retirement. With that, the agreement with your post ends. I don't know why you are down on Commissioner Comander and really could care less. I don't know about you but I try to attend as many meetings fostering improvement in Walton County as I can. At almost everyone, I see Sara Comander, listening, questioning and being part of the discussion. Last night's "Walton Down the Road" visions meeting is a good example. At these meetings I seldom, if ever, see Kenneth Pridgen, Scott Brannon, Larry Jones or Cecila Jones.
If running our BCC meetings efficiently and productively is an example of the "BIG HEAD" syndrome, then I'm all for it.
To intimate Ronnie Bell is leaving because of something done by any Commissioner demands some proof. Show it or shut up! If you are involved in trying to improve our county in any way, fine. If not, you and others of your ilk need to become active, even passively, and then you'll have a valid right to complain. Until then, you're just blowing smoke with no fire.

Nobody asked you to agree with my post. It is my opinion, you don't like it tough! I respect your opinion, respect mine. If you see some smoke you better run....ha!