Ms. Harris , the "public process" the very subject for which you claim to Champion has been compromised and violated by none only than YOURSELF.
Permitting after the fact, by asking for forgiveness, rather than permission is not acceptable for someone entrusted with implementing and interrupting the land Devlopment code, To maintain your current position, IS THE HEIGHT OF HYPOCRISY. Do the Right Thing and RESIGN! For even the YOU are not above the RULES. If you so desire to serve the good people of Walton County, Run for Office! Instead of suing and bullying your way relevancy.. Just a thought