Sheriff Johnson Endorses Danny Griffith

[tidefan517]

They could be seen in other places beside sitting down there. They could makes varies check at school zones. Drive up and down roads and been seen. I have seen them at all differnet times morn, noon and night. Come on they dont just go there everyday at 4. And yes there are bus routes down 331. If there is a child a house there is a route to pick him/her up.

so you dont want them to follow busses but you dont want them to sit in strategic places where they have a greater line of site than driving and not paying attention where they are going, i mean what if they were looking for violators while driving and hit a poor child getting off the bus? so maybe using the chopper will be better i mean they could get some serious coverage then, and stop all those violations.

 

[Lawdawg]

All I can say is may the best man win.

Hey sweetgal.....at least we agree on something.

 

[Lovebirds]

It is interesting to me that you are concerned by who keeps their jobs or if they are demoted. I have always had issue with the idea that when a new Sheriff gets elected he cleans house. People on this board have said that there are employees with WCSO who are just doing their jobs in following the directions of RJ. Truly do we want to replace competent individuals so MA or DG can place their chosen ones in there. Some times continuity is good. I can see a couple of top people being placed, but it is about following orders after that and competency. If the book keeper is failing to perform their job adquately and you attempt to correct their deficienies and they fail, then you replace them, if an officer is not performing their duties adquately and an attempt to correct their deficiencies and they fail, then you replace them. A standard/ guideline has to be in place to measure performance or your just maintaining the do as I say standard and that may change day to day which serve no ones purpose especially the taxpayer.

The upper staff within the department are seen as the Sheriff?s ?cabinet? so to speak?the Sheriff is going to fill these spots with people that will support him and unfortunately, as we have seen under RJ, not necessarily people qualified for the position. This doesn?t mean that everyone at this level will be terminated or demoted when a new Sheriff takes over but it is inevitable that people will be rearranged to a certain extent. It might not make much sense to people that do not work for an elected official but under this type of political institution, it is common to rearrange the upper management when a new leader is elected. There are people at the SO who hold high level positions that were promoted not based on qualifications but just because they are ?yes men? and are merely RJ?s minions--these are the people that should lose their high level positions. Don?t get me wrong though, there are some excellent supervisors at the SO, some that will stand up for their deputies even if it jeopardizes their own job. There are also many hard working and qualified deputies who have been passed up for promotions because there is not a set standard /guideline for promotion under RJ?s administration. Not to even mention the messed up way some employees are demoted and fired.... I agree with FF2 in that there should be a standard/guideline in place. Maybe the SO employees should take FF2 up on the offer to help with a Union :scratch:

I just think the connections between RJ and DG have people worried the ?yes men? will keep their positions and the hard working and qualified deputies will continue to not have any chance at career advancement. People have seen the good things that MA has done for the PD and how high the morale is since his take over and he fact of the matter is, there is no reference for DG, just curious ties between him and RJ.

 

[swampfox]

The upper staff within the department are seen as the Sheriff’s “cabinet” so to speak…the Sheriff is going to fill these spots with people that will support him and unfortunately, as we have seen under RJ, not necessarily people qualified for the position. This doesn’t mean that everyone at this level will be terminated or demoted when a new Sheriff takes over but it is inevitable that people will be rearranged to a certain extent. It might not make much sense to people that do not work for an elected official but under this type of political institution, it is common to rearrange the upper management when a new leader is elected. There are people at the SO who hold high level positions that were promoted not based on qualifications but just because they are “yes men” and are merely RJ’s minions--these are the people that should lose their high level positions. Don’t get me wrong though, there are some excellent supervisors at the SO, some that will stand up for their deputies even if it jeopardizes their own job. There are also many hard working and qualified deputies who have been passed up for promotions because there is not a set standard /guideline for promotion under RJ’s administration. Not to even mention the messed up way some employees are demoted and fired.... I agree with FF2 in that there should be a standard/guideline in place. Maybe the SO employees should take FF2 up on the offer to help with a Union :scratch:

I just think the connections between RJ and DG have people worried the “yes men” will keep their positions and the hard working and qualified deputies will continue to not have any chance at career advancement. People have seen the good things that MA has done for the PD and how high the morale is since his take over and he fact of the matter is, there is no reference for DG, just curious ties between him and RJ.

There are no more conections with D.G and R.J then there are between MA and DG Ive seen DG and MA together more then I have RJ and DG together. Danny has a better ability to work with the commissioners and already has their ear in unrelated issues. R.J. Never had that ability. Danny is his own man, He doesnt have minions. He as he put it (has never been one of those fine haired boys) He reconizes hard work ethic and will make sure the right people end up in the right places. There is plenty reference for Danny Griffith. I will tell you this much ............ Danny will stay the full term and not just 1/4 of the promised office. MA doesnt seem to care about serving another 4 years for the city. It appears to me as if it was just a strategic move. I call it not keeping his promise to the voters. That says alot to me. DG cares about Walton County and about the office he will promise to hold, he has no political agenda!

 

[sweetgal]

Hey sweetgal.....at least we agree on something.

I am sure there are others, we just may never know

 

[sweetgal]

There are no more conections with D.G and R.J then there are between MA and DG Ive seen DG and MA together more then I have RJ and DG together. Danny has a better ability to work with the commissioners and already has their ear in unrelated issues. R.J. Never had that ability. Danny is his own man, He doesnt have minions. He as he put it (has never been one of those fine haired boys) He reconizes hard work ethic and will make sure the right people end up in the right places. There is plenty reference for Danny Griffith. I will tell you this much ............ Danny will stay the full term and not just 1/4 of the promised office. MA doesnt seem to care about serving another 4 years for the city. It appears to me as if it was just a strategic move. I call it not keeping his promise to the voters. That says alot to me. DG cares about Walton County and about the office he will promise to hold, he has no political agenda!

Swamp,
I believe in several forums ago MA addressed the issues to a voter on sowal IDELWIND I think, about the "wont run for sheriff rumor" Maybe you should read up on that one, because I believe thats what it is simply a rumor.

 

[sweetgal]

The upper staff within the department are seen as the Sheriff?s ?cabinet? so to speak?the Sheriff is going to fill these spots with people that will support him and unfortunately, as we have seen under RJ, not necessarily people qualified for the position. This doesn?t mean that everyone at this level will be terminated or demoted when a new Sheriff takes over but it is inevitable that people will be rearranged to a certain extent. It might not make much sense to people that do not work for an elected official but under this type of political institution, it is common to rearrange the upper management when a new leader is elected. There are people at the SO who hold high level positions that were promoted not based on qualifications but just because they are ?yes men? and are merely RJ?s minions--these are the people that should lose their high level positions. Don?t get me wrong though, there are some excellent supervisors at the SO, some that will stand up for their deputies even if it jeopardizes their own job. There are also many hard working and qualified deputies who have been passed up for promotions because there is not a set standard /guideline for promotion under RJ?s administration. Not to even mention the messed up way some employees are demoted and fired.... I agree with FF2 in that there should be a standard/guideline in place. Maybe the SO employees should take FF2 up on the offer to help with a Union :scratch:

I just think the connections between RJ and DG have people worried the ?yes men? will keep their positions and the hard working and qualified deputies will continue to not have any chance at career advancement. People have seen the good things that MA has done for the PD and how high the morale is since his take over and he fact of the matter is, there is no reference for DG, just curious ties between him and RJ.

You sound like a very smart individual in the know. I totally agree with you. There has to be change, if not whats the point in hiring a new leader and then leaving everyone under the old one in the same positions. Change is scary, but its going to happen.

 

[swampfox]

Swamp,
I believe in several forums ago MA addressed the issues to a voter on sowal IDELWIND I think, about the "wont run for sheriff rumor" Maybe you should read up on that one, because I believe thats what it is simply a rumor.

Sweetgal, Im not adressing any rumors. That is my very own observation and belief. In nowhere did I say "I heard it from a family friend" or Imply any fictous story. I simply stated my position.

griffith4sheriff@gdsvs.net or (850) 892-3415

 

[sweetgal]

Sweetgal, Im not adressing any rumors. That is my very own observation and belief. In nowhere did I say "I heard it from a family friend" or Imply any fictous story. I simply stated my position.

griffith4sheriff@gdsvs.net or (850) 892-3415

Swamp fox, To which you have every right to do. However,I believe it was you who stated that planting the seed of doubt allows it to grow. Maybe you should ask MA himself about that issue before posting it on here. Hell maybe we should all stop this silly back and forth. We have two strong men running for Sheriff. I think the main objective was to get RJ out which is what the voters did. I personally want Mike in, and you want Danny in. Like I said before may the best man win, and RJ stay way . Someone needs to start a new thread . Lets talk Presidental politics that shoud get folks going on here. :funn:I do thank you for being kind and not bashing towards me like others have in the past.

 

[swampfox]

Swamp fox, To which you have every right to do. However,I believe it was you who stated that planting the seed of doubt allows it to grow. Maybe you should ask MA himself about that issue before posting it on here. Hell maybe we should all stop this silly back and forth. We have two strong men running for Sheriff. I think the main objective was to get RJ out which is what the voters did. I personally want Mike in, and you want Danny in. Like I said before may the best man win, and RJ stay way . Someone needs to start a new thread . Lets talk Presidental politics that shoud get folks going on here. :funn:I do thank you for being kind and not bashing towards me like others have in the past.

Sweetgal, you are welcome. If I wasnt nice to you Danny would surely not approve and with good reason. It was'nt me who said that about the seed planting thing but I see your point. I was just tring to state my case for Danny, since he has been getting slammed on here. You are correct about two strong men running for sheriff and I wish the presidental election was a win / win as well. I think Mike or Danny would make an exellent sheriff and undersheriff as well. I would love to see a debate forum opened up for question / answer only and any comments can be posted elsewhere.