OK I stand corrected.
But David went over the Walton County budget and proposed specific cuts for Walton County.
I was there in the room with his law partner.
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They talk the talk. . .but walk the walk?
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OK I stand corrected.
But David went over the Walton County budget and proposed specific cuts for Walton County.
I was there in the room with his law partner.
30ashopper
SoWal Insider
I'd love to read that. Is it online someplace? He doesn't mention stuff like this on his site.
30A Skunkape
Skunky
Shopper, the way I see it, sometimes a politician does something so egregious that they need to be voted out. Coley showed absolutely no regard for her district when she supported near shore drilling. Rather, like a good little girl getting into a school line, she voted as instructed by the Republican big chiefs. Her district encompasses the best beaches in the country and maybe the world, and she didn't have the guts to stand up for them? How 'conservative' can she be if she wants to risk the economic engine of her district? The bottom line is that she inherited the seat, has been on cruise control ever since, and I am so glad that we actually have a choice this time around. She is the very definition of an aloof politician in zombie re-election inertia...why the Tea Party people would support her is beyond me. She should be shown the door...
Jdarg
SoWal Expert
For anyone that owns property in beach-front communities, Pleat is the easy choice for protecting your investment from near shore drilling. Coley threw us under the bus, and Lord knows with the bubble burst and this oil spill, we don't need anymore kicks in the booty. Realtors and vacation rental companies should be disregarding political party and voting for a candidate that will protect the one thing that provides their livelihoods.
As a resident and homeowner, to me this is the most important issue here.
As a resident and homeowner, to me this is the most important issue here.
Bob Wells
Beach Fanatic
30A Shopper
"Would he vote to cut the state budget if it negatively impacted local educational funding (Coley did)?" Yes she did and the Local School Boards have always had to make it up. The State puts there nose in too many of local issues and in many cases votes such as those negatively affects the LOCAL TAX PAYER. Take a look at the Clerk of Courts, Schools and such when the State cuts their Budgets.
"Another thing that flags Pleat for me are his endorsements. Lots of the big state unions have signed on to his campaign, that concerns me."
Sorry wrong again, She has recieved monies from the Chamber of Commerce, Big Business PACs the PBA and Firefighters and the Government Employees PAC. So to say that brings a red flag against him because of UNION ENDORSEMENTS, you may want to see where she recieves some of he financial support. Mr. Pleat based on the financials I read showed none that I could locate. In fairness to Mrs. Coley, she has voted against leadership in the House that has cost her, but I was disappointed with her when she voted for the House version of SB6 "Teacher Tenure Bill". I have had opportunity to discuss issues of concern to me and although we did not agree in all instances, I believe she is an honest person. This is politics though, so you make your own determination as to who you vote for, but at least know who is supporting who. Money Talks BS walks as the saying goes.
"Would he vote to cut the state budget if it negatively impacted local educational funding (Coley did)?" Yes she did and the Local School Boards have always had to make it up. The State puts there nose in too many of local issues and in many cases votes such as those negatively affects the LOCAL TAX PAYER. Take a look at the Clerk of Courts, Schools and such when the State cuts their Budgets.
"Another thing that flags Pleat for me are his endorsements. Lots of the big state unions have signed on to his campaign, that concerns me."
Sorry wrong again, She has recieved monies from the Chamber of Commerce, Big Business PACs the PBA and Firefighters and the Government Employees PAC. So to say that brings a red flag against him because of UNION ENDORSEMENTS, you may want to see where she recieves some of he financial support. Mr. Pleat based on the financials I read showed none that I could locate. In fairness to Mrs. Coley, she has voted against leadership in the House that has cost her, but I was disappointed with her when she voted for the House version of SB6 "Teacher Tenure Bill". I have had opportunity to discuss issues of concern to me and although we did not agree in all instances, I believe she is an honest person. This is politics though, so you make your own determination as to who you vote for, but at least know who is supporting who. Money Talks BS walks as the saying goes.
scooterbug44
SoWal Expert
Pleat has my endorsement - he is very practical, rational, and has his priorities correct.
rapunzel
Beach Fanatic
And if we are concerned about fiscal responsibility -- David Pleat owns a small business, meets a payroll, and is past president of the Destin Chamber of Commerce. He is someone who respects that the coast is the economic engine of our region, and would protect our interests. Marti Coley, on the other hand, is employed by Chipola College as special assistant to the president. She has channeled millions in funding to the college in the same year she blamed her vote to deprofessionalize teaching on budget constraints.
Coley gets millions for employer's arts center, raise same year | marianna, arts, millions - News - The News Herald
District 7 is the definition of a gerrymandered district, and it is shaped like an octopus tentacle. It stretches from south of Tallahassee through Blountstown and Marianna, and catches the coastal parts of Walton and Okaloosa counties. Marti Coley benefits from a voter registration advantage and the fact that her district is thinly spread over many media coverage areas. Polls have shown that she has very low name recognition and very low support despite being elected to multiple terms. She is from Blountstown and lives in Marianna, and focuses on those areas. She takes the coast for granted because of the huge voter registration advantage Republicans have in this area, and because our media doesn't cover her lack of accomplishment. But regardless of party, she is bad for the coast.
I have seen David Pleat speak at least twenty times. He shows up to everything, even Tea Party events in Wakulla. The man has worked tirelessly to reach out to voters despite his relatively small campaign budget. If you are curious about his positions, he's always taking questions at events. He is very impressive, and can address some of the most obscure policy questions imaginable on the spot.
If ever there has been a candidate who deserves the support of the grassroots, it is David Pleat.
Coley gets millions for employer's arts center, raise same year | marianna, arts, millions - News - The News Herald
District 7 is the definition of a gerrymandered district, and it is shaped like an octopus tentacle. It stretches from south of Tallahassee through Blountstown and Marianna, and catches the coastal parts of Walton and Okaloosa counties. Marti Coley benefits from a voter registration advantage and the fact that her district is thinly spread over many media coverage areas. Polls have shown that she has very low name recognition and very low support despite being elected to multiple terms. She is from Blountstown and lives in Marianna, and focuses on those areas. She takes the coast for granted because of the huge voter registration advantage Republicans have in this area, and because our media doesn't cover her lack of accomplishment. But regardless of party, she is bad for the coast.
I have seen David Pleat speak at least twenty times. He shows up to everything, even Tea Party events in Wakulla. The man has worked tirelessly to reach out to voters despite his relatively small campaign budget. If you are curious about his positions, he's always taking questions at events. He is very impressive, and can address some of the most obscure policy questions imaginable on the spot.
If ever there has been a candidate who deserves the support of the grassroots, it is David Pleat.