Tony Cornman Introduction

[BlueMtnBeachVagrant]

Tony you sound a little arrogant in your resume. I hear also that you don't live in Walton County. I think that is a little arrogant also. What are you thinkin'? I don't mean to be rude, help me understand where you are coming from. How many years did you work for the Walton County Sheriff's Office?

FLSentinel, as a "new" member here on SoWal, I find it a bit suspicious that you just joined last month and then you proceed to blast a candidate by using the word arrogant twice in just one short, uninformative post.

I see it as jealousy on your part. But more likely, you see him as a threat to you somehow. Doesn't matter.

Mr. Cornman's resume runs circles around many of the other candidates...plus he's literate, a nice trait for a sheriff to have!!

 

[ShallowsFuzz]

Tony- Thanks for responding, but you still didn?t help me to understand. If you live in Bay County you should run for Sheriff in Bay County. People move. Your home is where you raise your children, where you pay your taxes, and where your heart is. If your heart is not in Bay County move out and then run for office. No matter how many times I go over it in my head, there is something wrong with living in a different county and running for a county office in another county. It?s just a red flag for me. I know it?s too late for you to back out now, just be careful with the guidelines. Mr. Burke, who sat on the South Walton Mosquito Control Board, seems to have gotten himself into a tight stop by allegedly living in Bay County and holding office in Walton County. If you want to run for office in a county, you should live in that county first to understand the people, know first hand what their needs are. Walton County is constantly changing in demography. It is the best place to live. No, I wasn?t born here, but I have lived here for many years. This is my home.

I believe it has been stated before on other threads and I don't know how clearer you can get, that Florida law allows him to run. If you don't like the law, change it, or accept it and move on.

 

[Badges?]

Tony- Thanks for responding, but you still didn?t help me to understand. If you live in Bay County you should run for Sheriff in Bay County. People move. Your home is where you raise your children, where you pay your taxes, and where your heart is. If your heart is not in Bay County move out and then run for office. No matter how many times I go over it in my head, there is something wrong with living in a different county and running for a county office in another county. It?s just a red flag for me. I know it?s too late for you to back out now, just be careful with the guidelines. Mr. Burke, who sat on the South Walton Mosquito Control Board, seems to have gotten himself into a tight stop by allegedly living in Bay County and holding office in Walton County. If you want to run for office in a county, you should live in that county first to understand the people, know first hand what their needs are. Walton County is constantly changing in demography. It is the best place to live. No, I wasn?t born here, but I have lived here for many years. This is my home.

Let's take a minute to analyze what is really being said here. The poster claims "arrogance" in the post, then can't understand basic principles of Election Law. I can't help but wonder what motivates the poster. It would appear FL Setinel is trying to draw attention from the real issues by focusing on a "non-issue." The bit about Mr Burke is irrelevant. To infer Cornman doesn't know what is going on in Walton County is equally absurd.

 

[FLSentinel]

Ya’ll are right, I should have never said anything. Posting questions (not informing, that is why I used question marks) on SoWal political forum right before an election is a bad idea. I should have waited until-?- and then ask questions of a candidate. You tell me. I have not mentioned any candidate for sheriff as you seem to be doing. If you want a sheriff that lives in another county then vote for him.

 

[4dogs]

FlSentiel please understand,

Mr. Cornman does live in Bay County
BUT?? Walton County is part of his district.
He lives near his office (in Panama City) so he can be available 24/7.
His home has been for sale for sometime, as he knew once he started his campaign there would be closed minded people like yourself who just do not understand or would take the time to learn his, commitment to Walton County.

 

[ShallowsNole]

If home is where the heart is, then Tony is home in Walton County.

He hasn't moved back yet as his home in PCB (where DBPR required him to live when he and his family returned to the panhandle) has not sold. If elected, they will be back, home sale or not.

Surely we all agree that one can stay with relatives only so long...

 

[wrobert]

If home is where the heart is, then Tony is home in Walton County.

He hasn't moved back yet as his home in PCB (where DBPR required him to live when he and his family returned to the panhandle) has not sold. If elected, they will be back, home sale or not.

Surely we all agree that one can stay with relatives only so long...

Has the requirement to live in Bay County recently changed or has it been the same for the last 10 or so years?

 

[tony4sheriff]

When I first transferred to the Bay County Office I did request to have my residency in Walton County and that request was denied. At that time Walton County was being served from another office location. Since then Walton County has been assigned to the Bay County Office. During realignment it was again discussed to move Walton County to another office location. My heart being in Walton County, having family in Walton County and caring for the people of Walton County caused me to fight that move and I won, keeping Walton County being served from the Bay County office. Recently during our accreditation process all policy and procedures were reevaluated and some changed. Currently the division has a policy in place that allows all sworn staff to live within 35 air miles of their assigned office. This would allow me to live in Walton County.

There has been much discussion about my residency as well as the perceived residency requirements to run for Sheriff. I would like to again address the issue and move forward. I hope to focus on issues that define my goals as well as my qualifications to hold the office of Sheriff.

Again I would like to say that currently I do live in Bay County, actually just a little over the county line in Panama City Beach. I am presently assigned as the district supervisor over the Panama City Beach Office of the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco. That office covers seven counties, including Walton.

Before I decided to run, I fully investigated the residency requirements. Florida law does not require a candidate to reside in a county in order to seek a constitutional office in that county. A candidate would have to reside in the county upon taking office. The new Sheriff will take office in January and I plan to be a Walton County resident at that time, if not before.

My wife and I were born and raised in Walton County. I spent my first 28 years here. I started my law enforcement career with the Walton County Sheriff?s Office in 1982. Moving to accept a career building position with the State of Florida was not easy, but it was the right decision. The education and experience gained by doing so could not have been duplicated in Walton County at that time. We have always considered Walton County our home. Our families are in Walton. Our future is in Walton. Our home is for sale and like many others hoping to sell and relocate; we are dealing with a slow market.

As I travel around the county speaking with the citizens, the topic of my residency occasionally surfaces. I find it reassuring that factor has not been perceived as a negative aspect of my campaign. Many feel it is time for meaningful change and a fresh face would be necessary to make that happen.

With all this being said I believe as people educate themselves about the candidates and issues, my current residency will have no real impact on my campaign.

I have asked my supporters to focus on my qualifications, experience and goals for the Sheriff?s Office. We want to stay focused on the message, that positive change is needed. The voters need information from candidates that centers on the candidates ability to serve the citizens of Walton County. I would hope that all candidates would reiterate to their supporters the importance in addressing the meaningful issues facing the Sheriff?s Office.

Again I thank you for your time and if you would like to contact me please do so at:

Website: tonycornmanforsheriff.com
Email: tony4sheriff@gmail.com
Phone: 850-527-8139

 

[steyou]

Tony- You and I graduated together at WSHS in 78. You can figure out who I am by my call name. Your credentials are very commendable and I am equally impressed with your willingness to step into the political arena here, especially when there is such a difference in lifestyle (for the lack of a better word) here form when we were growing up. I hope that if you are elected that you will put a heavy focus on the infiltration of drugs, especially meth. I cannot believe the amount of this stuff in this area. I would also be curious on what your stance is on illegal aliens and how you are going to handle once elected. If you answer that last question please don't be a politition and beat around the bush. Please give a direct answer.

My vote would go to you however I also live over the line in another county.

I wish you all the best.

 

[Seeker1]

This is what I dont understand either... It seems to me that you are keeping your job over in Bay County and your home just in case you dont win... Its safe... :angry: Run in Bay County...

Thats funny, I see it differently. I see him and ALL the other candidates ready to risk it all for a chance to serve the citizens. Hes not the only one maintaining his current employment. Is he the only one wrong? Are they all wrong? Or are they all planning well? I think the latter. Good luck all!