Walton County Corrections on Agenda

[TheZohan]

Why would the head man just leave like that? And why does the sheriff want so much power and responsibility anyways? There should be more transparency in the department.

The truth will set you free!

 

[Bob Wells]

I seem to remember the days of Rabbit Mile, Gordon Porter, Ro Cuchens and the like. It seems that the political pendulum is swinging back the other way, where shading deals were the norm.

 

[wrobert]

Well, whatever was going on, they've forced Danny Glidewell out:

Walton jail director retires two weeks after controversial report | retires, controversial, springs - News - Northwest Florida Daily News

Again, we have a situation where no one outside of the chosen few will ever know what actually is going on, and we have absolutely no idea whether the jail should be run by the BCC or the Sheriff. It will never come up for discussion, there will never be a true review of the budgets, it will all stay under the covers again.

I am guessing that Brannon will hand the jail over before the ink is even dry on Glidewell's retirement papers.

What a banana republic.

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I have not spoken to Danny, but why is it not possible that he just got tired and decided to go ahead and retire. He certainly has enough time in and at some point it is not worth it. Working for the BCC is not the easiest thing in the world when you get into upper level management. Keeping five people happy all the time while trying to do your job is not easy. I gave up after four years when I use to work there, mainly deciding that I was not cut out for government work. Maybe Danny had another opportunity present itself. But to say he was forced out, especially without proof, is a bit of a stretch. If he is retired, there is nothing that would prevent him from saying he was forced out, not like they could do anything to him after he retired.

Maybe he wants to see a change and retired so he can run for the BCC. That would be a great way to make a change.

 

[wrobert]

I seem to remember the days of Rabbit Mile, Gordon Porter, Ro Cuchens and the like. It seems that the political pendulum is swinging back the other way, where shading deals were the norm.

And there are a lot of similarities. Votes being held and commissioners either not present or leaving the room to not be on the record. Things happening and no one seemingly to know who authorized the action.

To keep from going backwards we need to make sure we keep a voice on the BCC that is for the people. It takes doors and dollars to do such a thing. She is working hard on the doors, but we need to raise the dollars to get the message out.

 

[choctawjesse]

I seem to remember the days of Rabbit Mile, Gordon Porter, Ro Cuchens and the like. It seems that the political pendulum is swinging back the other way, where shading deals were the norm.

If this is true about Cuchens we are sc***** because from what I have been told Commander is behind all of this. Once again the people do not get a choice.

 

[choctawjesse]

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I have not spoken to Danny, but why is it not possible that he just got tired and decided to go ahead and retire. He certainly has enough time in and at some point it is not worth it. Working for the BCC is not the easiest thing in the world when you get into upper level management. Keeping five people happy all the time while trying to do your job is not easy. I gave up after four years when I use to work there, mainly deciding that I was not cut out for government work. Maybe Danny had another opportunity present itself. But to say he was forced out, especially without proof, is a bit of a stretch. If he is retired, there is nothing that would prevent him from saying he was forced out, not like they could do anything to him after he retired.

Maybe he wants to see a change and retired so he can run for the BCC. That would be a great way to make a change.

Please wrobert talk to county employees about what is going on. Read what he wrote and read Adkison's response. That was working out and then all the sudden, boom. Talk to all the people who have left and find out which name is the common thread. If you talk to county employees past and present you will find this is the latest chapter in a big book not the last chapter in a small one.

You are correct about one thing, it is hard to work for the BCC. These days that does not just apply to upper management though.

 

[wrobert]

Please wrobert talk to county employees about what is going on. Read what he wrote and read Adkison's response. That was working out and then all the sudden, boom. Talk to all the people who have left and find out which name is the common thread. If you talk to county employees past and present you will find this is the latest chapter in a big book not the last chapter in a small one.

You are correct about one thing, it is hard to work for the BCC. These days that does not just apply to upper management though.

I have read both papers, I have spoken to several employees, and will be seeking out Danny to talk to him. I must be speaking to a different crowd I guess.

 

[choctawjesse]

And there are a lot of similarities. Votes being held and commissioners either not present or leaving the room to not be on the record. Things happening and no one seemingly to know who authorized the action.

To keep from going backwards we need to make sure we keep a voice on the BCC that is for the people. It takes doors and dollars to do such a thing. She is working hard on the doors, but we need to raise the dollars to get the message out.

My dollars will go for anyone but her. Re-electing the problem does not help. Talk to county employees. If they decide it is a landslide against no matter who the opposition is.

 

[Bob Wells]

If this is true about Cuchens we are sc***** because from what I have been told Commander is behind all of this. Once again the people do not get a choice.

Now I believe your a plant, if you know what you claim you know and have been here any length of time you know who the players were in the day. You just seemed to be opposed to Sara and you don't seem to be all that concerned with the others. Secondly, I heard rumor long time ago and I don't go back that far, but is Brannon and Adkinson related somewhere along the line? Maybe you can answer that.

 

[Bob Wells]

And there are a lot of similarities. Votes being held and commissioners either not present or leaving the room to not be on the record. Things happening and no one seemingly to know who authorized the action.

To keep from going backwards we need to make sure we keep a voice on the BCC that is for the people. It takes doors and dollars to do such a thing. She is working hard on the doors, but we need to raise the dollars to get the message out.

So true, but it will have to change from the North End, because those that are being elected are from there. Those in power positions did not like it when there were 2 votes from the South on the board and the south was punished.