What Happens To Public Input If The County Adopts A Special Magistrate

[Bob Wells]

Money well spent by Puppet Tony's handlers. Who do you think wants the public input silenced?!

Although I can see both sides of this issue better than before, because of what Danny Glidewell has posted, and may even agree with him to a degree on a few of his points I suppose I still find it amazing that in other places this works, or seems to work. That said I believe I will bow out of this conversation, because like many if you aren't on the side of the group you are on the wrong side. Thanks Danny and Bob for reasonable articulated responses.

 

[Danny Glidewell]

Bob Wells, thank you for asking questions and participating. One thing I have always found true is that a good discussion of issues helps you firm up your beliefs and research the points behind those beliefs. And honestly, sometimes you discover you are wrong or your positions are not well thought out. We all live and learn.

 

[Dave Rauschkolb]

Very important information regarding this proposal by Commissioner Anderson on a Special Magistrate. Personally, I see no good that can come of this. More than ever the Citizens of Walton county need a voice in all issues regarding development decisions that affect our long term quality of life and property values. Creating a Special Magistrate would effectively silence our voice in matters of major significance to our lives here in Walton County and place development decisions in the hands of one person. A very wise person told me once, Dave, it's the difference between short term greed and long term greed." We should all be greedy for decisions and planning that will ensure the long term financial value of our communities, our property and the value of ensuring the character of our community is preserved. Short term greed facilitated by whatever means seems to be the process at work whenever possible in Walton County. Growth is important and essential but development that enhances and is compatible to our community should not be compromised in any way. Our infrastructure must be considered as well when it comes to decisions that would allow more density in an already over taxed infrastructure. Already special interests are influencing our County far too much. So what will it be? Short term Greed prevails again? Let's hope not for the sake of our Community and for our Children and Grand Children. Will they even want to live here when they grow up?