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Would-be commissioner candidate convicted
- Thread starter Alicia Leonard
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Alicia Leonard
SoWal Insider
SGB, I don't see it like that. I saw a poster complain in another thread that we have a candidate that grew up here and is a registered voter in Florida but shouldn't be able to run and on the other hand we have a candidate who wasn't living here but grew up here as well but got hired or appointed in a LEO post and that is cool???? I think they should be able to appoint/hire/elect/ whoever is the best for the job. Whether they live here at that time or not for this specific position. They all have to live in the county by the time they take office
DuneLaker
Beach Fanatic
From ALeonard --I consider them (PERSONALLY
) to not be any different in my mind. If one can appoint (hire) from outside the county then one should be able to run for election as well. But my opinion only counts as a vote. I would be curious if anyone else sees no difference between appointment or hiring and being elected[/quote]
One difference to consider is that there are laws that govern residency requirements for a candidate or an elected official. Hiring is another matter. In Texas, the School Board hires the Superintendent. They are often hired from outside the district from what is now a large professional pool. We are a county and country of laws. Some follow laws better than others. However, just because something is legal, doesn't mean it is moral or the right thing to do. Laws change. What is considered normal, good behavior also changes.
) to not be any different in my mind. If one can appoint (hire) from outside the county then one should be able to run for election as well. But my opinion only counts as a vote. I would be curious if anyone else sees no difference between appointment or hiring and being elected[/quote]One difference to consider is that there are laws that govern residency requirements for a candidate or an elected official. Hiring is another matter. In Texas, the School Board hires the Superintendent. They are often hired from outside the district from what is now a large professional pool. We are a county and country of laws. Some follow laws better than others. However, just because something is legal, doesn't mean it is moral or the right thing to do. Laws change. What is considered normal, good behavior also changes.
Alicia Leonard
SoWal Insider
From ALeonard --I consider them (PERSONALLY
One difference to consider is that there are laws that govern residency requirements for a candidate or an elected official. Hiring is another matter. In Texas, the School Board hires the Superintendent. They are often hired from outside the district from what is now a large professional pool. We are a county and country of laws. Some follow laws better than others. However, just because something is legal, doesn't mean it is moral or the right thing to do. Laws change. What is considered normal, good behavior also changes.
[/quote]I agree. I just question why we go along with appointments/hires from another county or halfway across the state and then some get up in arms about elections
That was the only point I was trying to feel out. Why do people view them differently would have been a better way of asking the question
scooterbug44
SoWal Expert
The people we hire for jobs typically then have to become residents for practical reasons.
The people we elect need to already be a resident so that they can properly represent their constituency and understand the area.
I'm not a fan of hiring people/firms from outside the area for jobs that require them to represent the area/understand it. Laundry list of examples for that one.
The people we elect need to already be a resident so that they can properly represent their constituency and understand the area.
I'm not a fan of hiring people/firms from outside the area for jobs that require them to represent the area/understand it. Laundry list of examples for that one.
ShallowsNole
Beach Fanatic
It almost gives me the giggles when it is suggested that because Tony currently lives barely in Bay County that he doesn't understand Walton County. Or, that when Mike was hired as chief in DFS, he was "not local."
They BOTH grew up here. I'd hate to think that if I moved off for a few years to further my opportunites, that I'd stop understanding Walton County.
They BOTH grew up here. I'd hate to think that if I moved off for a few years to further my opportunites, that I'd stop understanding Walton County.
Matt J
SWGB
Am I missing something here? Did we just decide today as a community that the rule of law no longer applies?
If someone who is required to be a resident to run is not then they are breaking the law. If you really have a problem with it, go thru the proper (and really long) channels and change it, don't excuse it because they were born here.
For the record SN you'd have to move first, and I doubt that's happening anytime soon.
If someone who is required to be a resident to run is not then they are breaking the law. If you really have a problem with it, go thru the proper (and really long) channels and change it, don't excuse it because they were born here.
For the record SN you'd have to move first, and I doubt that's happening anytime soon.
Alicia Leonard
SoWal Insider
Different offices have different guidelines for residency. I believe most all(will have to go back over my notes) require you be a resident of Walton except for Sheriff. But if someone is removed from an elected office then that position will be appointed or hired and then the residency rule doesn't apply.?? This is what I've been trying to figure out
For the Sheriff's race you just have to be a registered Florida voter, is my understanding. I bet Wrobert could enlighten us more, please.
For the Sheriff's race you just have to be a registered Florida voter, is my understanding. I bet Wrobert could enlighten us more, please.
ShallowsNole
Beach Fanatic
Am I missing something here? Did we just decide today as a community that the rule of law no longer applies?
If someone who is required to be a resident to run is not then they are breaking the law. If you really have a problem with it, go thru the proper (and really long) channels and change it, don't excuse it because they were born here.
For the record SN you'd have to move first, and I doubt that's happening anytime soon.
Hey, you never know. Ask me again in November.
