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We regret to inform you that SB 540 has been signed into law by Governor DeSantis. Below is a message copied from 1000 Friends of Florida. SWCC also wanted to share this message. Dear 1000 Friends, We are deeply disappointed to report that Governor DeSantis has signed Senate Bill...

South Walton Connector Road Informational Meeting  LOCATION South Walton High School Auditorium 645 Greenway Trail  DATE AND TIME 03/02/23 5:00pm - 03/02/23 7:00pm US/Central   On February 24, 2021, South Walton Community Council sent the following letter to the Board of County Commissioners...

South Shore Rezoning will have its final hearing at the Board of County Commissioners on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 9am South Annex Courthouse 31 Coastal Centre Blvd. Santa Rosa Beach, FL PLEASE ATTEND IF YOU ARE ABLE. We do not oppose their right to develop the property. They...

The South Walton Community Council is proposing the following a clarification be made to Walton County Land Development Code definition of a Planned Unit Development (PUD). This will be heard at a Planning Commission Hearing on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 4pm at the Freeport Commons, 842...

Agenda item #1 at this weeks BCC meeting on 10/27/22 will consider a change to the Land Development Code that exempts 30A from right-of-way deficiency requirements, based on current (unwritten) policy. Proposed Change: The proposed ordinance accomplishes several objectives with one of the...

As you know our Board of County of Commissioner District 4 seat will be decided in the August 23rd primary election and every vote is going to matter. We know that being informed about the candidates positions on community matters is important to you, so we wanted to let you know about two...

QUESTION #16: DO YOU THINK THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS IS DOING A GOOD JOB? DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT? DAVID BUCHANAN No response. DONNA JOHNS Under the circumstances, I believe the committee is working the best they can under the current direction; however, the BCC...

QUESTION #15: DO YOU THINK THE CURRENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE ARE ADEQUATE? WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE CHANGED? CHARLES GALLOWAY I think we will always need to be looking at the Comp Plan and the LDC and I think it will always be changing with time. DONNA JOHNS...

QUESTION #14: AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS A CHALLENGE IN WALTON COUNTY AND PARTICULARLY IN SOUTH WALTON. RECENT DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS PROPOSE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AT THE “MODERATE” LEVEL WHICH MANY BELIEVE TRANSLATE TO HIGHER RENTS AND SALES PRICES THAT MOST PEOPLE WE ARE TRYING TO HELP, CAN’T...

QUESTION #13: DO YOU HAVE ANY FRESH PERSPECTIVES ON HOW TO DEAL WITH THE CUSTOMARY USE ISSUE? AND WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT RECENT ACTIONS TO PLAN AND FINANCE BEACH RENOURISHMENT? CHARLES GALLOWAY I’ve supported customary use from the beginning and I will always support it. I fully support any...

QUESTION #12: WHAT DO YOU THINK SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT 30A TO IMPROVE FLOW OF VEHICLES, BICYCLES, PEDESTRIANS AND GOLF CARTS? AND HOW WOULD YOU IMPROVE THE AESTHETICS OF “SCENIC 30A”? DAVID BUCHANAN I believe the first step will be in the parking areas and beach access points to alleviate...

QUESTION #11: MANY WALTON COUNTY CITIZENS HAVE REPEATEDLY ASKED FOR PUBLIC RECREATIONAL FACILITIES PARTICULARLY AN OLYMPIC SIZE POOL THAT CAN BE USED BY SCHOOLS, SWIM TEAMS, AND RECREATIONAL USERS. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS? DONNA JOHNS Yes, yes, yes. We do need a pool. I think it would be great...

QUESTION #10: DO YOU THINK IT WOULD BE APPROPRIATE TO USE TDC FUNDS TO PAY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS WHERE THE CAUSE OF INADEQUACIES ARE CAUSED BY SWARMS OF VISITORS? DONNA JOHNS Definitely. If the expenditure is authorized by the Florida Statute, I believe that would be an excellent...

QUESTION #9: WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON RECENTLY PROPOSED CHANGES TO SHORT TERM RENTAL CONTROLS IN THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE? DO THOSE CHANGES GO FAR ENOUGH? CHARLES GALLOWAY I am happy with the changes. I think it’s a good start. Once again I am not a believer in too much government...

QUESTION #8: WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE IDEA OF PAID PARKING ON ALL SOUTH WALTON PROPERTY (INCLUDING ALL ROAD ROWS) AS A WAY TO CONTROL OVER-UTILIZATION OF SCARCE RESOURCES? CHARLES GALLOWAY I am think we desperately to solve our parking issue in South Walton. Paid Parking solves many of the...

QUESTION #7: PEOPLE COMPLAIN OFTEN AND LOUDLY ABOUT OVER-DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH WALTON. DO YOU THINK THIS IS A VALID CONCERN AND WHAT DO YOU THINK CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT? DAVID BUCHANAN We are all frustrated with current infrastructure needs our county faces. Issues like traffic, Stormwater...

QUESTION #6: WHAT IS YOUR POSITION ON THE PROPOSED SALES TAX INCREASE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS? DONNA JOHNS I do not agree that we should add a 1 cent sales tax on an already burdened economy. With the price of gas, groceries, and just about everything else, I believe this is the wrong...

QUESTION #5: PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY INVOLVEMENT WITH COUNTY GOVERNMENT IN THE PAST 5 YEARS WHERE YOU ADVOCATED FOR ACTIONS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR YOUR FELLOW CITIZENS. CHARLES GALLOWAY I was a very big supporter of customary use and I still am to this day. DONNA JOHNS I have...

Question #4: DO YOU HAVE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS OR EXPERIENCES THAT YOU FEEL WOULD BENEFIT YOU IN SERVING ON THE BCC? PLEASE ELABORATE. ------------------ DAVID BUCHANAN I graduated with a BA in Criminal Justice and minor/s in Business Management and Business Organization. I studied...

Q3: DO YOU HAVE ANY CLOSE FRIENDS OR RELATIVES ENGAGED WITH COUNTY GOVERNMENT, EITHER AS EMPLOYEES OR CONTRACTORS? ------------------ CHARLES GALLOWAY As a former county employee I am very proud to consider every one of them my friend. I think we have the BEST staff of any County in the...

Q2: WHAT RELATIONSHIP DO YOU HAVE WITH DEVELOPERS, LAWYERS, BUILDERS, OR REAL ESTATE AGENTS THAT ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN PLANNING DEVELOPING, AND MARKETING RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN WALTON COUNTY? ------------------ DAVID BUCHANAN I know many real estate agents as it seems...

SWCC invited all 3 BCC candidates from District 4 to participate in a survey consisting of 16 policy-related questions about important county issues. The District 4 Commissioner candidates are: David Buchanan. Candidate website: BuchananCCD4.com Charles Galloway. Candidate website...

SWCC is organizing a 2-hour workshop for anyone who wants to get involved with or learn more about the community planning process. By participating in the workshop, you can develop a better understanding of how our local government works and how to effect change. The meeting will be more of...

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the Recommendations of the Redistricting Committee. Please click on the Agenda Packet to see the three recommended maps. Agenda item #43. Meeting Details Agenda Packet

Tree Protection Focus Group November 18, 2021 10:30am South Walton Annex ------------- FOCUS GROUP OPENING Meeting Rules: This meeting is a focus group meeting that is open to the public. Focus group members will be guided through the questions below and discuss each item. General comments...

Join Commissioner Mike Barker, County planners, and members of the 30A Alliance for a community discussion of the County’s long-range transportation plan. The public is invited to view the latest transportation projects identified within the County’s multi-modal long-range transportation plan...

Rezoning for an RV Park off Moll Dr. BCC Planning Meeting Thurs, July 22 at 9am South Walton Annex SWCC supports the surrounding communities in OPPOSING the rezoning of 10 acres on Moll Drive, located just north of Helen McCall Park. The community insists this project is not compatible with...

Bluewater Landing Project: Technical Review Committee Mar 3 8:30am Bluewater Landing is the latest iteration of the development project on the land parcel that started out being called the Draper Lake PUD. The latest proposal by DR Horton involves a plan for 31 single-family homes. The 1.77...

South Walton Community Council (SWCC) is community-supported nonprofit dedicated to preserving, protecting, and enhancing the quality of life and unique natural environment in South Walton. Since 1995, SWCC has been working in partnership with South Walton residents, property owners...

Jones Rezoning Miramar Beach BCC Meeting Tuesday Nov 24 9AM Defuniak Rezoning requested for a 16 acre parcel located adjacent to the Golf Garden parcel in Miramar Beach The Jones Rezoning proposal goes before the Board of County Commissioned November 24. SWCC opposes this plan based on a...

Draper Lake Development: DR Horton Submits New Plan for 70 Single-Family Homes The proposed new development would be called 'Blue Water Landing' DR Horton has submitted their conceptual plan for 70 single-family homes on 10 acres in the same parcel as they previously had planned to build 46...

Rezoning requested for a 16 acre parcel located adjacent to the Golf Garden parcel in Miramar Beach The Jones Rezoning proposal goes before the Planning Commission on Thursday, October 8. SWCC opposes this plan based on a residential density that is not appropriate for an area full of...

Last month SWCC invited all 2020 SWMC candidates (4 total) to participate in a survey that consisted of 5 questions. There are two candidates running for each open seat on the Board. Seat 1 Candidates: Jack Douglas Liles Jr & John “M&M” Magee Seat 2 Candidates: Donna Johns & Michael T. Norris...

Last month SWCC invited all 2020 SWMC candidates (4 total) to participate in a survey that consisted of 5 questions. There are two candidates running for each open seat on the Board. Seat 1 Candidates: Jack Douglas Liles Jr & John “M&M” Magee Seat 2 Candidates: Donna Johns & Michael T. Norris...

Per the attached memo, "The applicant has requested a continuance of the project to the October 8, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting from the September 10, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting.". Click to download Walton County Planning Commission memo.

TRC Meeting Wednesday, 19 Aug 2020 at 8:30am The meeting starts Wednesday morning at 8:30am. ------------------------------ Please use this link to join the meeting. Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting Telephone: US: +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1...

Draper Lake PUD - Project Update TRC Meeting Wednesday, 5 Aug 2020 Please use this link to join the meeting. Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting Telephone: US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 Webinar ID: 848 7269 0363...

SWCC invited all 2020 BCC candidates to participate in a survey that consisted of 9 policy questions and 4 personal questions. The responses to all questions are included in the SWCC 2020 Primary Voter Guide. Attached is the SWCC 2020 Primary Voter Guide with bio links to all candidates...

SWCC invited all 2020 BCC candidates to participate in a survey that consisted of 9 policy questions and 4 personal questions. The responses to Question 13 appear below.

SWCC invited all 2020 BCC candidates to participate in a survey that consisted of 9 policy questions and 4 personal questions. The responses to Question 12 appear below.

SWCC invited all 2020 BCC candidates to participate in a survey that consisted of 9 policy questions and 4 personal questions. The responses to Question 11 appear below.

SWCC invited all 2020 BCC candidates to participate in a survey that consisted of 9 policy questions and 4 personal questions. The responses to Question 10 appear below.

SWCC invited all 2020 BCC candidates to participate in a survey that consisted of 9 policy questions and 4 personal questions. The responses to Question 9 appear below.

SWCC invited all 2020 BCC candidates to participate in a survey that consisted of 9 policy questions and 4 personal questions. The responses to Question 8 appear below.

We are reaching out today because the elections in Walton County are fast approaching and there are three Board of County Commissioners seats on the ballot this year. It is an important time for everyone in our community to learn about the candidates so that they can be empowered to make their...

SWCC invited all 2020 BCC candidates to participate in a survey that consisted of 9 policy questions and 4 personal questions. The responses to Question 7 appear below.

SWCC invited all 2020 BCC candidates to participate in a survey that consisted of 9 policy questions and 4 personal questions. The responses to Question 6 appear below.

SWCC invited all 2020 BCC candidates to participate in a survey that consisted of 9 policy questions and 4 personal questions. The responses to Question 5 appear below.

The Walton County Technical Review Committee meeting on the Draper Lake project review has been rescheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Please visit the SWCC Draper Lake webpage for the latest documents related to the project, including: Walton County Continuance Memo Technical Review...