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    Walton county salaries published

    "She won it, fair and square, and did it without saying a single negative thing about anyone." If you believe that you are fooling yourself. She repeatedly badmouthed Kenneth Pridgen. Plus, she is responsible for all the foul, intimidating and mean-spirited things her husband said about...
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    County Commissioner Race

    Money is the key to elections. Issues and such mean nothing, what wins is fancy commercials, ads and mailouts. People will tell pollsters they hate big money in politics but they continue to vote for the candidates that big money favors. Over and over and over.
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    WCTA Commission Candidate Question Report

    Birds of a feather.......
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    County Commissioner Race

    I like Cindy and Fletcher as well. But remember, no matter what, ALL INCUMBENTS MUST GO! C. Jones, Anderson, Coley, are the targets in the primary. We'll finish the job in November.
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    WCSD Superintendent Race

    The big money supporters are not lining up unless they are getting something in return. Seems like the only choice is to vote for Hutchinson. We cannot continue to elect these pawns of the rich good ole boys and expect any different ( OR BETTER) results in our government.
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    Political races set

    The slate of candidates for the August 14 primary has been set. Everyone needs to study the candidates closely. http://www.nwfdailynews.com/articles/ends-50242-qualifying-lists.html The district 3 and 5 commission seats will be determined in the primary as will the Clerk of Court. There...
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    Follow the money

    Not if all of us follow your advise and follow the money, then vote against those who receive the most. Which incidentally will usually be the incumbent. VOTE THEM ALL OUT!
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    County Administrator Resigns

    Hope he fairs better in "retirement" than his predecessor has. I hear the BCC has made it difficult for him to find employment. Exactly how many have "resigned" or "retired?"
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    Would You Vote For These Commissioners Again Knowing What They Don't know?

    You are right on track. Mr. Davis being the exception, I will vote to get all of them out. From Obama right on down to the mosquito control people. New blood cannot do worse and just might be an improvement. And you are also right that party means little these days. Republicans are pushing...
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    Walton Commission Race 2012

    One has a whole sidecar full of baggage and one did his time and left with no problems. Who do you expect the media to talk about. Robert Nelson did not get much love either and he has been far more involved in county government than anyone except Cindy. Controversy sells newspapers. Good...
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    all hail, King brannon

    Correction Andy, vote them out, ALL of them. And we start the process in August because everyone knows a Democrat cannot be elected in this county. So we have to get them out in the primary. Festus is right about the former PIO, all he did was tell the paper that Brannon could not speak for...
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    all hail, King brannon

    If I remember right he also forced the jail director to "retire" a couple of years ago with the help of his friend, right after the guy got the facility accredited. And I think he forced the last administrator into a transfer back to Public Works and then forced him to "retire." There are more...
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    $75,000 dollars for a song

    A venue to hold large scale events seems like a natural next step. Anyone who has been to the jazz festival, or Arts Quest or an AAU tournament knows how many customers they bring to the area. And such a venue can add to the local's quality of life as well. 8 million dollars of BP money would...
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    $75,000 dollars for a song

    The question is could the BP funds have been spent in a more effective manner? Could something else have brought more customers into our area? I for one think the arts/sports complex would have been a better use of the money. Something that would have encouraged a new type of visitor and...
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    Bridge Addition for US HWY 331

    I would never comment on the condition of your sight.:D
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    Suzanne Harris Gets the Boot

    I have a question that just came to mind. I know that the current BCC can borrow money and obligate future boards to pay it back, but can the current BCC obligate future boards to certain tax rates? If not, what happens if a future board reduces the tax rate? Do the funds to repay the debt...
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    Bridge Addition for US HWY 331

    Hey Bob, even a blind squirel finds a nut occasionally so you are off the hook for agreeing with me this one time. If you make it a habit though you better start worrying.:lol:
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    Bridge Addition for US HWY 331

    Bob, Exactly what did I say that you disagreed with? I agree conceptually that a bridge is needed, do not like how this deal was concieved or presented to the citizens and much prefer a tax over a toll. Do you think the voters are going to approve this? Or do you think tourists will cease to...
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    Bridge Addition for US HWY 331

    I believe the bridge is needed long-term but I resent the means by which the BCC attempted to decieve the voters by implying the deal was the state's idea instead of their's. Deception leads to mistrust and mistrust leads to rejection. The toll would have been an economic disaster for the...
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    Suzanne Harris Gets the Boot

    Wow, I thought we were all supposed to be nice and only say nice things about each other? What's up with questioning another person's mental competence?
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    Suzanne Harris Gets the Boot

    Seems sort of inappropriate that the guy she is suing is the one that made the motion to boot her. And she would not have a case if they would stop violating the law.
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    Clayton Adkinson applicant for County Attorney - are there conflicts?

    Larry Jones got his revenge on Brannon and Adkinson. Karma is a b***h.
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    Recess is going away

    If you do not have control of the classroom, how can you teach anyone anything? Discipline is not the enemy of enthusiasm. But without discipline you have no control. Do not blame the teachers for low test scores if you take away their tools to maintain control.
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    Bridge Addition for US HWY 331

    The simple fact is that a tax will place our businesses at a disadvantage and a toll will place an undue burden on the people who work everyday to provide services to Sowal. Either option will hurt more than it will help. What about using 1/2 cent of the tax for garbage service and applying...
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    Recess is going away

    I guess you are advocating dusting off the paddle and punishing only those who misbehave with a quick swat?:shock:
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    Would You Vote For These Commissioners Again Knowing What They Don't know?

    I am not crazy about the lawsuits either. I prefer the vote um all out and give someone else a chance to do better approach.
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    Would You Vote For These Commissioners Again Knowing What They Don't know?

    You are the only incumbent in any race that I would vote for. You have done a fine job and I hope you will continue to serve. Funny that a conservative Republican will only vote to reelect a Democrat in a county full of elected Republicans isn't it? But I think you are far more conservative...
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    new wcso radio system boondoggle.

    The question is why did we sink millions into this system when others around us have found it unreliable? The Okaloosa Sheriff pulled out when he took office due to these concerns. Why has Walton been so stubborn about proceeding with an unreliable system?
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    Would You Vote For These Commissioners Again Knowing What They Don't know?

    Could anyone else really do any worse. I am certainly willing to give them a chance.
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    Ethics complaint filed against Brannon

    Andy, I am sure several civic minded individuals would be glad to run if someone will kick in the $50,000 or so it takes to make a run with a realistic chance of succeeding. Unfortunately the people who have that kind of money to invest in a local race do not tend to back civic minded...
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    Ethics complaint filed against Brannon

    The more things change, the more they stay the same. The sad thing is that the money guys will do what it takes to re-elect him and his cronies that occupy most of the elected offices in Walton County.
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    Bridge Addition for US HWY 331

    What does political affiliations have to do with whether 331 should be 4-laned or not? And whether or not it should be a toll road?
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    Double Taxation and the South Walton ATM

    I don't see how anyone can think this is fair and should not be remedied. Thanks WCTA for doing the footwork in uncovering this injustice.
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    Bridge Addition for US HWY 331

    See the 331 land deal, same cast of characters.
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    Walton County may have bought land they already own

    LOLOLOLOL Great commentary Alan, you may have a future in journalism.
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    Bridge Addition for US HWY 331

    I was referring to the collective "we" I did not vote for them either. Hopefully this election cycle will see a majority of people vote like us and we can vote all of them out. Like I said, someone new could not do any worse.
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    Bridge Addition for US HWY 331

    And we continue to re-elect them. So who is at fault? New blood could not do any worse than what we have in office right now.
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    Bridge Addition for US HWY 331

    Funny how the same names keep popping up in issue after issue isn't it? Do you suppose Walton county voters will ever get tired of these people sc**w**g us and vote the rats out?
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    Bridge Addition for US HWY 331

    It is clear that the need for four-laning 331 is waaaaaaaaaaay overdue. And the bridge is the most expensive piece to that project. It is also clear that the state and federal governments are not going to do much. One reason for this may be the mixed messages they recieve from local...
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    Ethics Complaint Against Jones

    There is a whole lot of smoke surrounding the BCC right now. From the Jones/WM situation (which certainly looks funny) to the 331 land deal (which looks real funny) it seems we have elected a group that is not working in our best interests. The sad thing is we keep re-electing these people and...
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    Judge Dismisses Destin Public Vs. Private Beach Lawsuit

    Irresponsible people always mess things up for the vast majority who are responsible and respectful of the rights of others. It is impossible to protect your rights if you refuse to respect the rights of others.
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    South Walton TDC pursuing new visitor center site

    I like the idea of placing the offices on the 2nd floor and devote the entire 1st floor to assisting visitors. Reduce the building footprint and make it more user friendly. And NO palm trees. Use plants and trees that are native to the area.
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    Walton County may have bought land they already own

    There is no witch hunt. While there may not be any illegalities, there is alot of questions. It also appears several county officials have engaged in a coverup to try and keep embarrassing information from the public. Now it will be interesting to see who the fallguy/gal will be.
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    Walton County may have bought land they already own

    This does not have much to do with who supported whom in previous elections and more to do with making money, who is related to whom and who is friends/partners with who.
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    Walton County may have bought land they already own

    It happened in 2010 didn't it? I believe she has been with the county alot longer than that.
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    Walton County may have bought land they already own

    Wasting taxpayers money is alive and well in our community.
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    Code Enforcement Disappointment

    In some jurisdictions the banks are giving these type of properties to the local government after they demolish the structures. It is cheaper to give them away than to pay taxes and upkeep and they get a tax break for the donation. The local government can then resell them for dvelopment when...
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    Best candidate for Republican Party? Presidency 5

    I would say Ron Paul, Herman Cain or Newt Gingrich. We need a voice for true reform, not just an echo.
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    545 vs. 300,000,000 People

    Very very true and still as timely as it was the day it was written.
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