Contested County Office Races

You'll love Gaetz's friend Boots.
McCormick for Walton County Commissioner District 1
I get the Republican party IS THE good ole boy party here and we live in Huckabee country. But being proud of a Gaetz photo op tells you all you need to know about someone's character.

Boots has more character in his little toe than someone who would judge a candidate based on a picture.
My vote is sealed for Boots, but my question for the other District 1 candidates is how concerned are they with the vast portion of D1 north of the bay? What will they do for Freeport? Bruce? Red Bay? Do they even know anyone from Bruce or Red Bay?
Boots does...and he also understands that Point Washington and Inlet Beach are also in his district, and the unique issues that face us in South Walton.

Thank you Bob. I found the 2 cases about nepotism. So I infer one or more of the candidates is a nepotist or a potential one? I suppose you are reluctant to name names. From @einnadica post it appears to be county adminitrator larry Jones and BCC candidate Larry Jones are brother in law. Is that nepotism? How?
I understand when a county "boss" is over a relative who is an employee. Hiring or giving favor to that relative. Is it relevant if it is an election of a relative? Is the implication that Larry Jones would help Stewart get elected or give him favor once elected?
Just wondering if this is a real concern or just a continuation of the incestuous nature of walton politics. Lord knows the good ole boy way is alive and well here and the worst cases are in plain sight with or without nepotism. Let us speak plainly so us voters know the score.

I believe that the nepotism issue has been addressed by the ethics commission. I am also sure this will be an issue that will be brought up frequently. I also think that a Candidate should be able and willing to discuss it with those who may consider supporting him and explain the process he will use to ensure he avoids a conflict.

Boots has more character in his little toe than someone who would judge a candidate based on a picture.
My vote is sealed for Boots, but my question for the other District 1 candidates is how concerned are they with the vast portion of D1 north of the bay? What will they do for Freeport? Bruce? Red Bay? Do they even know anyone from Bruce or Red Bay?
Boots does...and he also understands that Point Washington and Inlet Beach are also in his district, and the unique issues that face us in South Walton.

Call me old fashioned I judge people by the company they keep. And in this case proud of it.

Call me old-fashioned, but I judge people by how long I've known them and where from. Yes, I know Boots McCormick. We graduated from Freeport High (different years; his brother Doug was in my class) and he and my husband spent many years together in the Criminal Investigations Division of the WCSO. Most recently he served on the Freeport City Council. When you are in politics it helps to know your representatives, and there is certainly nothing wrong with being Republican.
I don't know the other candidates except for write-in Robert Davenport, who is also a friend but I heard earlier today that he bowed out. I haven't verified that with him personally so take that with a grain of salt.

Call me old-fashioned, but I judge people by how long I've known them and where from. Yes, I know Boots McCormick. We graduated from Freeport High (different years; his brother Doug was in my class) and he and my husband spent many years together in the Criminal Investigations Division of the WCSO. Most recently he served on the Freeport City Council. When you are in politics it helps to know your representatives, and there is certainly nothing wrong with being Republican.
I don't know the other candidates except for write-in Robert Davenport, who is also a friend but I heard earlier today that he bowed out. I haven't verified that with him personally so take that with a grain of salt.

SOE website says Mr Davenport has withdrawn.

Call me old fashioned I judge people by the company they keep. And in this case proud of it.

If you judge all folks by who they support politically you may limit who you can vote for. I have many Friends who are supporters of the President and I can assure you my friends list would probably fall to less than 10 and would lose all my family if I didn't keep it somewhat separate.

Update 6/17/20 by Dotty Nist, The DeFuniak Herald - Beach Breeze

Three seats on the Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will be decided in the 2020 elections, the District 1, District 3, and District 5 seats.

District 1 incumbent Bill Chapman is not running for re-election, nor is District 3 incumbent Melanie Nipper.

District 5 incumbent Tony Anderson (Republican) has qualified to run for re-election. Other candidates seeking election to the BCC District 5 seat include Republicans Vanessa Goodson, a Santa Rosa Beach resident, and Deborah (Debbie) Heard, a Rosemary Beach resident, along with Dr. Carolynn Zonia, Democrat, of Santa Rosa Beach.

Two candidates, both Republicans and residents of the DeFuniak Springs area, will vie for the BCC District 3 seat. These are Mike Barker and Teddy Stewart.

Four candidates are seeking election to the BCC District 1 seat. There is one write-in candidate, Robert Davenport of the Freeport area. The remaining candidates, all Republicans, include Santa Rosa Beach resident Philip Cryar, Santa Rosa Beach resident Lisa Johnson, and Freeport resident William (Boots) McCormick.

With no candidates having qualified to challenge the incumbents in the races for Walton County Clerk of Courts, Walton County Sheriff, Walton County Superintendent of Schools, and Walton County Tax Collector, incumbents Alex Alford, Michael A. Adkinson, Alton Russell Hughes, and Rhonda Skipper will have new terms in those constitutional offices.

Walton County Property Appraiser Patrick Pilcher is not seeking re-election, and two candidates, both Republicans, have qualified to run for that office. These are DeFuniak Springs resident Sandra Carter and north Walton County resident Gary Gregor.

The date for the 2020 Primary Election is Aug. 18, with deadline to register to vote or change parties July 20. The 2020 General election is set for Nov. 3, with deadline to register to vote Oct. 5.

More information on candidates, along with information on other offices to be decided in the 2020 elections and on voting is available on the website of Walton County Supervisor of Elections Bobby Beasley, www.votewalton.com, or by calling 892-8112 or 622-0744.

Who’s running for county offices? – The Defuniak Herald & Beach Breeze