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[b]Re: Next Sheriff[/b]

[quote="Yahoodie, post: 347200"]anyone can go to Rick Brown's web site and email him directly or call him.
the web site is [URL="http://www.members.cox.net/vote4rickbrown/"]www.members.cox.net/vote4rickbrown/[/URL] On it you can find his email address of [EMAIL="vote4rickbrown@cox.net"]vote4rickbrown@cox.net[/EMAIL] 
His days off are Tues/Wed/Thurs and he can be reached by cell after 5PM every day and all day on his days off. 
Cell is (850)974-0638[/quote]
 
I can vouche that Rick Brown has been an active part of the community for some time on the north side of the Bay!  Great Man!  I truly believe that if given the opportunity to represent us at a higher level he will enforce the needed changes!  
 
Politics is something that generally doesn't light my fire, so to speak, but this one does!  
 
Get to know all the candidates...The web gives you the avenue needed to do so...It matters this time...could mean sink or swim for Walton County as a whole!  The Sheriff's Dept in this county is all we have to work between the people and the court system in [B][I]upholding[/I][/B] [B]ALL LAWS[/B]...[B][I]not just the ones the choose![/I][/B]

Re: Next Sheriff 
 
<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Yahoodie">anyone can go to Rick Brown&#039;s web site and email him directly or call him. 
the web site is <a href="http://www.members.cox.net/vote4rickbrown/" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">www.members.cox.net/vote4rickbrown/</a> On it you can find his email address of <a href="mailto:vote4rickbrown@cox.net">vote4rickbrown@cox.net</a> 
His days off are Tues/Wed/Thurs and he can be reached by cell after 5PM every day and all day on his days off. 
Cell is (850)974-0638</blockquote> 
I can vouche that Rick Brown has been an active part of the community for some time on the north side of the Bay! Great Man! I truly believe that if given the opportunity to represent us at a higher level he will enforce the needed changes! 
 
Politics is something that generally doesn&#039;t light my fire, so to speak, but this one does! 
 
Get to know all the candidates...The web gives you the avenue needed to do so...It matters this time...could mean sink or swim for Walton County as a whole! The Sheriff&#039;s Dept in this county is all we have to work between the people and the court system in upholding ALL LAWS...not just the ones the choose!

wrobert

Beach Fanatic

[b]Re: Next Sheriff[/b]

[quote="sunsetbaby, post: 347335"]
 [B][I]upholding[/I][/B] [B]ALL LAWS[/B]...[B][I]not just the ones the choose![/I][/B][/quote]
 
So if a candidate were violating the law while running, you would not vote for them?  What if the candidate did not know of the violation?  Do you think that it speaks of a candidate for them to do something such as running for office, and not learn of all the laws involved in how to do it?

Re: Next Sheriff 
 
<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="sunsetbaby">upholding ALL LAWS...not just the ones the choose!</blockquote> 
So if a candidate were violating the law while running, you would not vote for them? What if the candidate did not know of the violation? Do you think that it speaks of a candidate for them to do something such as running for office, and not learn of all the laws involved in how to do it?

[b]Re: Next Sheriff[/b]

[quote="WaltonGOP, post: 347340"]So if a candidate were violating the law while running, you would not vote for them? What if the candidate did not know of the violation? Do you think that it speaks of a candidate for them to do something such as running for office, and not learn of all the laws involved in how to do it?[/quote]
 
Wow...You certainly took that and ran with it...just the wrong direction.  
 
Let me see..I was speaking in terms of once they took office, maybe that makes it clearer...and particularly I was talking about upholding and enforcing the laws that we the people must all strive to live within...
 
Of course...the law doesn't support ignorance...ask those who try to pull that one in court!

Re: Next Sheriff 
 
<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="WaltonGOP">So if a candidate were violating the law while running, you would not vote for them? What if the candidate did not know of the violation? Do you think that it speaks of a candidate for them to do something such as running for office, and not learn of all the laws involved in how to do it?</blockquote> 
Wow...You certainly took that and ran with it...just the wrong direction. 
 
Let me see..I was speaking in terms of once they took office, maybe that makes it clearer...and particularly I was talking about upholding and enforcing the laws that we the people must all strive to live within... 
 
Of course...the law doesn&#039;t support ignorance...ask those who try to pull that one in court!

[b]Re: Next Sheriff[/b]

[quote="sunsetbaby, post: 347343"]
Of course...the law doesn't support ignorance...ask those who try to pull that one in court![/quote]
 
So ignorance of the law would be a negative for someone running for Sheriff?  I am just trying to understand what makes people pick one candidate over another in this most important office.

Re: Next Sheriff 
 
<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="sunsetbaby">Of course...the law doesn&#039;t support ignorance...ask those who try to pull that one in court!</blockquote> 
So ignorance of the law would be a negative for someone running for Sheriff? I am just trying to understand what makes people pick one candidate over another in this most important office.

Rick Brown

Beach Comber

[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]I have been following the postings in SOWAL and want to respond to your requests for information.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Let me introduce myself, please just call me Rick. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Please go to my website, [/SIZE][/FONT][URL="http://www.members.cox.net/vote4rickbrown/"][FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3][COLOR=#0000ff]www.members.cox.net/vote4rickbrown/[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/URL][SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]  for biographical information and qualifications. I did not post all my qualifications because I don’t want you to think I’m in love with myself.  I do not place myself on a pedestal above you .I will sit next to you and look you in the eye as an equal human being.  I’m not a “Politician” either.   If you ask a “Politician” a question, he/she will tell you what he/she thinks you want to hear. If you ask me a question, you will get a reality check and a straight answer. If I cannot give you an answer, we will find it together. It takes more than one person to manage and run any department. This is why I would like the community to get involved in the problem solving process.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri] For twenty eight years I worked the streets and offices of the Fort Walton Beach Police Department. I know what the public wants and I know what the officers/deputies want and what they need to do their job efficiently.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]One of the most important things I want to do is revamp the financial department. I am not a financial wizard but I do know people who are. A wise person surrounds himself with wiser persons.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]I plan on building a close working relationship with other agencies where we can all communicate and work together as a whole. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]I want all deputies to know I am behind them 100% and respect their ability to do the job.  We will work together to accomplish the same goal; protecting and serving the citizens of Walton County. If I am elected, more specialized courses will be available for them to improve their skills if they so desire. If elected I will implement other units within the department such as street crimes, modernized narcotics division, more training for canine units, and use the expertise of individual deputies in areas most needed.  I want to raise the department morale to a level that every deputy can be proud of where he/she works and every deputy can be secure that he/she will be treated equally and fairly. All promotions will be based on testing or interviews conducted in a professional manner. I have to gain the officers trust and confidence that I will work hard for their rights and needs. Law enforcement officers have to be a part of the planning and growth process.  They are the back bone to any law enforcement department. If elected I will gain that trust and confidence. There are deputies currently working for the department who know of my integrity and morals. I will be the same man as Sheriff as I am today.  Nor is there anyone who can persuade me to be different.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]I would like to implement several plans to bring the Sheriff’s Department and the citizens of Walton county together. Some of these are:[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]A  Citizen’s Police Academy,[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]A Teen Explorer Program,[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]A Civilian Ride-Along Program,[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]An annual Childrens’ Cook-Out  with law enforcement and families to show them we are not Bad Guys who can put them in jail because they don’t eat their vegetables. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]A “Come On In” program to invite the public to my office every week or every two weeks in the north and the south end offices. This day I will dedicate to being available to the public, I will not schedule meetings on that day. I will be available by phone or in person. Of course all other days I will be available as well but (REALITY CHECK) I must ask that appointments be made. I will answer all phone calls and all emails in a timely manner.  [/FONT][/SIZE]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]I cannot stress enough that this is the time we all need to pull together and create a county that is the best place to live or visit.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]It would be wonderful if we could make Walton county crime free, but (REALITY CHECK) folks we cannot do this.By working together we can sure make it difficult for thieves, crooks, thugs, and gang members to gain a criminal momentum with in our county.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]In the upcoming election you have a very difficult decision to make. Do you want to place your trust in someone that truly wants to take the bull by the horns and get the job done?[/SIZE][/FONT]
[SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri] Or, do you want to elect someone who beats his chest like Tarzan and says “look at me I’m the top law dog.!”?[/FONT][/SIZE]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]If I am elected, together we can bring the Walton County Sheriff’s Office into the 21st century and know we have all participated in making one of the finest law enforcement agencies in the state of Florida.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Constructive criticism is welcome, ideas are welcome, and if you would like to meet with me in person, let’s get together for a meeting and a cup of coffee on one of my days off; Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Thank you for taking the time and reading this thread. I hope it has given you an idea of the kind of person I am and what I believe in.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3]Rick[/SIZE][/FONT]

I have been following the postings in SOWAL and want to respond to your requests for information. 
Let me introduce myself, please just call me Rick. 
Please go to my website, <a href="http://www.members.cox.net/vote4rickbrown/" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">www.members.cox.net/vote4rickbrown/</a> for biographical information and qualifications. I did not post all my qualifications because I don’t want you to think I’m in love with myself. I do not place myself on a pedestal above you .I will sit next to you and look you in the eye as an equal human being. I’m not a “Politician” either. If you ask a “Politician” a question, he/she will tell you what he/she thinks you want to hear. If you ask me a question, you will get a reality check and a straight answer. If I cannot give you an answer, we will find it together. It takes more than one person to manage and run any department. This is why I would like the community to get involved in the problem solving process. 
 For twenty eight years I worked the streets and offices of the Fort Walton Beach Police Department. I know what the public wants and I know what the officers/deputies want and what they need to do their job efficiently. 
One of the most important things I want to do is revamp the financial department. I am not a financial wizard but I do know people who are. A wise person surrounds himself with wiser persons. 
I plan on building a close working relationship with other agencies where we can all communicate and work together as a whole. 
I want all deputies to know I am behind them 100% and respect their ability to do the job. We will work together to accomplish the same goal; protecting and serving the citizens of Walton County. If I am elected, more specialized courses will be available for them to improve their skills if they so desire. If elected I will implement other units within the department such as street crimes, modernized narcotics division, more training for canine units, and use the expertise of individual deputies in areas most needed. I want to raise the department morale to a level that every deputy can be proud of where he/she works and every deputy can be secure that he/she will be treated equally and fairly. All promotions will be based on testing or interviews conducted in a professional manner. I have to gain the officers trust and confidence that I will work hard for their rights and needs. Law enforcement officers have to be a part of the planning and growth process. They are the back bone to any law enforcement department. If elected I will gain that trust and confidence. There are deputies currently working for the department who know of my integrity and morals. I will be the same man as Sheriff as I am today. Nor is there anyone who can persuade me to be different. 
I would like to implement several plans to bring the Sheriff’s Department and the citizens of Walton county together. Some of these are: 
A Citizen’s Police Academy, 
A Teen Explorer Program, 
A Civilian Ride-Along Program, 
An annual Childrens’ Cook-Out with law enforcement and families to show them we are not Bad Guys who can put them in jail because they don’t eat their vegetables. 
A “Come On In” program to invite the public to my office every week or every two weeks in the north and the south end offices. This day I will dedicate to being available to the public, I will not schedule meetings on that day. I will be available by phone or in person. Of course all other days I will be available as well but (REALITY CHECK) I must ask that appointments be made. I will answer all phone calls and all emails in a timely manner. 
I cannot stress enough that this is the time we all need to pull together and create a county that is the best place to live or visit. 
It would be wonderful if we could make Walton county crime free, but (REALITY CHECK) folks we cannot do this.By working together we can sure make it difficult for thieves, crooks, thugs, and gang members to gain a criminal momentum with in our county. 
In the upcoming election you have a very difficult decision to make. Do you want to place your trust in someone that truly wants to take the bull by the horns and get the job done? 
 Or, do you want to elect someone who beats his chest like Tarzan and says “look at me I’m the top law dog.!”? 
If I am elected, together we can bring the Walton County Sheriff’s Office into the 21st century and know we have all participated in making one of the finest law enforcement agencies in the state of Florida. 
Constructive criticism is welcome, ideas are welcome, and if you would like to meet with me in person, let’s get together for a meeting and a cup of coffee on one of my days off; Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. 
Thank you for taking the time and reading this thread. I hope it has given you an idea of the kind of person I am and what I believe in. 
Rick

Kurt

Admin

:welcome: Rick

We appreciate you guys posting and letting us know a little about yourselves.

:welcome: Rick 
 
We appreciate you guys posting and letting us know a little about yourselves.

duncangrace

Beach Crab

I do not think that letting the public know what your qualifications for being the sheriff is "pounding your chest like Tarzan???"

We deserve to know what your qualifications are....where you come from, your experience and opinion on the current "administration" would be nice also...

I personally am sick of the corruption in Walton County, and care more about our (the publics opinion and morale) than some of the "corrupt" officers in this county!!!

From viewing all that Dennis has to offer this county with experience and morality, I say (repectfully) your up against a person who truly deserves the position.  We in Walton County would be so lucky to have him as Sheriff.....
Good Luck..

I do not think that letting the public know what your qualifications for being the sheriff is &quot;pounding your chest like Tarzan???&quot; 
 
We deserve to know what your qualifications are....where you come from, your experience and opinion on the current &quot;administration&quot; would be nice also... 
 
I personally am sick of the corruption in Walton County, and care more about our (the publics opinion and morale) than some of the &quot;corrupt&quot; officers in this county!!! 
 
From viewing all that Dennis has to offer this county with experience and morality, I say (repectfully) your up against a person who truly deserves the position. We in Walton County would be so lucky to have him as Sheriff..... 
Good Luck..

Beach House 25

Banned

Hi Rick,
 
Thanks for posting and opening up to the public, Good move. I have a couple of questions for you.
 
[B][I]1.[/I][/B] Whats your thoughts of having a mix of civilian and law enforcement setting up a review board to look at public complaints and watch over the jail and provide a check and balance back to the community.
 
[B][I]2[/I][/B]. Will you have an "OPEN RIDER" program for the media to ride along and be able to report back to the community what they observed?
 
[B][I]3.[/I][/B] Will you seek to bring the deputies wages to a level that represents a cross the board average nationally?
 
[B][I]4.[/I][/B] Would you be willing to go on local radio and TV say once a month to give updates with the department? 
 
I am sure I could come up with more but lets see where we are at with these right now. Thanks and Good Luck!

Hi Rick, 
 
Thanks for posting and opening up to the public, Good move. I have a couple of questions for you. 
 
1. Whats your thoughts of having a mix of civilian and law enforcement setting up a review board to look at public complaints and watch over the jail and provide a check and balance back to the community. 
 
2. Will you have an &quot;OPEN RIDER&quot; program for the media to ride along and be able to report back to the community what they observed? 
 
3. Will you seek to bring the deputies wages to a level that represents a cross the board average nationally? 
 
4. Would you be willing to go on local radio and TV say once a month to give updates with the department? 
 
I am sure I could come up with more but lets see where we are at with these right now. Thanks and Good Luck!

The Watcher

Rick:
 
Thank you for posting something for us to all review.  As you see, it has already created discussion.  I enjoyed reading your post and I will look forward to the replies on several of the questions posed by others.
 
How is the current administration taking to your campaign, has this caused you any problems, I would hope not.  I would suggest you watch your back, you saw what the sheriff did to Bill Imfeld, that is still a pending matter...
 
One post touched on your opinions of the current administration and any opportunities that may exist.  I understand now may not be the time or place to comment, but understand that it will need to be discussed at some point on the trail.
 
I will look forward to continued discussion and hopefully you will remain active on this post.  Thank you and good luck.

Rick: 
 
Thank you for posting something for us to all review. As you see, it has already created discussion. I enjoyed reading your post and I will look forward to the replies on several of the questions posed by others. 
 
How is the current administration taking to your campaign, has this caused you any problems, I would hope not. I would suggest you watch your back, you saw what the sheriff did to Bill Imfeld, that is still a pending matter... 
 
One post touched on your opinions of the current administration and any opportunities that may exist. I understand now may not be the time or place to comment, but understand that it will need to be discussed at some point on the trail. 
 
I will look forward to continued discussion and hopefully you will remain active on this post. Thank you and good luck.

[quote="Beach House 25, post: 348555"]Hi Rick,
 
Thanks for posting and opening up to the public, Good move. I have a couple of questions for you.
 
[B][I]1.[/I][/B] Whats your thoughts of having a mix of civilian and law enforcement setting up a review board to look at public complaints and watch over the jail and provide a check and balance back to the community.
 
[B][I]2[/I][/B]. Will you have an "OPEN RIDER" program for the media to ride along and be able to report back to the community what they observed?
 
[B][I]3.[/I][/B] Will you seek to bring the deputies wages to a level that represents a cross the board average nationally?
 
[B][I]4.[/I][/B] Would you be willing to go on local radio and TV say once a month to give updates with the department? 
 
I am sure I could come up with more but lets see where we are at with these right now. Thanks and Good Luck![/quote]
  
I am not Rick, but I will voice my opinion on your #2 question.  "Open Rider" or ride alongs are not the best way for media to get involved in law enforcement and the reporting of its activities.  First, it opens the County up to severe liability (yes, they can sign a waiver and all that, we will still get sued if something was to happen, like a crash on 98 due to bad tires...)  The relationship with the media and WCSO does not exist, not at all.  Whom ever is the next sheriff, needs to start with baby steps and slowly introduce the media, if this is the route chosen.
 
Many officers I have spoken with do not like riders with them.  The space in the cars is just too small (computer posts) and it really can be a distraction.  If an officer takes their job seriously, they are mentally and physically prepared each day/night for the job.  To have them carry a passenger, especially one from the media, sniffing the air for a story, is a bit much.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Beach House 25">Hi Rick, 
 
Thanks for posting and opening up to the public, Good move. I have a couple of questions for you. 
 
1. Whats your thoughts of having a mix of civilian and law enforcement setting up a review board to look at public complaints and watch over the jail and provide a check and balance back to the community. 
 
2. Will you have an &quot;OPEN RIDER&quot; program for the media to ride along and be able to report back to the community what they observed? 
 
3. Will you seek to bring the deputies wages to a level that represents a cross the board average nationally? 
 
4. Would you be willing to go on local radio and TV say once a month to give updates with the department? 
 
I am sure I could come up with more but lets see where we are at with these right now. Thanks and Good Luck!</blockquote> 
I am not Rick, but I will voice my opinion on your #2 question. &quot;Open Rider&quot; or ride alongs are not the best way for media to get involved in law enforcement and the reporting of its activities. First, it opens the County up to severe liability (yes, they can sign a waiver and all that, we will still get sued if something was to happen, like a crash on 98 due to bad tires...) The relationship with the media and WCSO does not exist, not at all. Whom ever is the next sheriff, needs to start with baby steps and slowly introduce the media, if this is the route chosen. 
 
Many officers I have spoken with do not like riders with them. The space in the cars is just too small (computer posts) and it really can be a distraction. If an officer takes their job seriously, they are mentally and physically prepared each day/night for the job. To have them carry a passenger, especially one from the media, sniffing the air for a story, is a bit much.

To BeachHouse 25,
Thanks for your response and questions and I will do my best to answer them and any more that you have.
I will answer your first question in two parts.
(Q)  1st part of question is about my thoughts of having a mix of civilian and law enforcement sitting up a board to look at public complaints
(A) Are we talking about citizens who have officer complaints? If so this is sensitive public record material and can only be investigated by the department. As with most investigations the results can be viewed by the public.
(Q)   2nd part of the question is about watching over the jail and providing checks and balances to be brought back to the community.
(A)	I very much understand where you are going with this, but the jail is run by the County Commissioners. Danny Glidwell is the supervisor in charge of the jail. You may want to foreword this question to him and see if he responds. The Sheriff’s Office is not connected with the jail.

(Q)	Your 2nd question deal is about a media ride-along program.

(A)   Absolutely.  I believe the media should be involved if it doesn’t conflict with laws pertaining to public records and sensitive investigations that may be compromised by a publication.  I know several deputies do not like riders due to the fact that they feel uncomfortable with a stranger who may compromise their protection if the situation arises. They have a higher stress level and also worry about the liability issue.  I believe the press is more of a friend than an enemy.
 
(Q) Your 3rd question is will I seek a wage level that is comparable to the national average.

(A)	 YES.I will seek higher wages for the deputies and will not quit until I have the wages at a comfortable level for them to not worry payday to payday. I do not see how some of Walton County deputies live on their salaries at this time. On the average a deputy clears about $2,500.00 a month after taxes. How is he supposed to pay rent/mortgage, all utilities, car payment, insurance and all other expenses if he is married with children? He has to be a genius.

(Q)	Your 4th question asks if I would go on TV/radio and give a local update on the department’s activity on a regular basis.
(A) yes I would love to keep the public informed and may even start an information website for the public to read. The department has one now but is not in use or up to date that I know of.  

I hope this answers your questions, Thank you so much for being concerned about the deputies. I know if they knew people like you were concerned about their welfare, they would hold their heads up higher with pride.  And thank you again for your questions; I appreciate the opportunity to answer them.
Rick

To BeachHouse 25, 
Thanks for your response and questions and I will do my best to answer them and any more that you have. 
I will answer your first question in two parts. 
(Q) 1st part of question is about my thoughts of having a mix of civilian and law enforcement sitting up a board to look at public complaints 
(A) Are we talking about citizens who have officer complaints? If so this is sensitive public record material and can only be investigated by the department. As with most investigations the results can be viewed by the public. 
(Q) 2nd part of the question is about watching over the jail and providing checks and balances to be brought back to the community. 
(A)	I very much understand where you are going with this, but the jail is run by the County Commissioners. Danny Glidwell is the supervisor in charge of the jail. You may want to foreword this question to him and see if he responds. The Sheriff’s Office is not connected with the jail. 
 
(Q)	Your 2nd question deal is about a media ride-along program. 
 
(A) Absolutely. I believe the media should be involved if it doesn’t conflict with laws pertaining to public records and sensitive investigations that may be compromised by a publication. I know several deputies do not like riders due to the fact that they feel uncomfortable with a stranger who may compromise their protection if the situation arises. They have a higher stress level and also worry about the liability issue. I believe the press is more of a friend than an enemy. 
 
(Q) Your 3rd question is will I seek a wage level that is comparable to the national average. 
 
(A)	 YES.I will seek higher wages for the deputies and will not quit until I have the wages at a comfortable level for them to not worry payday to payday. I do not see how some of Walton County deputies live on their salaries at this time. On the average a deputy clears about $2,500.00 a month after taxes. How is he supposed to pay rent/mortgage, all utilities, car payment, insurance and all other expenses if he is married with children? He has to be a genius. 
 
(Q)	Your 4th question asks if I would go on TV/radio and give a local update on the department’s activity on a regular basis. 
(A) yes I would love to keep the public informed and may even start an information website for the public to read. The department has one now but is not in use or up to date that I know of. 
 
I hope this answers your questions, Thank you so much for being concerned about the deputies. I know if they knew people like you were concerned about their welfare, they would hold their heads up higher with pride. And thank you again for your questions; I appreciate the opportunity to answer them. 
Rick

Rick:  I have another question for both you and Dennis Wise.  Why is it that up to this point, only the two of you (the two most qualified candidates currently running) are the only ones entertaining us with your presence on SoWal?  Do you think other candidate(s) are just too confident in their appeal north of the bay to spend time conversing with us on this fourm?  I really wish one of you would reach out to James Macon and get him recruited to one of your sides.  He has great intention running, but no one even knows who he is.  He could be a valuable asset to a campaign, he already is a valuable asset to our community and to the department.
 
I will reserve comment on your current "boss" as I do not want to put you into a bad situation, but he does not even communicate with the media let alone us on SoWal.
 
Also, are you open to attending a public forum/debate with other candidates?  I know this idea has been bounced around with both pros and cons.  Any ideas?

Rick: I have another question for both you and Dennis Wise. Why is it that up to this point, only the two of you (the two most qualified candidates currently running) are the only ones entertaining us with your presence on SoWal? Do you think other candidate(s) are just too confident in their appeal north of the bay to spend time conversing with us on this fourm? I really wish one of you would reach out to James Macon and get him recruited to one of your sides. He has great intention running, but no one even knows who he is. He could be a valuable asset to a campaign, he already is a valuable asset to our community and to the department. 
 
I will reserve comment on your current &quot;boss&quot; as I do not want to put you into a bad situation, but he does not even communicate with the media let alone us on SoWal. 
 
Also, are you open to attending a public forum/debate with other candidates? I know this idea has been bounced around with both pros and cons. Any ideas?

To The Watcher
Thanks for the questions.
I do not know Mr. Macon and do not know what his intentions are. However I have heard of him and would like the pleasure of meeting him. I would very much like to gain “HIS” support for my campaign. 
I can’t speak for the other candidates as to why they don’t respond to “SOWAL”.  All I can tell you is I will treat South Walton the same as North Walton. As you know the bridge separates North and South. The bridge is a physical barrier but not a mental barrier, and it shouldn’t be for any elected official. I wish the North end of the County had a “NOWAL”. If they did I would be steadily responding to them as well. As for now I have to do the best I can with the North.
You enquired if I would be a willing participant in a debate or forum. The answer is no. Please let me explain. I do not wish to debate with any official about their ideas, plans or concerns.  All it creates is confusion between the public and the candidates and gives the public a harder decision to make at the voting polls. I think all the candidates want about the same thing.
Rick

To The Watcher 
Thanks for the questions. 
I do not know Mr. Macon and do not know what his intentions are. However I have heard of him and would like the pleasure of meeting him. I would very much like to gain “HIS” support for my campaign. 
I can’t speak for the other candidates as to why they don’t respond to “SOWAL”. All I can tell you is I will treat South Walton the same as North Walton. As you know the bridge separates North and South. The bridge is a physical barrier but not a mental barrier, and it shouldn’t be for any elected official. I wish the North end of the County had a “NOWAL”. If they did I would be steadily responding to them as well. As for now I have to do the best I can with the North. 
You enquired if I would be a willing participant in a debate or forum. The answer is no. Please let me explain. I do not wish to debate with any official about their ideas, plans or concerns. All it creates is confusion between the public and the candidates and gives the public a harder decision to make at the voting polls. I think all the candidates want about the same thing. 
Rick

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I'm quite pleased to see that some of the candidates are making themselves accessible on this message board. Also great to see so many people interested in this race.

I&#039;m quite pleased to see that some of the candidates are making themselves accessible on this message board. Also great to see so many people interested in this race.

Politics as I have posted in other threaddds lately...isn't usually my cup of tea, but I leef led to drink a double expresso with this issue.
 
Rick Brown is by far, from what I have seen, the best candidate for the race at this time.  I have not had a chance to get to know all the candidates...although I am working towards that...
 
Rick Brown has represented the north end of the county very well while being a Deputy for the Walton County Sheriffs Dept, and I know that with his background...and an eagerness he has already displayed to learn whatever he needs to from other jurisdictions to find a way to solve every problem that he can when in office.  He truly has an open-door policy, and wants to make... his home...our home...Walton County a better place to live and visit!
 
Please take the time to check Rick out...His web site can help you get started...and take him up on his offer and meet him for that cup of coffee...
 
Make you own judgement call...but please get to know every candidate!  
 
Myself...Rick Brown is my Choice for Sheriff!

Politics as I have posted in other threaddds lately...isn&#039;t usually my cup of tea, but I leef led to drink a double expresso with this issue. 
 
Rick Brown is by far, from what I have seen, the best candidate for the race at this time. I have not had a chance to get to know all the candidates...although I am working towards that... 
 
Rick Brown has represented the north end of the county very well while being a Deputy for the Walton County Sheriffs Dept, and I know that with his background...and an eagerness he has already displayed to learn whatever he needs to from other jurisdictions to find a way to solve every problem that he can when in office. He truly has an open-door policy, and wants to make... his home...our home...Walton County a better place to live and visit! 
 
Please take the time to check Rick out...His web site can help you get started...and take him up on his offer and meet him for that cup of coffee... 
 
Make you own judgement call...but please get to know every candidate! 
 
Myself...Rick Brown is my Choice for Sheriff!

[quote="Rick Brown, post: 348745"]To The Watcher
Thanks for the questions.
I do not know Mr. Macon and do not know what his intentions are. However I have heard of him and would like the pleasure of meeting him. I would very much like to gain ?HIS? support for my campaign. 
I can?t speak for the other candidates as to why they don?t respond to ?SOWAL?. All I can tell you is I will treat South Walton the same as North Walton. As you know the bridge separates North and South. The bridge is a physical barrier but not a mental barrier, and it shouldn?t be for any elected official. I wish the North end of the County had a ?NOWAL?. If they did I would be steadily responding to them as well. As for now I have to do the best I can with the North.
You enquired if I would be a willing participant in a debate or forum. The answer is no. Please let me explain. I do not wish to debate with any official about their ideas, plans or concerns. All it creates is confusion between the public and the candidates and gives the public a harder decision to make at the voting polls. I think all the candidates want about the same thing.
Rick[/quote]
 
 
Thank you for your reply.  All I can say is that I must admit slight disappointment in your "no" response to a debate of forum.  I would ask you, urge you to reconsider...:idontno:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Rick Brown">To The Watcher 
Thanks for the questions. 
I do not know Mr. Macon and do not know what his intentions are. However I have heard of him and would like the pleasure of meeting him. I would very much like to gain ?HIS? support for my campaign. 
I can?t speak for the other candidates as to why they don?t respond to ?SOWAL?. All I can tell you is I will treat South Walton the same as North Walton. As you know the bridge separates North and South. The bridge is a physical barrier but not a mental barrier, and it shouldn?t be for any elected official. I wish the North end of the County had a ?NOWAL?. If they did I would be steadily responding to them as well. As for now I have to do the best I can with the North. 
You enquired if I would be a willing participant in a debate or forum. The answer is no. Please let me explain. I do not wish to debate with any official about their ideas, plans or concerns. All it creates is confusion between the public and the candidates and gives the public a harder decision to make at the voting polls. I think all the candidates want about the same thing. 
Rick</blockquote> 
 
Thank you for your reply. All I can say is that I must admit slight disappointment in your &quot;no&quot; response to a debate of forum. I would ask you, urge you to reconsider...:idontno:

To Sunset Baby,
Thank you for your positive posting!  Your trust and support just makes me more determined to win this election. I intend to prove to you and the other citizens of Walton County that you did make the right choice.
Thanks again
Rick

To Sunset Baby, 
Thank you for your positive posting! Your trust and support just makes me more determined to win this election. I intend to prove to you and the other citizens of Walton County that you did make the right choice. 
Thanks again 
Rick

[quote="Rick Brown, post: 348707"]
(Q) Your 3rd question is will I seek a wage level that is comparable to the national average.
 
(A)     YES.I will seek higher wages for the deputies and will not quit until I have the wages at a comfortable level for them to not worry payday to payday. I do not see how some of Walton County deputies live on their salaries at this time. On the average a deputy clears about $2,500.00 a month after taxes. How is he supposed to pay rent/mortgage, all utilities, car payment, insurance and all other expenses if he is married with children? He has to be a genius.
[/quote]
 
 
I guess I should stay out of this but since it is here.  What salary is it that you suggest is a comfortable level for the deputies?  To clarify, what deputies are being included in the average that you give?  Not names, ranks or positions.  How does all of this relate to the 'Cody' wage study that has been used to justify raises for the deputies in the past two budget years?  I have never really followed the Sheriff's budget that much, but I do know it seems to generate a lot of conversation.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Rick Brown">(Q) Your 3rd question is will I seek a wage level that is comparable to the national average. 
 
(A) YES.I will seek higher wages for the deputies and will not quit until I have the wages at a comfortable level for them to not worry payday to payday. I do not see how some of Walton County deputies live on their salaries at this time. On the average a deputy clears about $2,500.00 a month after taxes. How is he supposed to pay rent/mortgage, all utilities, car payment, insurance and all other expenses if he is married with children? He has to be a genius.</blockquote> 
 
I guess I should stay out of this but since it is here. What salary is it that you suggest is a comfortable level for the deputies? To clarify, what deputies are being included in the average that you give? Not names, ranks or positions. How does all of this relate to the &#039;Cody&#039; wage study that has been used to justify raises for the deputies in the past two budget years? I have never really followed the Sheriff&#039;s budget that much, but I do know it seems to generate a lot of conversation.

Yahoodie

anyone can go to Rick Brown's web site and email him directly or call him.
the web site is [url]www.members.cox.net/vote4rickbrown/[/url] On it you can find his email address of [email]vote4rickbrown@cox.net[/email] 
His days off are Tues/Wed/Thurs and he can be reached by cell after 5PM every day and all day on his days off. 
Cell is (850)974-0638

anyone can go to Rick Brown&#039;s web site and email him directly or call him. 
the web site is <a href="http://www.members.cox.net/vote4rickbrown/" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">www.members.cox.net/vote4rickbrown/</a> On it you can find his email address of <a href="mailto:vote4rickbrown@cox.net">vote4rickbrown@cox.net</a> 
His days off are Tues/Wed/Thurs and he can be reached by cell after 5PM every day and all day on his days off. 
Cell is (850)974-0638

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