Comm. Cindy Meadows and VIE Magazine's Lisa Burwell on 30A Radio this Sunday

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Yes, I was in fact approximately 5 feet from her during the entire interview. I don't think she owes any explanation as it is a done deal, she is leaving office, and regardless of what she would have done you can't change the past. As I stated in a previous post, since you feel so strongly about these issues I believe you should run for office. Mrs. Meadows had a very valid point that many people do complain about things, but do not attend the meetings to voice those opinions. It is very similar to people who complain about politicians, but don't vote. We would probably all do certain things differently in the past, but worrying about them endlessly takes away from today and planning for tomorrow.

I've read your responses a few times, digested them and have come to the following conclusions:

1. It is obvious to me that whatever your relationship is with Ms. Meadows has allowed her (at least in your eyes) to escape one of the biggest controversies in Walton County in her 4 years as a commissioner. And as you said, I guess since she is leaving office (but hasn't left yet), she doesn't owe her current constituents "any explanations".

2. AGAIN, yes, RFV is a "done deal"..... funny that you used those words. Someone else here on SoWal used those EXACT same words about the whole situation BEFORE the vote, implying the county had already made its mind up.

My efforts here are directed at preventing a future RFV access invasion in someone else's backyard. I guess you and Ms. Meadows don't see that as a problem or else she could have spoken up. That's not asking to much from one's commissioner, is it?

Say yes, and she upsets the developers. Say no, and she upsets the majority of the property owners.

3. You are apparently very unaware of how many people attended BCC meetings regarding RFV when you stated, "...but do not attend the meetings to voice those opinions".

You are also unaware as to the flood of emails that poured in opposing the access because the county did not follow their own zoning regulations.

4. When you said, "It is very similar to people who complain about politicians, but don't vote", well, WOW! Now you're really hitting on something. As South Walton is largely owned by out of towners, many folks who call this their second home can't vote.

You don't suppose county commissioners capitalize on this inequality, do you?

Guess my head has been in the sand.........what is the Red Fish Village issue????

As Meadows is not seeking re-election, I fail to see what asking a hypothetical question about a past vote accomplishes. She can't vote on it again and since she isn't going to be in office in the future, also won't be able to vote on any similar issues.

I don't think it's a Sowal conspiracy to disenfranchise second homeowners (who seem rather vocal and not so downtrodden IMO) that you are only allowed to vote in your state/district of permanent/primary residence. :roll:

BMBV, for the sake of argument, lets give Cindy the benefit of the doubt and say she voted No. It still passes 3 to 2 and you can blame the 3 male Commissioners for an utterly stupid vote, and as you say, one which ignored their own ordinance IMO. I am hoping everyone now realizes that this vote was one that totally ignored the Land Use Code and only benefited RFV. That said, I think enough controversy was created that it will be very difficult for the BCC to vote for such a miscarrage of county laws again. As I said previously RFV is a dead issue.

Matt -

I want to thank you for interviewing Jerry and I (VIE Magazine) yesterday on your radio program. I am so impressed with your talents as host of your radio program 'LIVE with MATT CHRIST' and have enjoyed your articles in the Walton Sun. You can tell when somone has something special and who stands apart from the crowd, and you are just that person.

Much success at the University of Florida...you are going places!!

Kindly, Jerry and Lisa Burwell

BMBV, for the sake of argument, lets give Cindy the benefit of the doubt and say she voted No. It still passes 3 to 2 and you can blame the 3 male Commissioners for an utterly stupid vote, and as you say, one which ignored their own ordinance IMO. I am hoping everyone now realizes that this vote was one that totally ignored the Land Use Code and only benefited RFV. That said, I think enough controversy was created that it will be very difficult for the BCC to vote for such a miscarrage of county laws again. As I said previously RFV is a dead issue.

Yep, agreed (again), a dead issue.

I do appreciate that you agree that what the county did was wrong and for speaking up as such. We do have some common ground after all.

Let's hope you are right that it won't repeat itself. But considering the pervading attitude of the Walton County BCC, I'll never turn my back, and neither should anyone else that might find themselves in the same position.

Regarding Cindy Meadows and her lack of a stand on RFV, you're right...I think I've made my point to those that will listen. As a true politician, she will go far in state government should she pursue it.

For the record...Cindy Meadows is not a career politician........she had another career, retired, then threw her hat in the ring because she had the education, knowledge and smarts at a time her knowledge was despearately needed, to make positive changes for the county and community that she loves.

If she were still in the race, I doubt anyway would run against her, her popularity is that strong. She did a great job, but she has had enough....and I can't say that I blame her.

Whatever she chooses to do, whether private business or elected position, she will have my support.