public Candidate Forums update

The next forum is at South Walton High School on Thursday night. I was just sent an email from the Walton Republican Women Federated (sponsoring body) the following list of topics that they are preparing questions for the Commission candidates.

They are:

1. Taxes
2. EOC
3. Infrastructure
4. Growth Management
5. Low Cost Housing

This is the first forum with a format that truly allows for an exchange between the candidates.


Bob

Does the SW one start at 6 p.m.?

Does the SW one start at 6 p.m.?

Yeah, inquiring minds want to know

The Walton Republican Women Federated (WRWF) request your participation in a Public Forum to be held on Thursday, July 31st from 6-8 PM at South Walton High School Auditorium. We will be using a format a little different from others you may have participated in. All candidates in their category will be asked the same three questions. Response order will be by draw, so that no one knows who will answer first in each round. Answers will be limited to one minute. You will be signaled at 30, 15 sec and stop. Be concise and to the point. You will have 2 minutes for intro and 2 minutes at the end for summation. A really good response can be provided in one minute. You will be given 5 general topics a week prior from which the 3 questions will be drawn. We are also asking for each candidate to provide us with one (1) yard sign. These will be used as your table nametag. This will allow the audience an opportunity to put a face and voice with the sign. We will be asking questions of the Commissioner and Sheriff's candidates only (Sheriff candidates go first). Between the two segments will be a 2-minute "Magic Moments" for each of the other candidates for all local positions to express what One (1) quality or asset they bring to the ballot that sets them apart from their opponents. There will be no Q & A for anyone else. Please make yourself available for a brief time after the meeting for any questions or encouragement the public wishes to express.

any additional forums anywhere in the county?

The Walton Republican Women Federated (WRWF) request your participation in a Public Forum to be held on Thursday, July 31st from 6-8 PM at South Walton High School Auditorium.

WRWF......I am still thinking cage match to end this thing. We could sit at home and watch it all on TNT.

WRWF......I am still thinking cage match to end this thing. We could sit at home and watch it all on TNT.

OMG- I need to figure out a way to see this!

any additional forums anywhere in the county?

What part of the county are you looking for? We have forums coming up in Darlington, Red Bay, DeFuniak Springs, Rosemary Beach........and the list seems to be never ending.

All of them , times and dates? When is the one in Darlington?

I would like to see a forum where I can stand at a microphone & podium and ask my question directly to the candidates so all can hear the answer. Having the WRWF formulate the questions is just not the same. But it's their "show."

I would like to see a forum where I can stand at a microphone & podium and ask my question directly to the candidates so all can hear the answer. Having the WRWF formulate the questions is just not the same. But it's their "show."

Maybe we will see something like that but so far I have not seen anyone suggest that format. Everyone feels that someone would be 'attacked' on a personal level instead of the issues. I know that WRWF is working on questions to ask. Email your question to CGC2Oaks@aol.com. Who knows, it may get included in those randomly drawn. Each candidate will be asked to respond to the same question. I think they are going to try to work to find some differences between the candidates on the issues posted.

I understand what you are saying how that might create a forum for personal attacks. Seems to work at other forums I've attended.

Actually the whole sheriff's race could be considered an attack on the incumbent.

I'll e-mail the WRWF with my poignant questions. Maybe they will pick one that the candidates can answer without having to take too much of a stand on an issue.

I understand what you are saying how that might create a forum for personal attacks. Seems to work at other forums I've attended.

Actually the whole sheriff's race could be considered an attack on the incumbent.

I'll e-mail the WRWF with my poignant questions. Maybe they will pick one that the candidates can answer without having to take too much of a stand on an issue.

Come on. We need questions submitted that force us to see what it is that these candidates stand for. I know most of them personally and while it is very hard to tell at these forums know that they do not think alike on all the issues. Then there are a couple that I do not have a clue where they stand on things like public vs private beaches. When they refuse to even come online to this forum and answer a few simple questions, that is a bit of a red flag to me. I distrust government types that do not want to put anything in writing but will gladly meet with you one on one.

Come on. We need questions submitted that force us to see what it is that these candidates stand for. I know most of them personally and while it is very hard to tell at these forums know that they do not think alike on all the issues. Then there are a couple that I do not have a clue where they stand on things like public vs private beaches. When they refuse to even come online to this forum and answer a few simple questions, that is a bit of a red flag to me. I distrust government types that do not want to put anything in writing but will gladly meet with you one on one.

I'm sure I could come up with a few questions ;-)
I won't burden them with the task of having to sort through all of them though...

The format to be used tomorrow night stinks, IMO. Many times at meetings I am unaware of the question I want to ask until a speaker puts it in my mind. I am sure some others are like that, too, and would rather "wing it" than try to prepare what are usually questions so broad in scope they are repeated by others. It is the WRWF's show but I, for one, certainly don't think much of the format. I will be interested to see how it plays out, however.

Amen "Beach Nut",...I am in total agreement and Couldn't have said it better myself

worth a peek

I would like to see a forum where I can stand at a microphone & podium and ask my question directly to the candidates so all can hear the answer. Having the WRWF formulate the questions is just not the same. But it's their "show."

Looking at most all local web sites this weekend I found cooper to have a style similar to that. h
He answered questions sent by emails I guess. But the answers are in a video. Ive never seen this before. Its very cool. Very forward thinking. Interesting approach. Hey, the tech is there. Lets use it I say.

I understand what you are saying how that might create a forum for personal attacks. Seems to work at other forums I've attended.

Actually the whole sheriff's race could be considered an attack on the incumbent.

I'll e-mail the WRWF with my poignant questions. Maybe they will pick one that the candidates can answer without having to take too much of a stand on an issue.

I was told the the Sheriff's shoot-out in Darlington is going to be open mic from the audience. Ought to be a hoot.

I was told the the Sheriff's shoot-out in Darlington is going to be open mic from the audience. Ought to be a hoot.

I'm thinking a hoot like karaoke- which is more uncomfortable than a hoot.

I'm thinking a hoot like karaoke- which is more uncomfortable than a hoot.

I just like finding ways to use the word hoot in a sentence.

I just like finding ways to use the word hoot in a sentence.

I think you should use the word "hoot" in one of your answers at a public forum.

Amen "Beach Nut",...I am in total agreement and Couldn't have said it better myself

Thanks and a big

Sorry Stripes. My "Welcome" emoticon didn't post. After almost a year on this board I'm still learning, and at times, not very successfully. If someone would hold a class in SoWal posting, I'd be the first to sign up.

When is the one in Darlington?

When is the one in Darlington?

Tomorrow around either 4 or 6. Maybe someone will clarify. I keep getting it and the Big Blue Bash mixed up.