Mosquito Control District Races

Jim Crawford, District 2, Incumbant. Owns Crawford Sugar Properties, a heavy equipment and hauling business. Resident of S Walton since 1973. Adriane Walline Campbell is running against him.

Jerry Crawford, District 1, Running against Magee and one other. Grew up here and lived in the Franklin, Tn area until 4 years ago when he returned. Owns Constructive Creations, a wood working and small renovation company.

Jim Crawford, District 2, Incumbant. Owns Crawford Sugar Properties, a heavy equipment and hauling business. Resident of S Walton since 1973. Adriane Walline Campbell is running against him.

Jerry Crawford, District 1, Running against Magee and one other. Grew up here and lived in the Franklin, Tn area until 4 years ago when he returned. Owns Constructive Creations, a wood working and small renovation company.

Is Jerry the same as Gerard Timothy? Okay I am pretty sure I have met Jim in the past. And I know Adriane from waaaayyyy back.

Is Jerry the same as Gerard Timothy? Okay I am pretty sure I have met Jim in the past. And I know Adriane from waaaayyyy back.

Yes, Gerard (Jerry) Crawford......sorry about that.
James (Jim) Crawford

Yes, Gerard (Jerry) Crawford......sorry about that.
James (Jim) Crawford

Are those two guys related to each other? How many persons on that board?

Jim and Jerry are my big brothers. Currently there are three commissioners. Magee, Crawford and Burke. Of course, Burke's commission was revoked (I think that is the right word) and the governor has not appointed anyone to replace him at this time.

There are 2 active commissioners for now.

Jim and Jerry are my big brothers. Currently there are three commissioners. Magee, Crawford and Burke. Of course, Burke's commission was revoked (I think that is the right word) and the governor has not appointed anyone to replace him at this time.

There are 2 active commissioners for now.

Okay I saw your pictures and yes, I met Jim at the last soiree. But I believe I knew him before then anyway.

But now back on this other thing, so there are only three commissioners right now, and if Jerry was elected then they would control 2/3 of the votes? I had always thought that there were five commissioners. There again, me not living in sowal I have not kept up with the make up of the boards in that area.

I think Crist is just going to let the election happen rather than appoint someone for such a short period of time. Who is running in Burke's district?

Okay I saw your pictures and yes, I met Jim at the last soiree. But I believe I knew him before then anyway.

But now back on this other thing, so there are only three commissioners right now, and if Jerry was elected then they would control 2/3 of the votes? I had always thought that there were five commissioners. There again, me not living in sowal I have not kept up with the make up of the boards in that area.

I think Crist is just going to let the election happen rather than appoint someone for such a short period of time. Who is running in Burke's district?

The mosquitos.

Okay I saw your pictures and yes, I met Jim at the last soiree. But I believe I knew him before then anyway.

But now back on this other thing, so there are only three commissioners right now, and if Jerry was elected then they would control 2/3 of the votes? I had always thought that there were five commissioners. There again, me not living in sowal I have not kept up with the make up of the boards in that area.

I think Crist is just going to let the election happen rather than appoint someone for such a short period of time. Who is running in Burke's district?

Actually, that was Jerry you met at the soiree.

Actually, that was Jerry you met at the soiree.

And how would you remember?

Trust me. That was Jerry.

Now that I think about it, you and Jim have something in common. ;-)

Yes, that was Jerry (Gerard) at the soiree, he was there with kitlit and swafia.

Yes, I'm running against Jim Crawford. I have nothing against him, I had hoped for Burke's seat. Up to the Governor now.
I was born in DeFuniak, lived in Grayton Beach until I was 6, then moved to the bay, where I now live. I live in the house my dad, Ed Walline built for us. He died in the living room in 1975, and my mother, Jane Walline died in the other side of the living room in 1987. She was a Special Ed teacher, with a degree in that and Psychology. Dad?s parents moved here around 1915 from Michigan, he was born in 1909. Mother was born in Los Angeles and moved here around 1950. She taught school at the old Santa Rosa School House for 2 years before she met and married my dad. Dad was one of the founding father?s of the South Walton Mosquito Control. I was his only child, and used to go everywhere with him, including the Mosquito Control meetings.
I went to school at Pt. Washington Elementary, Freeport, Ferry Pass Elementary and Middle in Pensacola, and Walton Sr. High. I also took some college courses, and would like to go back for either or both a BS in Engineering, and a Contractors license. I?ve been self employed since 1987, and own and operate a licensed mobile home park here in Santa Rosa Beach. I have long term rentals, and have had tenants stay for over 15 years. I insist on having a safe and quiet place for hard working people to live. I also sold Avon for over 13 years, and distributed about 220 brochures every other week, from Camp Creek to Destin. My customers lived in many other places, and drove to work here. If you want to find the woman of the house, go to where they are working! I won many awards for sales, and made many friends. Some couldn?t remember my name, just ?Avon Lady?! Santa Rosa Beach is my home, and I wouldn?t want to be anywhere else. I?ve made many friends on the north side of the bay, and have a blast whenever I get a chance to go that direction. People are very friendly, and some I consider ?family?!

what are your qualifications to make someone want to vote for you as a mosquito control commissioner?

what are your qualifications to make someone want to vote for you as a mosquito control commissioner?

Great question! I understand Skin so Soft repels yellow flies and mosquitoes!

Or does it just repel people, I don't know? I know I don't like the smell of the product but I'm not a mosquito or a yellow fly.

Great question! I understand Skin so Soft repels yellow flies and mosquitoes!

Or does it just repel people, I don't know? I know I don't like the smell of the product but I'm not a mosquito or a yellow fly.

Oh I should be sarcastic, but how does selling Avon have anything to do with being a mosquito control commissioner?

I don't get it!

It really bothers me that people in charge of placing poison in our environment have to run for election. It also bothers me that they are not scientists, or at least capable of understanding science with at least a college degree.

It astounds me that people like Ms. Campbell might be in charge who think that threatening unarmed cyclists with guns is OK, or at least should be excused because of a "bad day".

Can someone explain to me the job of a mosquito control commissioner?

It really bothers me that people in charge of placing poison in our environment have to run for election. It also bothers me that they are not scientists, or at least capable of understanding science with at least a college degree.

It astounds me that people like Ms. Campbell might be in charge who think that threatening unarmed cyclists with guns is OK, or at least should be excused because of a "bad day".

Can someone explain to me the job of a mosquito control commissioner?

You hit the nail on the head with this question. The first time I attended a mosquito control commission meeting seven years ago; it was easy to see that the people making decisions had limited knowledge of the science involved in mosquitoes. This was one of the deciding factors that drove me to run for the commission.

Primary job of commissioners:

1. Establish budget for the district.

2. Supervise larger purchases.

3. Direct management of the Director, not the employees.

4. Audit monthly reports of mosquito activity within the district. Monitor use of chemicals and preventive maintenance programs established by the district.

The mosquito control district comes under the Department of Agriculture, which outlines proper procedures for the district. It is the commission's responsibility to ensure that these rules are followed.

Over the last four years, I have attended 95% of all state classes provided for commissioners on my own time on research of pesticides, proper labeling of pesticides and disbursement. The district did reimburse me travel and hotel as far as additional income and time away from work that was at my own expense.

In addition, I was elected by other mosquito control commissioners within the state to represent them on the Board of Directors of the Florida Mosquito Control Association (FMCA). This gives us instant access to all updated research nationwide to include direct contact with the research department at the University of Florida. The time spent on this is all on my own, but I can assure you it has made me a better commissioner and much more knowledgeable of the research constantly being done to ensure environmental safety.

Over the past four years, I have consistently gone to Tallahassee and lobbied for additional revenues so as not to have to increase our local budget. Commissioner Jim Crawford did attend one time four years ago.

If you would like to know a little more about me, please go to my
website www.votemagee.com

The bottom line to your question is you can do the bare minimum, or you can do the maximum that is only up to the elected official. I always give 110% to whatever I do and my record stands for that, I am no nonsense individual, and I am very concerned about what chemicals are used in our environment.

In my four years as a commissioner, I have established an accountability program, which is reviewed on a monthly basis. In addition, I also monitor reports from the surrounding counties to see if there is any kind of trends or outbreaks that we need to monitor before we have problems in Walton County.

I realize this is a little wordy, but I hope it answers your question.

Great question! I understand Skin so Soft repels yellow flies and mosquitoes!

Or does it just repel people, I don't know? I know I don't like the smell of the product but I'm not a mosquito or a yellow fly.

Oh I should be sarcastic, but how does selling Avon have anything to do with being a mosquito control commissioner?

I don't get it!

Did you forget to log out and back in as a different user?

wrobert, to learn more about one person running, and her level of knowledge, you can read through all of her posts on SoWal.com.

You get my vote. We do not need a 3 member taxing authority under the control of one family.

We have been there and done that in the past when mother and son were in charge in the past. This is not the private taxing authority for the Crawford family.

Maybe instead of spraying poisons into the air, asking people to go inside their houses to avoid being gassed, we should spray Avon Skin-so-soft ( but smell-so-bad) into the air, asking everyone who wants to repel mosquitoes to come outside and get some.

You get my vote. We do not need a 3 member taxing authority under the control of one family.

We have been there and done that in the past when mother and son were in charge in the past. This is not the private taxing authority for the Crawford family.

I agree, it is not. I would like to point out that when Marge Crawford was on the board, and later Jim Crawford was elected to the board, SWMD was and is publicly applauded by the Walton County Tax Payers Association as the most fiscally responsible district in the county.

Regarding two family members on the board, it was mentioned at a meeting by the media and Marge Crawford was quoted as saying, "Jim has not agreed with me in his 40 (something) years, why would that change now? "

Family members are not clones, siblings are as different as night in day in most instances and I think many people would agree with that. That goes for Jim and Jerry Crawford. They are not politicians, they are concerned citizens that want to be involved in their community. They happen to be brothers.

I wish more people would be more community minded and want to make a difference.

My name is Donna Crawford, I am Jim and Jerry's sister, and I too am community minded and am a SW Fire Commssioner and have been involved in the community in various different capacities all my life.

Being a part of the community and doing something about it runs in the family!

You get my vote. We do not need a 3 member taxing authority under the control of one family.

Yes, far better that it goes to the Avon lady who constantly blames our local government for not handing her beloved "locals" a diamond encrusted life on a silver platter. :roll:

I've done my research on the candidates, have you?

wrobert, to learn more about one person running, and her level of knowledge, you can read through all of her posts on SoWal.com.

Thanks. I know her, the family, and have for many years. In fact after her last post, I am beginning to think that we knew each other as kids. Trying to nail down the dates.

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Family members are not clones, siblings are as different as night in day in most instances and I think many people would agree with that. That goes for Jim and Jerry Crawford. They are not politicians, they are concerned citizens that want to be involved in their community. They happen to be brothers.

You are so right about siblings. If people knew my brother they would certainly understand. I only hope I live to see the day that he decides to get involved in anything that would help the community, in any way.

You hit the nail on the head with this question. The first time I attended a mosquito control commission meeting seven years ago; it was easy to see that the people making decisions had limited knowledge of the science involved in mosquitoes. This was one of the deciding factors that drove me to run for the commission.

Primary job of commissioners:

1. Establish budget for the district.

2. Supervise larger purchases.

3. Direct management of the Director, not the employees.

4. Audit monthly reports of mosquito activity within the district. Monitor use of chemicals and preventive maintenance programs established by the district.

The mosquito control district comes under the Department of Agriculture, which outlines proper procedures for the district. It is the commission's responsibility to ensure that these rules are followed.

Over the last four years, I have attended 95% of all state classes provided for commissioners on my own time on research of pesticides, proper labeling of pesticides and disbursement. The district did reimburse me travel and hotel as far as additional income and time away from work that was at my own expense.

In addition, I was elected by other mosquito control commissioners within the state to represent them on the Board of Directors of the Florida Mosquito Control Association (FMCA). This gives us instant access to all updated research nationwide to include direct contact with the research department at the University of Florida. The time spent on this is all on my own, but I can assure you it has made me a better commissioner and much more knowledgeable of the research constantly being done to ensure environmental safety.

Over the past four years, I have consistently gone to Tallahassee and lobbied for additional revenues so as not to have to increase our local budget. Commissioner Jim Crawford did attend one time four years ago.

If you would like to know a little more about me, please go to my
website www.votemagee.com

The bottom line to your question is you can do the bare minimum, or you can do the maximum that is only up to the elected official. I always give 110% to whatever I do and my record stands for that, I am no nonsense individual, and I am very concerned about what chemicals are used in our environment.

In my four years as a commissioner, I have established an accountability program, which is reviewed on a monthly basis. In addition, I also monitor reports from the surrounding counties to see if there is any kind of trends or outbreaks that we need to monitor before we have problems in Walton County.

I realize this is a little wordy, but I hope it answers your question.

Elected Leadership and Experience

Re-Elect John J. Magee
South Walton Mosquito Control Suite 1

"M" is for "Mosquito" "M" is for "Magee"
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I would like to know more about the finances of the program. Is there a website or can you tell me: the size of the budget; how much money comes from the County; how much from the Dept of Ag (or whereever); and
how much additional money were you able to get through your lobbying efforts and what was the source of that money?
Thanks for your help.