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seagrovegirl

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IMHO, I don't think that is a possibility unless the majority of voters are in S. Walton, which isn't the case, yet.  I would prefer to see the entire county as one, and not a north, south issue.

IMHO, I don&#039;t think that is a possibility unless the majority of voters are in S. Walton, which isn&#039;t the case, yet.  I would prefer to see the entire county as one, and not a north, south issue.

scooterbug44

SoWal Expert

I certainly don't think splitting is a good idea. Just means more bureaucracy and $ spent on organization and redundancy when we have a N and S version of the (imo) already excessive numbers of offices/departments.

I certainly don&#039;t think splitting is a good idea. Just means more bureaucracy and $ spent on organization and redundancy when we have a N and S version of the (imo) already excessive numbers of offices/departments.

GoodWitch58

not a good idea imo.  no long term benefit to anyone.

wrobert

[quote="believer, post: 565757"]Anyone want to succeed from the North?   This question is not intended to start a riot.  Im just curious of the possibilities since my present home is divided into two districts in one county.  Two separate governing municipalities.[/quote]


Since it is a legislative issue you would never see it happen.  Would cause a domino affect across the State of Florida.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="believer">Anyone want to succeed from the North? This question is not intended to start a riot. Im just curious of the possibilities since my present home is divided into two districts in one county. Two separate governing municipalities.</blockquote> 
 
Since it is a legislative issue you would never see it happen. Would cause a domino affect across the State of Florida.

DuneLaker

I like the county together. Might save Florida taxpayers money overall if we went back to our original Walton County border in 1824, which was much larger and there were far fewer counties in Florida. There were county changes in the past, but additional changes would be extremely difficult. We should be able to discuss this topic in an informational and friendly format. 
 
Not sure what you mean by your comment of being governed by two municipalities. Tell us more about your problem or issue. There are only three incorporated cities in Walton County and all are in North Walton -- DeFuniak, Paxton and Freeport. South Walton is comprised of communities of historical note such as Miramar Beach or Pt. Washington and new resorts that have more defined legal boundaries. There are no incorporated "cities" in South Walton, although South Walton could go through a long process to be an incorporated city if it was something the citizens desired. There are specific Florida county boundaries and there are incorporated cities in those counties with specific boundaries. All the cities in Florida were not developed at one time, and neither were the counties. For example, Panama City, now in Bay County, did not incorporate until 1909, and is now celebrating its 100th year as an incorporated city. PC was in Washington County at the time of incorporation. Bay County was not formed until 1913. 
 
In the 1830 census there were only 15 counties with a large area where Orlando and Disney World are today just notated as "Indian Territory." That would eliminate some local counties around us. It has been a long time since the legislature made a new county. Florida now has 67 counties. Gilchrist County was founded in 1925.

I like the county together. Might save Florida taxpayers money overall if we went back to our original Walton County border in 1824, which was much larger and there were far fewer counties in Florida. There were county changes in the past, but additional changes would be extremely difficult. We should be able to discuss this topic in an informational and friendly format. 
 
Not sure what you mean by your comment of being governed by two municipalities. Tell us more about your problem or issue. There are only three incorporated cities in Walton County and all are in North Walton -- DeFuniak, Paxton and Freeport. South Walton is comprised of communities of historical note such as Miramar Beach or Pt. Washington and new resorts that have more defined legal boundaries. There are no incorporated &quot;cities&quot; in South Walton, although South Walton could go through a long process to be an incorporated city if it was something the citizens desired. There are specific Florida county boundaries and there are incorporated cities in those counties with specific boundaries. All the cities in Florida were not developed at one time, and neither were the counties. For example, Panama City, now in Bay County, did not incorporate until 1909, and is now celebrating its 100th year as an incorporated city. PC was in Washington County at the time of incorporation. Bay County was not formed until 1913. 
 
In the 1830 census there were only 15 counties with a large area where Orlando and Disney World are today just notated as &quot;Indian Territory.&quot; That would eliminate some local counties around us. It has been a long time since the legislature made a new county. Florida now has 67 counties. Gilchrist County was founded in 1925.

passin thru

[quote="believer, post: 565757"]Anyone want to succeed from the North? This question is not intended to start a riot. Im just curious of the possibilities since my present home is divided into two districts in one county. Two separate governing municipalities.[/quote]
 
secede

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="believer">Anyone want to succeed from the North? This question is not intended to start a riot. Im just curious of the possibilities since my present home is divided into two districts in one county. Two separate governing municipalities.</blockquote> 
secede

[quote="passin' thru, post: 565792"]secede[/quote]
 
:rofl:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="passin&amp;#039; thru">secede</blockquote> 
:rofl:

Matt J

SWGB

[quote="DuneLaker, post: 565786"]In the 1830 census there were only 15 counties with a large area where Orlando and Disney World are today just notated as "Indian Territory." That would eliminate some local counties around us. It has been a long time since the legislature made a new county. Florida now has 67 counties. Gilchrist County was founded in 1925.[/quote]

Anybody remember when Disney was trying to become it's own county?

It gave whole new meaning to Mickey Mouse Legislature.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="DuneLaker">In the 1830 census there were only 15 counties with a large area where Orlando and Disney World are today just notated as &quot;Indian Territory.&quot; That would eliminate some local counties around us. It has been a long time since the legislature made a new county. Florida now has 67 counties. Gilchrist County was founded in 1925.</blockquote> 
Anybody remember when Disney was trying to become it&#039;s own county? 
 
It gave whole new meaning to Mickey Mouse Legislature.

[quote="SWGB, post: 565971"]Anybody remember when Disney was trying to become it's own county?

It gave whole new meaning to Mickey Mouse Legislature.[/quote]


It came close by becoming the Reedy Creek Improvement District.  Might as well be its own county.  [url=http://www.rcid.org/]Reedy Creek Improvement District - Lake Buena Vista,Florida[/url]

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="SWGB">Anybody remember when Disney was trying to become it&#039;s own county? 
 
It gave whole new meaning to Mickey Mouse Legislature.</blockquote> 
 
It came close by becoming the Reedy Creek Improvement District. Might as well be its own county. <a href="http://www.rcid.org/" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Reedy Creek Improvement District - Lake Buena Vista,Florida</a>

rdelong43065

[quote="wrobert, post: 566008"]It came close by becoming the Reedy Creek Improvement District.  Might as well be its own county.  [URL="http://www.rcid.org/"]Reedy Creek Improvement District - Lake Buena Vista,Florida[/URL][/quote]

  They can even have their own nuclear power plant if they want.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="wrobert">It came close by becoming the Reedy Creek Improvement District. Might as well be its own county. <a href="http://www.rcid.org/" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Reedy Creek Improvement District - Lake Buena Vista,Florida</a></blockquote> 
 They can even have their own nuclear power plant if they want.

Smiling JOe

[quote=believer]...my present home is divided into two districts in one county.  [B]Two separate governing municipalities[/B].[/quote]
Care to tell us more about this? I've been to numerous County Govt meetings and have never heard of two separate governing municipalities for South Walton, much less one. As I understand it, all of South Walton falls under County Government, divided into two districts, but not two governing bodies. As others have stated, incorporating will create additional taxes for the redundancy of the services ie- city offices, city buildings, city police, city administrators, etc.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="believer">...my present home is divided into two districts in one county. Two separate governing municipalities.</blockquote>Care to tell us more about this? I&#039;ve been to numerous County Govt meetings and have never heard of two separate governing municipalities for South Walton, much less one. As I understand it, all of South Walton falls under County Government, divided into two districts, but not two governing bodies. As others have stated, incorporating will create additional taxes for the redundancy of the services ie- city offices, city buildings, city police, city administrators, etc.

30ABandMan

I believe this issue came up for real in the past 10 yrs or so.  It made the NWF Daily News.  It was shot down by the governor if I recall correctly.  Of course I'm probably wrong and one of you can correct me. :-)

I believe this issue came up for real in the past 10 yrs or so.  It made the NWF Daily News.  It was shot down by the governor if I recall correctly.  Of course I&#039;m probably wrong and one of you can correct me. 🙂

John R

needs to get out more

one thing's for certain, the north would sure be missing the tax revenue from the south.

one thing&#039;s for certain, the north would sure be missing the tax revenue from the south.

Miss Kitty

Meow

I think 30A should get it's own town name.  :wave:
 
30Aville
30Aton
30Ass
30Aspot
30Alanta :biggrin:
 
Any takers?

I think 30A should get it&#039;s own town name. :wave: 
 
30Aville 
30Aton 
30Ass 
30Aspot 
30Alanta 😀 
 
Any takers?

Where is your home? Apparently you are currently staying with family in Seagrove meaning you may not even have a home in Walton County.

northender

Beach Comber

[quote="John R, post: 566435"]one thing's for certain, the north would sure be missing the tax revenue from the south.[/quote]
 
one thing's for certain, the south would sure be missing the fresh water piped 
down south.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="John R">one thing&#039;s for certain, the north would sure be missing the tax revenue from the south.</blockquote> 
one thing&#039;s for certain, the south would sure be missing the fresh water piped 
down south.

[quote="northender, post: 566824"]one thing's for certain, the south would sure be missing the fresh water piped 
down south.[/quote]

You mean those pumps south of the bay and north of 98?  IIRC most of the wells are in the south end of the county.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="northender">one thing&#039;s for certain, the south would sure be missing the fresh water piped 
down south.</blockquote> 
You mean those pumps south of the bay and north of 98? IIRC most of the wells are in the south end of the county.

Bob Wells

I suppose Freport is considered the SOuth part of the county, I will venture to guess they might be PO'ed being considered that also. I think Freeport, Destin Water Users, South Walton Utilities and Regional Utilities all have a stake in the well/ wells in Freeport.

I suppose Freport is considered the SOuth part of the county, I will venture to guess they might be PO&#039;ed being considered that also. I think Freeport, Destin Water Users, South Walton Utilities and Regional Utilities all have a stake in the well/ wells in Freeport.

I'm told that Regional Utilities buys its water for South Walton from the City of Freeport. Also, the majority of the treated sewage water from South Walton is pumped to spray fields on the outskirts of Freeport.

I&#039;m told that Regional Utilities buys its water for South Walton from the City of Freeport. Also, the majority of the treated sewage water from South Walton is pumped to spray fields on the outskirts of Freeport.

believer

Beach Lover

Anyone want to succeed from the North?   This question is not intended to start a riot.  Im just curious of the possibilities since my present home is divided into two districts in one county.  Two separate governing municipalities.

can Walton County split into a N and S district?

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