Redistricting Walton County

After following this thread since it's inception I must now ask the question - " What office is Dune Laker running for in 2012 ? "

Not intending to imply anything, but Dunelaker may feel this is the best use of his/her time and does not plan on running for anything, but the committee could a have different reason for the proposed map other than it is the best for the county. I know I was called out for calling out a fellow poster for not running for office just feel that Bob was right on that one until I saw the above post. I might have missed it, but who is on the Redistricting Committee.

I am not implying anything by asking Dune Laker if they are going to be a candidate.

We need options in that district and if they are even thinking about it I highly encourage he/she to start early by announcing their intention.

Sure sounds like a candidate to me. The question is what office if any.

I am not implying anything by asking Dune Laker if they are going to be a candidate.

We need options in that district and if they are even thinking about it I highly encourage he/she to start early by announcing their intention.

Sure sounds like a candidate to me. The question is what office if any.

Hey, Bob. Your intentions are okay with me, but absolutely no plans to run. I'm probably too informed, honest and independent to suit backroom boy's purposes. Just truly care about all the people in Walton County. Who will run from Sandestin in now District 4, or WaterColor in now District 5, or WaterSound North in now District 1 is a mystery. District 1 with its sliver of SoWal, mostly empty census blocks, and just developing WaterSound north home, business, airport district will be a challenge fielding a candidate from SoWal. I don't think someone hanging out at Shades on the Loop, Terrace or tent camping in the wilderness will be able to claim that as residency. Probably plenty of Freeport District 1 candidates or someone Lloyd Blue has selected to protect and promote his, old buddies from DeFuniak and client's development interests in the West Bay airport area. It is not just Sandestin that is split up by this plan, but WaterSound, and it takes out Pt. Washington that has been with SoWal nearly 200 years. A real historical shame.

Not intending to imply anything, but Dunelaker may feel this is the best use of his/her time and does not plan on running for anything, but the committee could a have different reason for the proposed map other than it is the best for the county. I know I was called out for calling out a fellow poster for not running for office just feel that Bob was right on that one until I saw the above post. I might have missed it, but who is on the Redistricting Committee.

One or two on the committee have and could run for office. Most redistricting committee members just sat like bumps on a log and said nothing during most public meetings other than yes to vote for plan 3D as prompted. Nice people, but not up to or prepared for the complicated job. One committee member is way too valuable for working the smoke filled backroom deals to run for office. Meeting open meeting laws, etc. would be way too inconvenient and not provide enough payback.

The Redistricting Committee's map recommendation (3D) is being presented to the county commission at the July 12 meeting, according to the meeting agenda. The map proposal can be viewed as part of the meeting agenda on the county web site, www.co.walton.fl.us, under "Agendas and Minutes" by selecting "Commission Agendas" and then the meeting date. The meeting starts at 4 p.m. and takes place at the South Walton Annex. For a redistricting map to be adopted, both the county commission and school board will have to approve it.

Thanks for schedule. Looks like meeting starts at 4 p.m. and will be over about 5 p.m. Guess vote may even take place before public comments to commissioners on redistricting topic. Vote is most likely set, anyway. Should be enlightening one way or the other.

Walton County commissioners vote yes on 3d by unanimous decision. Walton County grew by 15 thousand residents in the most recent US census - 90 percent in SoWal. Parts of South Walton will now fall into districts one, four and five.

Looking at the map they chose in the paper, I can see why Dunelaker has been concerned about it meeting the criteria.

Will be interesting to see what the higher ups say about it.

The county redistricting proposal goes before the school board at its July 19 meeting for discussion and/or action. It's listed on the agenda under Agenda Action Items and Administration. Link to the agenda: http://www.walton.k12.fl.us/board/m...- Opening - Agenda - 2 - 07192011 - Toni.pdf

Thanks Miz - you do great work!

You too, Kurt!