County Commissioner Race

Hopefully, the voters won't re-elect any incumbents. I hope the voters will also take the time to find out something about the candidates' qualifications. Some of the candidates have lots of signs up all over, but they don't seem to have very impressive credentials.

Hopefully, the voters won't re-elect any incumbents. I hope the voters will also take the time to find out something about the candidates' qualifications. Some of the candidates have lots of signs up all over, but they don't seem to have very impressive credentials.

I agree. At least not credentials I am looking for in a county commissioner.

Are any candidate platforms posted anywhere on the net? I haven't seen any on here, except one, which I appreciate. Before I decide, I would like to attend a few candidate forums and make an informed decision. If I hear of any forums I will post.

Are any candidate platforms posted anywhere on the net? I haven't seen any on here, except one, which I appreciate. Before I decide, I would like to attend a few candidate forums and make an informed decision. If I hear of any forums I will post.

I'd also like to see a candidates forum, not only for the commissioner's race but also the school board and superintendent. I noticed that the Democrat who qualified for superintendent published some information but the Republican challenger has nothing about herself. On Facebook, her profile is hidden from the public and the only other info I can find is that she's a member of the Tea Party FB group. I'm not interested in seeing a name on a sign, I'd like to know a little about a candidate's education, work experience and what exactly they plan to bring to the position.

I'm not interested in seeing a name on a sign, I'd like to know a little about a candidate's education, work experience and what exactly they plan to bring to the position.

I think some of the Republicans think that all they have to do is let you know their party affiliation and that is enough. The same thing happens in largely Democratic areas, I am sure. We just have to make them all understand that we will defeat them if they are not accountable to us.

I'm not inclined to vote for anyone who doesn't put out some information about themselves. It makes me wonder if some people run as a diversion to assure the election of someone else.

I think some of the Republicans think that all they have to do is let you know their party affiliation and that is enough. The same thing happens in largely Democratic areas, I am sure. We just have to make them all understand that we will defeat them if they are not accountable to us.

I haven't seen much accountability in Walton county. As far as the county commission race goes, I suspect Ms. Jones will be re-elected simply because the people voting against her will split the votes among the other candidates. She undoubtedly will receive the most funding. There are no runoffs in Florida are there? At this point I don't know who I'll vote for but it won't be for any incumbents except the ones running without opposition.

I have a election web site: www.electtimpauls.com that provides alot of information about me, and what I think needs to be done. Contact info is there too. Tim Pauls (R) Candidate for Commissioner D-5

Some food for thought and a question or two. There were two candidates for Dist. 5 until late May or early June. The choice was clear, either the incumbent or the challenger, Cindy Meadows. All at once, Tim Paul enters the race at the last minute. I do not understand why he did not make his intentions known much earlier. What he will do is split the vote, pure and simple. Was this his intention once Ms. Meadows announced that she would run? This is exactly what happened the last time in Dist. 5 when Alan Osborne and Bob Hudson split the vote. ann watson is correct. The only solution is for voters to realize this is happening and act accordingly.

Cindy Meadows was a Walton County Commissioner for all the people of Walton County. Observing her for all of her term, I saw no special interests given any leeway whatsoever and that was during the time of the most development in South Walton. It is my understanding that she did not run again due to extenuating personal circumstances. She deserves to finish the good work she did so well previously.

WCSD Superintendent race info

see the following posted today

https://sites.google.com/site/wzepam1460/news/rosemaryraglespeaksagainstesechanges

I understand that the board meeting on Wednesday night was very interesting. A friend who attended said that Chairman Wallace was particularly irritated at some comments and questions.

Some food for thought and a question or two. There were two candidates for Dist. 5 until late May or early June. The choice was clear, either the incumbent or the challenger, Cindy Meadows. All at once, Tim Paul enters the race at the last minute. I do not understand why he did not make his intentions known much earlier. What he will do is split the vote, pure and simple. Was this his intention once Ms. Meadows announced that she would run? This is exactly what happened the last time in Dist. 5 when Alan Osborne and Bob Hudson split the vote. ann watson is correct. The only solution is for voters to realize this is happening and act accordingly.

Cindy Meadows was a Walton County Commissioner for all the people of Walton County. Observing her for all of her term, I saw no special interests given any leeway whatsoever and that was during the time of the most development in South Walton. It is my understanding that she did not run again due to extenuating personal circumstances. She deserves to finish the good work she did so well previously.

I totally agree. She is in touch with south Walton and how to represent us and what we need.

Mr Pauls:

On you website did you mention how you barricaded Butler Elementary so the school buses couldn't use the right of your property to get the children to school or home?

Did you mention how you combined three residential lots with a commercial lot on 30A while you were office for your own personal gain of a sale over a million bucks?

The Voters of Walton County beware!

In the district 3 race it looks like Mr. Imfield is far and away the most qualified. I haven't met either candidate but if credentials mean anything he looks more promising.

I've had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Imfeld. He is as impressive in person as he is on paper. Of the several really good candidates for the 5 spots, he has both financial acumen and experience in county government in excess of the others. He likewise has a reputation for integrity that we sorely need. He is his own man and not a front for the usual vested interests. He will get my vote.

I've had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Imfeld. He is as impressive in person as he is on paper. Of the several really good candidates for the 5 spots, he has both financial acumen and experience in county government in excess of the others. He likewise has a reputation for integrity that we sorely need. He is his own man and not a front for the usual vested interests. He will get my vote.

I couldn't agree more and he will get mine as well. For what its worth, and that's not much, here are my other choices as I feel those who feel strongly about elections should not be above saying for whom they will vote. Dist. 1 Bill Fletcher
Dist. 5 Cindy Meadows

I have been a resident of Walton county for the past 14 years, a property owner for 30 years and a business owner here for 18 years. During that time the most responsible commissioner we have had has been Cindy Meadows. In my view most of the other commissioners have used the office to promote agendas that were in their personal interest, their business interest, or their cronies business interest. Those that were not
Furthering their own interests were too weak kneed to stand up for the interests of their constituents. Cindy was often the only vote standing against the narrow interest of a developer.
The last thing we need is to have a developer (Tim Pauls) back on the Board.

Cindy will get my vote, too, and I'm inclined toward Mr. Fletcher principally on the basis of your being impressed with him, Andy. I'm reserving judgment until I meet him and hear more directly from him, but he's looking good.

Pay attention. Ms Jones email correspondence has been subpoenaed by the FBI. Not saying she is guilty of anything, just saying there is an investigation. Can she concentrate on that and serve the county?

I like Cindy and Fletcher as well. But remember, no matter what, ALL INCUMBENTS MUST GO! C. Jones, Anderson, Coley, are the targets in the primary. We'll finish the job in November.

We'll be voting for Cindy in this house. Thanks Andy A and lazin&drinkin for the advice about Mr. Imfeld and Mr. Fletcher. It's time to clean house!

I totally agree. She is in touch with south Walton and how to represent us and what we need.

Ditto. She was not beholden to any special interest. She is not a developer, real estate agent or builder. Even though I am not a Republican, I have no problem whatsoever voting for her. She is the best candidate. As soon as election fever started, I noticed that Cecelia Jones became much more vocal and visible. What a game she plays!

Don't pass up a chance to meet and chat with Rick Roberts, he makes good sense about govt. And could be a good choice

I guess I'm the only person that remembers Cindy Meadows wanting 150 acres of Point Washington State Forest for a public swimming pool. One reason I recall this is that after a meeting she pointed her car keys in my face and said "Not to call anyone in Tallahassee until I'd cleared it through her" She obviously forgot about the first Amendment to the United States Constitution.
http://news.google.com/newspapers?n...VaY8AAAAIBAJ&sjid=qPcFAAAAIBAJ&pg=683,1796602

I guess I'm the only person that remembers Cindy Meadows wanting 150 acres of Point Washington State Forest for a public swimming pool. One reason I recall this is that after a meeting she pointed her car keys in my face and said "Not to call anyone in Tallahassee until I'd cleared it through her" She obviously forgot about the first Amendment to the United States Constitution.
http://news.google.com/newspapers?n...VaY8AAAAIBAJ&sjid=qPcFAAAAIBAJ&pg=683,1796602

Must be. It certainly is not on my radar as a reason not to vote for her.