Who Finances A Better South Walton?

[FactorFiction]

I recently looked up the districts for Walton County. Is South Walton considered to be everything south of the Bay? If so, are parts of Districts 1 and 4 actually in South Walton? Clearly District 5 is in South Walton, but if there are parts of Districts 1 and 4 that appear to be in South Walton as well. If this is the case, then South Walton has the potential of 3 Board seats rather than just one. If 3 commissioners came from South Walton, wouldn't that help with the very concerns that ABSW is trying to address? Can someone more knowledgable on the districts shed some light on this?

 

[Bob Wells]

I recently looked up the districts for Walton County. Is South Walton considered to be everything south of the Bay? If so, are parts of Districts 1 and 4 actually in South Walton? Clearly District 5 is in South Walton, but if there are parts of Districts 1 and 4 that appear to be in South Walton as well. If this is the case, then South Walton has the potential of 3 Board seats rather than just one. If 3 commissioners came from South Walton, wouldn't that help with the very concerns that ABSW is trying to address? Can someone more knowledgable on the districts shed some light on this?

You are correct, unless, as some may point out, they are part of the "good old boy" of the politics of Walton County are.

 

[Misty]

You are correct, unless, as some may point out, they are part of the "good old boy" of the politics of Walton County are.

That would largely depend on who is largely supported and endorsed by developers.

 

[FactorFiction]

You are correct, unless, as some may point out, they are part of the "good old boy" of the politics of Walton County are.

It would be helpful if I could tell exactly what the South Walton boundaries are for those two districts other than the Bay. Do you know?

 

[Bob Wells]

Parts of inlet beach and parts of Miramar. The Suppervisor of elections should have a map that breaks it down.

 

[FactorFiction]

Parts of inlet beach and parts of Miramar. The Suppervisor of elections should have a map that breaks it down.

Thanks. I'll check on that Monday.

 

[Bob Wells]

That would largely depend on who is largely supported and endorsed by developers.

Misty, I looked at D5 race and saw the 2 well funded candidates seem to have builders as donors.

 

[Bob Wells]

Thanks. I'll check on that Monday.

Just so you are aware the districts are based on population and Ms McQuinston was a part of the reapportionment for the county if I remember correctly. If you know her she may be able to answer questions about the methodology.

 

[LarsAtTheBeach]

That would largely depend on who is largely supported and endorsed by developers.

Considering your nonstop hatred for builders and developers. I submit:
Unless you live on 500 acres that was handed down to you from your family of Native American Indians, Colonists previously under King George's rule, or passengers on the Mayflower...
Someone, probably a developer, subdivided and built your place of residence.
And, unless you never shop at a grocery store, book store, hardware store, pharmacy...do business with a service provider like doctor, dentist, shoe repair , etc...
Some builder and/or developer made that possible.

 

[Danny Glidewell]

Development in and of itself is neutral. Change is the only constant and is going to occur whether we like it or not. Some people hate change and do not want any more building. This is not likely to ever happen and those individuals will always be unhappy. Others seek to take advantage for their own greed and want to build things that do not fit the environment, the community or the comprehensive plan but will make them a lot of money. These individuals sometimes seek to influence elected officials in order to achieve their goals. They are not the friend of the common citizen. Finally you have the majority who understand that growth means new jobs and opportunity but also want growth that preserves the environment, fits in with the existing community and does not require a multitude of variances to fit the existing ordinances. When voting I look for people in the third category. I also look for people who understand that our county is a diverse community and what works and fits in Santa Rosa Beach does not necessarily work or fit in Freeport, DeFuniak Springs, Mossy Head, Red Bay, Argyle, Glendale or Paxton. And vice versa.
When my Great-Great-Great-Great Grandfather came to Walton County in the 1820's there was a huge forest and not much else. My Great-Great Grandfather was a county commissioner and farmer with the county seat in Eucheeanna and about 3,000 residents who were almost universally farmers like him. My Great-Grandfather was a circuit riding preacher who caught the train to go to his various pastorates in DeFuniak Springs which at the time was a cultural center for the entire region through an organization called Chautauqua. They would not recognize almost anything about Walton County today because things have changed. Just in my lifetime the population has tripled and the financial engine has moved from DeFuniak Springs to the beaches. Things change and we must ensure the changes improve the quality of life and economic opportunity for all of our citizens as well as preserve the environment for our children and grandchildren to enjoy as we have.