WALTON COUNTY suffers outbreak of on-the-job harassment suits under BCC Chairwoman Jones.
Finally, county employees have had enough harassment from Commissioner Jones, her political cronies, and her husband Jerry Jones. From being bullied to resign to being followed home by Jerry Jones, the employees have spoken up and said "enough is enough". Multiple harassment suits with more to come have been filed against Jones' in her quest to "run" every nook and cranny of the county and to place only "yes" men and women in positions of authority.
Incidences of placing "favorites",relatives and
relatives of friends in positions of
authority, not following hiring procedures, treating employees with disdain and vitriol, being intimately involved in daily county operations (which is not allowed ),
Involvement in code cases where complaints have been filed against friends and businesses,
to using her husband as her bully stick, are just a few of the complaints Jones will have to answer.
Bravo to those who refuse to let this go on at the expense of the tax paying citizens who have been promised honest, ethical behavior from her. (See her Campaign mailings.)
Time to clean house?Time to take back ""Our Walton" from those whose only interest is power over people, money and the benefits of office?
You betcha. Because evil prevails when good men and women do nothing.
And Walton had some very good men and women working for the citizens.
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In addition to all the BS Cecilia Jones has done there is also this...thanks Danny Glidewell for the info.
In all the media reports about the alleged harassment of county employees by a county commissioner, one thing has not been discussed that is potentially very damaging to the county taxpayers. The county has two deputy administrators, one female and one male. The female has been employed by the county approximately 26 years while her male counterpart has been employed by Walton County approximately 10 years. Yet the male employee makes approximately 26,000 dollars more than the female. This is in black and white on the county pay schedule and it is apparently a violation of the Equal Pay Act of 1963 which states: "No employer having employees subject to any provisions of this section [section 206 of title 29 of the United States Code] shall discriminate, within any establishment in which such employees are employed, between employees on the basis of sex by paying wages to employees in such establishment at a rate less than the rate at which he pays wages to employees of the opposite sex in such establishment for equal work on jobs[,] the performance of which requires equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions, except where such payment is made pursuant to (i) a seniority system; (ii) a merit system; (iii) a system which measures earnings by quantity or quality of production; or (iv) a differential based on any other factor other than sex [...] [2] "
I cannot believe that this has been allowed to happen and cannot believe that petty politics could be allowed to place the taxpayers at risk. In the 21st Century it is hard to comprehend that such a thing could happen.
In all the media reports about the alleged harassment of county employees by a county commissioner, one thing has not been discussed that is potentially very damaging to the county taxpayers. The county has two deputy administrators, one female and one male. The female has been employed by the county approximately 26 years while her male counterpart has been employed by Walton County approximately 10 years. Yet the male employee makes approximately 26,000 dollars more than the female. This is in black and white on the county pay schedule and it is apparently a violation of the Equal Pay Act of 1963 which states: "No employer having employees subject to any provisions of this section [section 206 of title 29 of the United States Code] shall discriminate, within any establishment in which such employees are employed, between employees on the basis of sex by paying wages to employees in such establishment at a rate less than the rate at which he pays wages to employees of the opposite sex in such establishment for equal work on jobs[,] the performance of which requires equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions, except where such payment is made pursuant to (i) a seniority system; (ii) a merit system; (iii) a system which measures earnings by quantity or quality of production; or (iv) a differential based on any other factor other than sex [...] [2] "
I cannot believe that this has been allowed to happen and cannot believe that petty politics could be allowed to place the taxpayers at risk. In the 21st Century it is hard to comprehend that such a thing could happen.
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Does anyone find it interesting that both complaints were against Cecilia Jones and her husband was also included. Cecilia keeps telling the media and being quoted in the News that she takes these seriously and there will be an investigation. Hell, the investigation is only about her wrong doings and she is the spokes person for the county!!!! You can not make this crazy stuff up
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www.facebook.com/suzane.harris/videos/10210837013417641/Great video with some very compelling information.
This is a very corrupt County.
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I have had calls today saying they have been told to notify the sheriff on workplace harrassment complaints. My opinion is NO, not under any condition.
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Absolutely NOT. Why give information to someone who won't act on it?
These issues are internal HR problems for the County to deal with.
IF the county was to determine that the allegations rise to the level of a criminal complaint, they'd need to document that and notify THEIR employee of such. Just hope the deputy that responded to the Kindal's Hair Salon doesn't get assigned your case...
Any County Employee with a similar issues needs to seek the advice of a good attorney.
These issues are internal HR problems for the County to deal with.
IF the county was to determine that the allegations rise to the level of a criminal complaint, they'd need to document that and notify THEIR employee of such. Just hope the deputy that responded to the Kindal's Hair Salon doesn't get assigned your case...
Any County Employee with a similar issues needs to seek the advice of a good attorney.
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The Harrassment complaints were all against Commissioner Mrs. Jones and her husband Jerry. They were addressed to Larry Jones county manager and to Sidney Noyes. NOW THE BIG QUESTION IS why is Cecilia the person on TV, in the news and on the record for the answers to the press . In the Sun Newspaper and the North West Daily News and Defuniak Herald her comment was " We take this matter seriously and have engaged outside legal counsel to investigate this situation. Is this the Wolf guarding the hen house.
NEWS FLASH the outside council who was to interview Dede Hinote would not interview her with her attorney present. He would only talk to her if she was not represented in the interview by council. How the hell thought up this???? Is this Cecilia what you call taking the matter seriously????
I guess when a lawsuit is filed by employees then they can have their council present. What a railroad job this appears to be by Mrs. Jones. Stay tuned the best is yet to come Cecilia.
NEWS FLASH the outside council who was to interview Dede Hinote would not interview her with her attorney present. He would only talk to her if she was not represented in the interview by council. How the hell thought up this???? Is this Cecilia what you call taking the matter seriously????
I guess when a lawsuit is filed by employees then they can have their council present. What a railroad job this appears to be by Mrs. Jones. Stay tuned the best is yet to come Cecilia.
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County employees have a chain of command that they must follow or they risk being terminated according to the policy manual. Sounds like a set up to me...NO, don't do it, follow your chain of command.
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Cecilia Jones just keeps digging the hole deeper and deeper...pretty soon she won't be able to crawl out the hole shes dug for herself.
P.S. Its going to be allot of fun covering her in the hole shes dug for herself with the fill dirt shes been giving away for free to an EX Commish.
P.S. Its going to be allot of fun covering her in the hole shes dug for herself with the fill dirt shes been giving away for free to an EX Commish.
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Cecilia Jones just keeps digging the hole deeper and deeper...pretty soon she won't be able to crawl out the hole shes dug for herself.Love the Fill Dirt reference...
P.S. Its going to be allot of fun covering her in the hole shes dug for herself with the fill dirt shes been giving away for free to an EX Commish.
KP thinks its funny too.
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How does the crow taste?Big, Big Shout out to the Herald / Breeze Paper for their latest issue with the C. Jones scandal on the front page!
Thank you! I love your new Internet format too! Looks like you have made some great strides forward.
Caw! Caw! Caw!
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Cecilia Jones talks to Buddy Wright about her charges . What is county attorney doing ? Also heard County is telling people Jerry Jones is not a county employee so he can not be told what to do. Bull sh—. Is is right for a Commissioners husband to go to other commissioners and ask for these to vote to fire an employee he and his wife do not like. That is a go between to get votes. If this e mail I got is true I guess it proves what sleez bags we are dealing with.
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There was never any doubt in my mind about what sleaze bags the County is having to deal with.
I hope the South end has seen the error of their ways in voting her back into office.
I hope the South end has seen the error of their ways in voting her back into office.
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Suzanne...remember last year when Jerry Jones went to all the political forums and told anyone foolish enough to listen to him how T. Anderson was having a "thing" with his wife C. Jones? Remember also he filed to run against T. Anderson on the last day of qualifying but came up cash short in his wallet?
Then just as suddenly as he created all the ruckus he went silent? Just my opinion, but someone on the County dole is paying him to 1.) keep his mouth shut, 2.) harass county employees, 3.) intimidate women and bully them. He don't do
for free!
Then just as suddenly as he created all the ruckus he went silent? Just my opinion, but someone on the County dole is paying him to 1.) keep his mouth shut, 2.) harass county employees, 3.) intimidate women and bully them. He don't do
for free!
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Suzanne...remember last year when Jerry Jones went to all the political forums and told anyone foolish enough to listen to him how T. Anderson was having a "thing" with his wife C. Jones? Remember also he filed to run against T. Anderson on the last day of qualifying but came up cash short in his wallet?
Then just as suddenly as he created all the ruckus he went silent? Just my opinion, but someone on the County dole is paying him to 1.) keep his mouth shut, 2.) harass county employees, 3.) intimidate women and bully them. He don't do
There is no loyalty among thieves! Old saying, but still holds true today!
Friend or foe, husband or wife, it doesn't matter to them. Their greed and thirst for money and power trumps all the above.
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Suzanne...remember last year when Jerry Jones went to all the political forums and told anyone foolish enough to listen to him how T. Anderson was having a "thing" with his wife C. Jones? Remember also he filed to run against T. Anderson on the last day of qualifying but came up cash short in his wallet?Well he can not imtemidate me. He is just a crazy fool. Someone offered me a tape of Jerry and Cecilia’s tape when they were both married on school board having a —- supposedly. Must have truth as they are now married. Just can not make this up.
Then just as suddenly as he created all the ruckus he went silent? Just my opinion, but someone on the County dole is paying him to 1.) keep his mouth shut, 2.) harass county employees, 3.) intimidate women and bully them. He don't do
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I would only talk to Larry Jones or an attorney
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Cecilia Jones talks to Buddy Wright about her charges . What is county attorney doing ? Also heard County is telling people Jerry Jones is not a county employee so he can not be told what to do. Bull sh—. Is is right for a Commissioners husband to go to other commissioners and ask for these to vote to fire an employee he and his wife do not like. That is a go between to get votes. If this e mail I got is true I guess it proves what sleez bags we are dealing with.
True! He's not a county employee! So why DOES he know so much about county business? AND how does Robert Nelson know so much about county business? Oh yeah! There's a video that I recall watching a few days ago of A commissioner informing Robert. ( thought it was humorous! A LEAK looking for a leak).
Wonder if there could be evidence of another commissioner leaking COUNTY BUSINESS!!! Commissioner Jones, perhaps? Years ago there was supposedly tapes of ... Oh, never mind, that wasn't county business that was just pillow talk between two married people. ( at least now they are married to EACH OTHER) Beach FanaticAuthor
This is not going to magically disappear.
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If county employees were moved 3 times and protective measures were taken to prevent Jerry Jones from entering office space of County employees including the changing of key pads to key fobs on interior and exterior doors and a security issue is still outstanding at the public works building where Jerry Jones enters through the back door, the County Administrator HAD TO KNOW. Why hasn't Jerry Jones been issued a restraining order to stay off County property? Who is the County really protecting...a petty tyrant and her husband or County employees who want to do their job in safe working conditions?
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This is really becoming even more disturbing than I first ever imagined it could.
This guy has a weapon, on County Property? I believe there is a prohibition for Government Buildings if one has a lawful concealed carry permit.
This is simply dangerous to the county employees and those citizens that have to go to government facilities as this guy may be lurking anywhere.
The fact that he is the husband of the woman named in the complaint, subject of an active investigation and elected official is even more mind numbing.
What is Mike Adkinson doing about this? Anything? Probably not.
This needs to go to FDLE or perhaps the Attorney Generals Office.
Everyone is entitled to Due Process, but in this instance, this is a safety issue that needs to be addressed immediately.
This guy has a weapon, on County Property? I believe there is a prohibition for Government Buildings if one has a lawful concealed carry permit.
This is simply dangerous to the county employees and those citizens that have to go to government facilities as this guy may be lurking anywhere.
The fact that he is the husband of the woman named in the complaint, subject of an active investigation and elected official is even more mind numbing.
What is Mike Adkinson doing about this? Anything? Probably not.
This needs to go to FDLE or perhaps the Attorney Generals Office.
Everyone is entitled to Due Process, but in this instance, this is a safety issue that needs to be addressed immediately.
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@John G wrote:
There isn't one single person in charge in Walton County government with the kahunas to take this there! Why?
Another Commissioner could do it, as could the County Administrator but they all sit looking like deaf mutes when confronted with C. Jones BS!
This needs to go to FDLE or perhaps the Attorney Generals Office.
There isn't one single person in charge in Walton County government with the kahunas to take this there! Why?
Another Commissioner could do it, as could the County Administrator but they all sit looking like deaf mutes when confronted with C. Jones BS!
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It is a House of Cards, sitting, waiting, for years for A breath...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyx5lvqKFEw
(I own no rights to this song)
"House Of Cards"
(originally by Richard & Linda Thompson)
Oh the rain is falling (blow blow down)
And the wild wind roars (blow blow down)
It'll shake your windows (blow blow down)
And rattle your doors (blow blow down)
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They're washing the streets (blow blow down)
With the blood of your kind (blow blow down)
Ah look over your shoulder (blow blow down)
They are right behind (blow blow down)
Oh blow down this house of cards
Blow down this house of cards
The birds are wheeling (blow blow down)
Up above your head (blow blow down)
Ah your days are numbered (blow blow down)
You're as good as dead (blow blow down)
Ah blow down this house of cards
Blow down this house of cards
This very fine house (blow blow down)
Of great renown (blow blow down)
It's cracked and shaking (blow blow down)
And a-tumbling down (blow blow down)
Ah blow down this house of cards
Blow down this house of cards
Blow down this house of cards
Oh blow down this house of cards
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyx5lvqKFEw
(I own no rights to this song)
"House Of Cards"
(originally by Richard & Linda Thompson)
Oh the rain is falling (blow blow down)
And the wild wind roars (blow blow down)
It'll shake your windows (blow blow down)
And rattle your doors (blow blow down)
Ah blow down this house of cards
Blow down this house of cards
They're washing the streets (blow blow down)
With the blood of your kind (blow blow down)
Ah look over your shoulder (blow blow down)
They are right behind (blow blow down)
Oh blow down this house of cards
Blow down this house of cards
The birds are wheeling (blow blow down)
Up above your head (blow blow down)
Ah your days are numbered (blow blow down)
You're as good as dead (blow blow down)
Ah blow down this house of cards
Blow down this house of cards
This very fine house (blow blow down)
Of great renown (blow blow down)
It's cracked and shaking (blow blow down)
And a-tumbling down (blow blow down)
Ah blow down this house of cards
Blow down this house of cards
Blow down this house of cards
Oh blow down this house of cards
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