Several candidates including Mr. Anderson advocated an east/west road through the state forest.
I will not vote for Tony Anderson because of this
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Mr. Chapman and Mr. Imfeld did not express an opinion. I believe the others were Mr. Kramer and Mr. Fletcher.
It disappoints me to hear that Fletcher would support destruction of State Forrest.
The questioning was concerning options to fix the traffic problems. It is an option, as is mass transit systems and off-site parking. Mr. Chapman did state that widening 30-A is not an option and he is correct. The ROW costs would be astronomical.
If I had one...I'd be running for public office. This is why I vote. I will say though that had the needed infrastructure been in place prior to all the development happening in SoWal we wouldn't be where we are right now. It wasn't important enough back then to be made a priority so I fail to see how destroying protected state land is going to make it all better now.
If we keep chipping away at state lands for more development what's left for those who come after us?
From Tony's FB page:
Once again, supporters of my opponent are distorting my position and twisting my words. At last night’s candidate forum, I referenced the need to look at a variety of options for improving infrastructure and reducing traffic congestion in South Walton. We need to review all of our infrastructure needs and options. I also said that I do not believe we should automatically be looking to state forest lands for a solution to expand our roadways. I am on record as strongly opposing development in our state forest lands and always will be. - Tony
Once again, supporters of my opponent are distorting my position and twisting my words. At last night’s candidate forum, I referenced the need to look at a variety of options for improving infrastructure and reducing traffic congestion in South Walton. We need to review all of our infrastructure needs and options. I also said that I do not believe we should automatically be looking to state forest lands for a solution to expand our roadways. I am on record as strongly opposing development in our state forest lands and always will be. - Tony
I'm with you on preserving the forests. And with you on the lack of infrastructure.
Poor leadership with any forward vision, and poor planning will land SoWalton in nearly the same boat as Destin. If not for the forests...we'd be over-run with development.
So we are in agreement. Thank God for someone with some vision. I believe it was partly Governor Graham?
I couldn't hear anything anyone said even with the speakers on blast but I see no reason to doubt Danny's version of what was said or who said it.