New signs are funny

Bob Hudson already posted that info Misty.

I guess I missed that post.

Have you heard the one about the criminal investigation of Bob Hudson hiding behind his wife's skirt by using her email address to impersonate a county official. And this was not a youthful indiscretion 10 years ago by a veteran returning from combat in the Persian Gulf, either.

Lemme get that report and post it for ya. Glass houses, Bob.

I think the difference here is that one candidate has mug shots and convictions. The other, a "subject" of a WCSO investigation is far different. Lots of people have been subjects of "investigations" by WCSO.

When one becomes a political candidate, it opens many doors into one's past. No one has said a criminal history removes one from being elected, just look at Bill Eddins Jr.

Facts are facts and they cannot be disputed. No one is attacking any candidate, just stating facts.

Now a word to Code Enforcement about enforcement. You have a sign ordinance. Please enforce it regarding signage on the beach! I believe it is the same as signage in the scenic cooridor. They should be removed!

What, if any, qualifications are required for a Mosquito Control Commissioner ? What is the reasoning for it to be an elected position ?

Lots of questions left unanswered:

Who Filed the Complaint with Code Enforcement? They do nothing without a formal complaint.

Who removed the signs and then put them back up? For starters...

Just heard Faulks ad on radio.

Wonder how the other two seated commissioners feel about his position?

It may be one thing to go after your opponent, but two seated commissioners? Not too smart.

I'm still up in the air on my vote, but its not going to Faulk. When was the last time Adkinson Law firm threw $$$ at this race???

Red flag for me. They need to keep to their DFS and Freeport charade.

The sign issue is an infintesimal distraction. I am more interested in the last time I was bitten by a mosquito. It was before Bob Hudson became a Commissioner. No, he didn't prevent the bites but he sure did contribute to their not taking place.

I'm still up in the air on my vote, but its not going to Faulk. When was the last time Adkinson Law firm threw $$$ at this race??? Red flag for me. They need to keep to their DFS and Freeport charade.

I tend to agree. I simply can not and will not support any one who would accept campaign contributions from the Adkinson bunch.

On another note...I've been thinking about the no brainer complaint filed on Harris....and for the life of me I can't imagine Clay or Clayton not understanding this one. They can get a drunk off who plunged 60 feet into the bay with a slap on the wrist but can't understand a "Florida Only" license and worse than that...they don't comprehend the laws regarding voting in this State?

Or maybe they wanted Brannon to be the laughing stock of the County....it worked.

Great point about the "ruder incident".

Adkinson contributions are suspicious to me. Looks like Dana Mathews, Mike Adkinsons attorney also donated. That's odd, no...?

I wonder if Mr. Faulk has begged Jay Odom and M C Davis for funding?

I wonder if Mr. Faulk has begged Jay Odom and M C Davis for funding?

why? would that be illegal? who have you generously donated to in this race?

Lots of people have been subjects of "investigations" by WCSO.

For far less reasons than attempting to impersonate a Commissioner.....just ask Ms. Harris.

Great point about the "ruder incident".

Adkinson contributions are suspicious to me. Looks like Dana Mathews, Mike Adkinsons attorney also donated. That's odd, no...?

I would trust any of these names more than yours, since you won't run who are you supporting financially?

Facts You Might Want To Know

1.Mosquito Commissioners Salaries Are Set By The Legislature not the local board.

2. Mosquito Control and Mosquito Districts are a division of the Agriculture Department of the State of Florida which approves budgets prior to adoption by the local governing body.

3.In the State of Florida any governing body that can send you a tax bill) are elected per state statute.

4. Any independent taxing authority that choses to participate in the Florida Retirement System for its employees MUST have all employees participate as a requirement of participation.

5 The Legislature sets the employer and employee contribution rates by what are called "classes".

6. By participating in the FRS system any benefits that are accrued are the legal liability of the State not the District that chooses to participate rather than administering its own plan.

7. A person must be vested in the plan before they are eligible to draw any retirement benefit.

Tomorrow I will discuss misrepresentations and inaccuracy in the 26% tax increase claims being made.

I am glad someone finally told the truth about the Florida Retirement System and how participation works. If a government entity chooses to participate, the future liability is shifted to the State, but ALL employees must be enrolled. The benefit of shifting the liability far outweighs the upfront cost. IMHO.

I am glad someone finally told the truth about the Florida Retirement System and how participation works. If a government entity chooses to participate, the future liability is shifted to the State, but ALL employees must be enrolled. The benefit of shifting the liability far outweighs the upfront cost. IMHO.

Love capturing socialism quotes when they come up.

LOCAL, just good business, no socialism involved. Government entities have historically provided retirement benefits as part of the employee compensation package. In order to facilitate this effort, the state created the Florida Retirement System. So, government entities can participate in the FRS or create their own retirement program. Participation in FRS means that the entity pays the premiums set by the legislature for each class of employee. That ends the liability of the local entity as FRS will pay all benefits. If the entity provides their own program, as does SWFD, then the entity funds the program and is responsible for making up any shortfalls in order to pay benefits.

why? would that be illegal? who have you generously donated to in this race?

Actually, Local was correct. While I don't live in Ebro, I do live outside the district. As far as donations to political candidates go, I don't make direct contributions to any candidate. I do vote, however.

Where is this vaunted response to the 26% tax increase? It's getting late and I have to go to bed after the Series.

Where is this vaunted response to the 26% tax increase? It's getting late and I have to go to bed after the Series.

Here you go plus more.

The Millage rate in 2013-2014 was .1379 mills The Millage rate for 2014-2015 is .1628 mills That is a 18.05 % increase not a 26% tax increase Some additional data. These are the 'Taxable Property Values" for the past 6 years Taxable Values Millage Rate Change
2009 - 14.755 Billion .0998 2010 - 12.457 Billion .0986 -2.298 Billion
2011 - 10,028 Billion .1138 -2.429
Billion 2012 - 9.587 Billion .1138 - .5 Billion
2013 - 9.582 Billion .1138 -.005 Billion
2014 - 10.086 Billion .1379 +.504 Billion
2015 - 11,109 Billion .1628 + 1.023 Billion

As you can see the values we could use for application of a millage rate to fund the budget DROPPED by 24.8 % or 3.646 Billion Dollars.

We did not believe it advisable to raise the millage rate during the worst economic downturn since the great depression.

Reserves are called "reserves" for a reason. They are there to cover major downturns or events.

We had adequate reserves to fund that reduction for 4 years without dropping below the 3 month reserve minimum. At a point in time we were forced to raise the millage to prevent dropping our reserves and then in April we suffered a "rain event" that cause a loss of our building. It had to be repaired and we raised your millage rate.

I Think that checks off another misleading or misunderstood position published far and wide. Not spitting in you face or peeing on your leg.

I can read a balance sheet.

These are a couple of Millage rates for you to compare. [h=2]DEFINITION OF 'MILL RATE'[/h]The amount of tax payable per dollar of the assessed value of a property. The mill rate is based on "mills"; as each mill is one-thousandth of a currency unit, one mill is equivalent to one-tenth of a cent or $0.001. Property tax in dollar terms is calculated by multiplying the assessed property value and the mill rate and dividing by 1,000. As a property may be subject to tax by a number of different authorities, mill rates are set by each taxing authority so as to meet the revenue needs in their budgets. North Walton Mosquito Control .4912 mills or 301% Higher than SWCMCD
Beach Mosquito in Panama City Beach .1438 and they didn't have a $300K +/- building loss

Thanks Bob. I figured you would be watching these figures as a taxpayer as well as a mosquito commissioner- it is kind of "what you do"! I have relied on the Walton County Taxpayers to break it all down for me, and Bob, with his WCTA experience and skills, does the same for SWMCD.

Seems like the badgering you are getting from one particular poster is more personal than a true interest in the facts, but not surprising. Yea! More games, vendettas, and small town politics in Walton County! Shocking!

Actually, all that person has accomplished is to show you are the best candidate for the job.

Thanks Bob. I figured you would be watching these figures as a taxpayer as well as a mosquito commissioner- it is kind of "what you do"! I have relied on the Walton County Taxpayers to break it all down for me, and Bob, with his WCTA experience and skills, does the same for SWMCD.

Seems like the badgering you are getting from one particular poster is more personal than a true interest in the facts, but not surprising. Yea! More games, vendettas, and small town politics in Walton County! Shocking!

Actually, all that person has accomplished is to show you are the best candidate for the job.

No need to overreact. Graytonguy is obviously for the other side and may have issues with Bob Hudson but he has been pretty reserved. I think you may have too much vendetta stuff on your mind. There's plenty of that around but no need to insert it on this discussion.

Kudos to Bob Hudson for being out front and connecting with voters here.