New signs are funny

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.

There is plenty of need to insert this in the discussion. It totally exists and needs to stop, as it is a taint on every local election. When a small group plays dirty with each other, it affects all of us.

Kudos to Bob also for posting under his actual name.

Jdarg, both you and Bob Hudson rock! And I say that most sincerely even if I do disagree with most of your political positions. We need more of what you do and say for the betterment of Walton County.

Jdarg, both you and Bob Hudson rock! And I say that most sincerely even if I do disagree with most of your political positions. We need more of what you do and say for the betterment of Walton County.

Andy A my friend, you and I are living proof that partisan politics has no place at the local level!

Let's just everybody hold hands and sing now.

Sorry y'all. I'm sticking with Jim. He is not a yes-man nor a follower, he doesn't have to write an essay to explain something, and he can be trusted.

And don't pick on Graytonguy. He asks the questions that some of us are not in a position to ask.

A candidate forum would've been very helpful for this position. Or maybe I missed it?

There was a Republican Ladies Luncheon - at least I think that was the name of it; Bob can correct me if I am wrong - where each candidate spoke. Happened a few Wednesdays ago and since I work during the day I couldn't have gone anyway, but I didn't hear about it until a week after it was over, and only then it was in a conversation with my candidate. If there were other county races being decided in this election I am sure there would have been more forums. But there won't be one now that early voting is in full swing.

Grayton beach guy, Bonnie, Scott and LLoyd, I did not order, buy or pay for any signs for any candidate. You are all letting your hatred for me drive you to act in my opinion like fools.

Suzanne Harris

Grayton beach guy, Bonnie, Scott and LLoyd, I did not order, buy or pay for any signs for any candidate. You are all letting your hatred for me drive you to act in my opinion like fools.

Suzanne Harris

Who said anything about you? Or do you believe everything is about you?

Go to the 3rd post I think by Grayton Beach Guy posted on 10/24 at 3:25pm. All I ask is that when you accuse me of something have guts enough to post your name. Actually I think Grayton Beach Guy is actually Grayton beach Girl.

Percentages sometimes lead a person to the wrong conclusion unless you understand the real life meaning of a "ficticious 26% tax increase". That number jumps at you. The SWCMCD TRUE % increase for 2015 is 18%. This year I will pay $23.14 for Mosquito Control which includes the TRUE Tax Increase. Last year I paid $19.21 or $3.93. That's less than 2 cups of coffee. Yes its a 18 % Increase and I will contribute that $3.93 to help repair the SWCMCD building, purchase 2 new trucks and all of the other items within the budget that increased. I am not downplaying the fact that its an 18% increase - I'm just trying to express it in real dollars. I have provided the documentation to show the "real facts" and done it without attacking the posters that asked questions. None have even acknowledged that there are material misrepresentations by those that post them, print them, stand on the roadside with a large banner and present them as "accurate". For Shallownoles i have added a graphic to shorten the post. Anyone that continues to defend or continue using those number are contributing to the misrepresentations unless you prove me wrong. The graphic below expresses my feelings about those misrepresentations Succinctly.

Image removed and replace with this statement. I did not realize that was copyrighted.

Those numbers are a blatant misrepresentation of fact.

Thank you, Bob. That is exactly what I ask for in an earlier post. How much in actual dollars will my taxes increase per $100,000 of evaluation? I can see by your post it won't be much and I welcome the much needed new trucks and other needed items.

Careful, Mr. Hudson. Truth-O-Meter is a registered trademark of Politifact.com. They might take offense of someone using their image.

Careful, Mr. Hudson. Truth-O-Meter is a registered trademark of Politifact.com. They might take offense of someone using their image.

But you have no counter to what he presented?

I haven't seen what the other candidates are actually bringing to this position in terms of qualifications and experience. If there is a candidate bio somewhere and someone could post it that would be helpful.

Instead of attacking be incumbent, could we please see some concrete information about the other candidates?

I am also okay with giving up 2 cups of coffee for the year to pay for The few dollars of the increase.

Experience...Jim Crawford served excellently on this board for years...12 years, if I'm not mistaken. Very familiar with the operation and employees of the Mosquito Control. Owner-operator of Crawford-Sugar Properties; also works in construction with his brother. As a businessman and heavy-equipment operator, he knows not only numbers but he also knows how to maintain ditches and drainage - and is willing to do the work himself if it needs to be done.

And not that it matters to anyone else, but I've known him for forty years and he is one of the few people that I would trust with my life. That has nothing to do with mosquitos, but I know he cares deeply about the citizens of South Walton. He is not a politician (and refuses to "politick") but instead a hard worker. It was a shock when he lost two years ago but it was largely due to the fact that our area has grown and not everybody knows him anymore. Those who do know him know that what I've said is true, and he is in awe of the support he has received.

This is my last post in this thread. Wishing everyone a wonderful fall weekend.

I haven't seen what the other candidates are actually bringing to this position in terms of qualifications and experience. If there is a candidate bio somewhere and someone could post it that would be helpful.

Instead of attacking be incumbent, could we please see some concrete information about the other candidates?

I am also okay with giving up 2 cups of coffee for the year to pay for The few dollars of the increase.

What "qualifications" are you looking for? There are no real qualifications for any office in the state of Florida. For most voters in Walton county, if one is a member of the First Baptist Church, a member of the Tea Party or other affiliation with the Walton County political machine that's good enough. It seems to me that Mr. Hudson has done a good job and he's always fourthcoming and honest in what he has to say. That's a refreshing change from most of Walton county's politicians.

Looks like candidates are allowed to spew false info on the radio. You pay (bonnie) you get the play...

Sad that $$$ buys your way. Spread false info to low info voters and cross fingers.

Ronnie is probably a good guy but has just been snookered by the powers with $$$.

Sad but he'll figure it out. Maybe not soon enough.

I hope he is planning to denounce his free insurance and benefits IF he's elected. He'd be double dipping. He's got Tri-care ins.

One cannot also dispute that he has a criminal history. Not sure that's the resume of a guy I want running anything, but he'd fit in.

As for the others: one is very knowledgeable of current Mosquito activity while the other has Ben in the past... Neither have rap sheets...

Ronnie isn't the first guy that his "supporters" have used. It's what they do.

Walton County- once again, doing its best!

I hope he is planning to denounce his free insurance and benefits IF he's elected. He'd be double dipping. He's got Tri-care ins.

As a retiree, I am allowed to have TRICARE and other health care.

The SWCMCD Commissioners altered the Benefits plan for new employees in 2013.

Those who are employed after that date do not receive the same benefits. There are currently 2 employees that fall into the new class.

1. There is no spousal medical payment by the District and they do not receive the $1250.00 supplemental insurance.

2. Commissioners elected after that date would fall in the new benefits category.

3. Part time employees have no company provided benefits. Never have contrary to what people have been told.

4. Not all employees participate in all of the benefits that are available.

5. The benefits package available to those employees hired prior to the creation of a new package (new employee group) Was created more than 10 years ago.

Those ads are a gross misrepresentation of the real facts.

Some people care very little about the facts, their only desire is their own agenda and power. And their advertising is designed to deceive people instead of informing them about what they want to see accomplished. It seems the same group of people are behind every one of these campaigns and their money and support comes with a price.

As a retiree, I am allowed to have TRICARE and other health care.

I understand that. My point is that Faulk is bashing the alleged "Cadillac Benefits Package" (His words from his radio ad), so I just want to make sure he won't be taking the County benefits if he should be elected.

Speaking of Cadillac Benefits, how about Cecila Jones' three months of FREE Health Insurance for Jerry??? That's a Cadillac...

I understand that. My point is that Faulk is bashing the alleged "Cadillac Benefits Package" (His words from his radio ad), so I just want to make sure he won't be taking the County benefits if he should be elected. Speaking of Cadillac Benefits, how about Cecila Jones' three months of FREE Health Insurance for Jerry??? That's a Cadillac...

what's funny is how this was posted in the future @12:15pm and its 11:40 all on 11/3/14

What's funny is what the person misrepresenting the "tax increase" actually pays in property taxes. He pays "Nothing", "Zip" , "Nada" "A big goose egg". This is his tax bill.



So much for a 26% tax increase.

Oh yeah here his tax bill on this from last year.


Oh my - his taxes actually decrease by 334 %

I got my tax bill in the mail today. My charge for mosquito control was a tremendous $17.00. I think I'll move out of SoWal with such outlandish taxes. (Please note the sarcasm)