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[Danny Glidewell]

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.

 

[j p nettles]

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.

 

[graytonbeachguy]

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

 

[Bob Hudson]

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

 

[Jdarg]

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.

 

[Truman]

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.

 

[Jdarg]

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.

 

[Andy A]

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]

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!

 

[ShallowsNole]

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.