I believe the reason what you call the "postponements" is to give ample time to the public to consider the proposed ordinance. The BCC wants to hold a public hearing in Defuniak, to allow the citizens of north Walton a chance to speak on the issue. I believe the regular scheduled BCC meeting for June 23 was moved to June 30 due to conflict of schedules.
I believe at least two public hearings are required for such ordinance, but I'm uncertain.
Let me say this, at the BCC meeting in South Walton regarding the first public hearing of this proposed ordinance, there was a good turn out of concerned people, including town officials, bar/restaurant owners, musicians, and patrons of such places. What lacked in my opinion was the lack of public expression on record. Everyone who showed up, should have stood in line and spoken, on record, even if it was to simply state their name and that they agreed with other speakers that they were against the proposed ordinance as written. That would have impact. Filling the seats says a little bit, but when everyone is willing to publicly voice their opinion on record, that has major impact.
That is exactly what I hope people will do at the June 30 BCC meeting in Defuniak. Speak out, or have your voice and thoughts unheard. I'm sure that many people have huge emotions regarding this matter, and that is fine, but leave some of those at the door when you walk in the Court Room. Be passionate, but don't be so pissed off that you can't clearly state your thoughts on the issue. Just my two cents.
I believe at least two public hearings are required for such ordinance, but I'm uncertain.
Let me say this, at the BCC meeting in South Walton regarding the first public hearing of this proposed ordinance, there was a good turn out of concerned people, including town officials, bar/restaurant owners, musicians, and patrons of such places. What lacked in my opinion was the lack of public expression on record. Everyone who showed up, should have stood in line and spoken, on record, even if it was to simply state their name and that they agreed with other speakers that they were against the proposed ordinance as written. That would have impact. Filling the seats says a little bit, but when everyone is willing to publicly voice their opinion on record, that has major impact.
That is exactly what I hope people will do at the June 30 BCC meeting in Defuniak. Speak out, or have your voice and thoughts unheard. I'm sure that many people have huge emotions regarding this matter, and that is fine, but leave some of those at the door when you walk in the Court Room. Be passionate, but don't be so pissed off that you can't clearly state your thoughts on the issue. Just my two cents.
