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Official Statement from Walton County Administration About Website

Jim Tucker avatar
Jim TuckerBeach Fanatic
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Anyone know what this means?

In response to several inquiries from the general public, the Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) wishes to make clear that it continues to maintain a single website, as it has for many years, and is not affiliated with any other site.

The official website for Walton County is www.co.walton.fl.us.

Simply click on this link and save it to your Favorites so that you can always be sure that you are viewing the official BCC page and not a third-party site.

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Matt J avatar
Matt JSWGB
#2
Check out WaltonCounty.org and you'll know.
Jimmy T avatar
Jimmy TBeach Fanatic
#3
Check out WaltonCounty.org and you'll know.
That's funny. Who the heck is John Walton?
bob1Beach Fanatic
#41
That's funny. Who the heck is John Walton?
Some Ahole who loves developers apparently.
lol at "Visionary Developer Jay Odom"
Probably some guy running for office who thinks he's clever. Like the guy who spams email and youtube with "Walton Politics" like he is a 3rd party.

This guy I think...

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leeboyBeach Fanatic
#5
Dear Editor,



I am writing to express my deep concerns about a matter that has recently come to my attention involving WaltonCounty.org.



My name is Sally Walton, and I have observed an alarming issue that I believe needs urgent attention from the community and the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).



It has come to my notice that Chaz Galloway, whom I believe is associated with WaltonCounty.org, has been creating misleading websites that appear to be official county platforms.



These sites, in particular, mimic the BCC's official comment card system, potentially confusing citizens about the proper channels for addressing concerns with the Board.



As a responsible citizen, I have filled out a comment card to express my complaint and to bring this matter to the attention of the BCC.



My primary concern is the deceptive nature of these websites, as they may mislead unsuspecting citizens seeking official information and channels.



I firmly believe that steps need to be taken to address this issue promptly.



In my opinion, WaltonCounty.org should either be shut down or, at the very least, required to remove the BCC Public Comment Card from its site.



This action is crucial to protect the integrity of official communication channels and to prevent the spread of misleading information.



Additionally, I would like to bring to Chaz Galloway's attention the numerous typos present on the website.



These errors, in my view, detract from the professionalism and credibility of the platform.



I encourage Mr. Galloway to take the necessary steps to rectify these issues promptly.



I trust that our community leaders and the BCC will thoroughly investigate this matter and take appropriate actions to safeguard the interests of the citizens.



Sincerely,



Sally Walton



[Contact Information: Sallywalton@aol.com]
leeboyBeach Fanatic
#6
Looks like he started about 50 facebook groups also - talk about disinformation and propaganda - what a creep.
Matt J avatar
Matt JSWGB
#7
Some Ahole who loves developers apparently.
lol at "Visionary Developer Jay Odom"
Probably some guy running for office who thinks he's clever. Like the guy who spams email and youtube with "Walton Politics" like he is a 3rd party.

This guy I think...

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You mean the next District 5 commissioner?
Jimmy T avatar
Jimmy TBeach Fanatic
#8
You mean the next District 5 commissioner?
God I hope not. That guy is a creep.
Matt J avatar
Matt JSWGB
#9
God I hope not. That guy is a creep.

As of now he wins without a vote.
Jimmy T avatar
Jimmy TBeach Fanatic
#10
As of now he wins without a vote.
FFS. Too bad we can't vote for "None of These Candidates."
Matt J avatar
Matt JSWGB
#11
FFS. Too bad we can't vote for "None of These Candidates."

You can absolutely leave the ballot blank, but if only one is in the race they win by default. If nobody runs then the governor appoints someone.

His last appointment was Brad Drake.
Lake View Too avatar
Lake View TooSoWal Insider
#12
You can absolutely leave the ballot blank, but if only one is in the race they win by default. If nobody runs then the governor appoints someone.

His last appointment was Brad Drake.
I think a large part of the strategy of this website, and, if fact, most of MAGA politics in general, is to deposit such a heap of stinking crap into the political discourse that decent people just want to turn their heads and not vote.
bob bob avatar
bob bobBeach Fanatic
#13
I think a large part of the strategy of this website, and, if fact, most of MAGA politics in general, is to deposit such a heap of stinking crap into the political discourse that decent people just want to turn their heads and not vote.
It's working.
PoppaJ avatar
PoppaJSoWal Insider
#14
That's funny. Who the heck is John Walton?
In one of the post on Waltoncounty.org John Walton describes John Walton as a “Renowned local author.”
I personally know nothing about his renowned works.
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miznotebookBeach Fanatic
#15
I thought he was John-Boy's daddy.
James BentwoodBeach Fanatic
#16
In one of the post on Waltoncounty.org John Walton describes John Walton as a “Renowned local author.”
I personally know nothing about his renowned works.
Not award winning local author?!
Jen avatar
JenBeach Fanatic
#17
BCC to take action regarding county seal, email addresses and
domain name for county government

Walton County – March 12, 2024 – At a recent meeting of the Walton
County Board of County Commissioners (BCC), District 4 Commissioner
Donna Johns suggested that an ordinance be drafted regarding the county’s
official seal. “Our county seal was approved many years ago, but they never
took the next step which would create an ordinance about it to make it our
county seal, that couldn’t be used frivolously all over, wherever. We would
be able to own the seal,” said Commissioner Johns.

Acting County Attorney Clay Adkinson explained that, under the law, to
protect the seal’s use, it must be adopted by ordinance, which was not done
when the seal was selected over 20 years ago. Adkinson said the legal
department would present a draft ordinance for BCC review that would
prohibit unauthorized use of the seal and would allow the board to adopt,
by resolution, the appropriate standards for the approved use of the seal.
“Once that ordinance is adopted, we will bring the resolution in the same
meeting,” said the Adkinson. “What you’ll see is a draft ordinance at your
next meeting. Assuming that meets with your approval, we will request to
advertise for a public hearing for adoption.”

Commissioner Johns motioned to proceed with the process and the motion
passed unanimously.

Next, Commissioner Johns suggested that the email addresses and domain
name for the county website be changed to something less cumbersome
than what is currently in use. She described having recently attended
several technology programs in Washington D.C., “And I was told that all
counties should be ‘.gov.’ It’s just professional. It’s streamlined, people
know that it’s government.” Walton County has been using ‘co.walton.fl.us.’
Johns also suggested that the current style of creating staff email addresses
could also be modified for clarity. Information Technology Director Jed
Sconiers explained that they can fashion new staff email addresses, but
everyone will also continue to receive mail under the old addresses, and the

county will retain ownership of the old domain even after a new one is
established.

Walton Technology Manager Jason Cook explained that having a ‘.gov’
domain helps the public identify official government information. He said
governments should seek a domain name that is unique and specific to the
county, and it takes about 20 business days to get an official ruling.
This prompted discussion by BCC members on the various options.

Commissioner Johns suggested they not drag out the process but move
with haste while various options are still available. Commissioner Danny
Glidewell inquired about the possibility of using ‘MyWaltonCounty.gov’ to
mirror Florida’s current ‘MyFlorida.gov.’ Additional ideas were put forward
and discussed.

In the end, Commissioner Johns motioned, seconded by Commissioner
Glidewell, to appoint Jason Cook as the designee to apply for a new website
and email address domain (mywaltonfl.gov), and to have staff verify and
authenticate all county social media accounts. The motion passed
unanimously.
Matt J avatar
Matt JSWGB
#18
So we're going to pay X for a blue check mark? Such awesome public servants tackling these high importance low impact do nothing distractions.
Teresa avatar
TeresaSoWal Guide
#19
In one of the post on Waltoncounty.org John Walton describes John Walton as a “Renowned local author.”
I personally know nothing about his renowned works.
Is it George Santos?

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