Panhandling at stop signs

Couldn't agree more!!!

I vote we stop issuing panhandling permits altogether and fine any panhandling groups $500.

Since when do we get a vote on South Walton issues?

As reported by WZEP AM 1460:

Commissioners were told this past weekend there were people trying to collect money on the roadsides and intersections in southern Walton. Commissioner Comander agreed, saying this is dangerous and can’t continue. She also noted the people were from Okaloosa and should only be from Walton. There is a permitting process and one resident was told those collecting said they had a permit. Staff agreed they likely did not have a permit. Comander called it a huge problem. Commissioner Meadows called it dangerous. She said, if they do not have a permit, then one of the agencies should be able to go out and stop them. Calling it an emergency due to the danger, the commissioners agreed to not issue any more permits until after Labor Day.

Bunch of Rocket Scientist we have making up the Commish....
It took them this long to figure that out???

How many times a year does Sarah use this intersection?

Below is a list of Roadway Activities scheduled between now and Labor Day that were approved prior to June 24, 2013. There are no approved Roadway Activities for this weekend.

July 4, 2013 – Seaside Annual 4th of July Parade at 30A

July 13, 2013 – C. Dog Run Inc. Bucket Drive at 30A and 395
(THIS IS NOT A WALTON COUNTY NOT-For PROFIT)

August 23 & 24, 2013 - Sandestin Triathlon Signage Only

August 31, 2013 – Harvest Vineyard Bucket Drive at 393 and 30A
(THIS IS NOT A WALTON COUNTY NOT-for PROFIT)

Below is a list of Roadway Activities scheduled between now and Labor Day that were approved prior to June 24, 2013. There are no approved Roadway Activities for this weekend.

July 4, 2013 – Seaside Annual 4th of July Parade at 30A

July 13, 2013 – C. Dog Run Inc. Bucket Drive at 30A and 395
(THIS IS NOT A WALTON COUNTY NOT-For PROFIT)

August 23 & 24, 2013 - Sandestin Triathlon Signage Only

August 31, 2013 – Harvest Vineyard Bucket Drive at 393 and 30A
(THIS IS NOT A WALTON COUNTY NOT-for PROFIT)

Unreal.

According to Sara Commander (post 55) it appears the permits should only be to Walton County not for profits. Is this really the case? If so, how did the two id'd by Bob Hudson get approved permits?

There is an easy and realistic solution. Notify the permitted groups their permits are cancelled and return any fees they may have paid.

Thanks for posting the list. It made it obvious that the "Support our Baseball Boys" group panhandling with out of state plates, standing in the middle of the intersection, didn't have a permit. They'll be moved along shortly.

There is an easy and realistic solution. Notify the permitted groups their permits are cancelled and return any fees they may have paid.

Yea for us! Today! At the 3 way stop in Seagrove! Unfortunately the county didn't take your smart suggestion.

July 13, 2013 – C. Dog Run Inc. Bucket Drive at 30A and 395
(THIS IS NOT A WALTON COUNTY NOT-For PROFIT)

Yea for us! Today! At the 3 way stop in Seagrove! Unfortunately the county didn't take your smart suggestion.

July 13, 2013 – C. Dog Run Inc. Bucket Drive at 30A and 395
(THIS IS NOT A WALTON COUNTY NOT-For PROFIT)

This just needs to be stopped and soon.

High season, Saturday morning when everyone is leaving town. What idiot, in what passes for gov't around here, would issue a permit to panhandle at the busiest intersection in South Walton. Haven't we had enough meetings and discussions on what to do here? This should be a no-brainer. By the way, I did call the Sheriff and the girl told me she would have a deputy go there and call me. Surprise, never heard anything.

This just needs to be stopped and soon.

At least they didn't have any kids in the road. The messy hand lettered signs were a nice touch. Nothing at all to indicate they were legit.

At least they didn't have any kids in the road. The messy hand lettered signs were a nice touch. Nothing at all to indicate they were legit.

When my wife went through at about 10 there was a young girl in the middle of the street. When my wife said something an adult came over and said they had a permit, like that made it alright. This has got to stop. Where are our representatives?

I'm guessing if no one contributed, no one would beg!

Beg? Maybe wrong choice words. I agree it needs to be curtailed for a lot of groups, but I don't think our firemen beg.

Beg

v. begged, beg·ging, begs
v.tr.
1. To ask for as charity: begged money while sitting in a doorway.
2. To ask earnestly for or of; entreat: begged me for help.
3.
a. To evade; dodge: a speech that begged the real issues.
b. To take for granted without proof: beg the point in a dispute.

Go to Publix and beg!

Point taken Bob.

They're at it again. Panhandling at 395 and 393 intersections with 30a and not even Walton County groups. Contacted Cindy Meadows and apparently the Sheriffs Dept. was not made aware that no panhandling was to be allowed, to hear them tell it- amazing inefficiencies of Walton County. Didn't we just go through this last year?

SOWAL Fire district just posted the newly amended code regarding this on face book..including this phrase.
"The Ordinance does allow for roadside fundraising with the appropriate permits. The Ordinance is also very specific and limits what types of fundraising can be conducted, who conducts them, locations and the times during the year that permits can be issued.

1. No permit for roadside fundraising will be granted to be held on holidays, any day prior to or immediately following a holiday or anytime between March 1 and September 15 of any year.
2. Roadside fundraising permits will not be granted to be conducted on at the following locations:
a. County Road 30A and any intersection on County Road 30-A
b. Scenic Gulf Drive (formerly known as Old U.S. Highway 98) and any intersection on Scenic Gulf Drive
c. U.S. Highway 98 and any intersection on U.S. Highway 98
It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in, participate in, form or start any roadside fundraising on any county road in Walton County without first obtaining a duly authorized roadside fundraising permit from Walton County Administration. " The post gives a link https://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientId=12452 to the complete code.

At least they didn't have any kids in the road. The messy hand lettered signs were a nice touch. Nothing at all to indicate they were legit.

I hate that. I always ask, "What organization are you associated with?" It's usually something I've never heard of, and I say, "No, thank you."