Many have discounted my "conspiracy theory" concerning candidates in the Walton County Sheriff's Race.
Today Tom Cooper, head of Security at Sandestin pre-filed as a candidate in the Republican Primary.
Not unusual you say ? He's da man you say!
Hogwash !
Cooper is head of Ralphie's Sheriffs Auxilarly, and a one time deputy. He needs to realize that the job entails more than handling bar fights at a Resort.
Once agin he's obviously listening to a bunch of pundits that do not understand the qualifications for the job.
Mr. Cooper - listen and listen closely.
YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED !
YOU CANNOT WIN !
I WILL NOT SUPPORT YOU!
Here is you "Orange Card"
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I will waste none of my time in this decision concerning who to keep in the pool of candidates.
You are officially "Thrown Out Of The Pool". You did not even last one day!
Tell Ralph it doesn't matter how many more he throws into the pool as "Cannon Fodder" - the Coyote is on to this tactic.
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44Beach Fanatic
nine candidates? who have I missed, man I have to get out more. lol
Beach Fanatic
Tom!!! ;-)Beach LoverAuthor
Nope !
I know alot about this individuals "Public Service" record.
As with the rest "A Marketing Bio" is his best foot forward - not both feet and both legs
I will post some of his record tomorrow.
But welcome to the conversation Tom - hopefully you will stay engaged in the discussion.
I know alot about this individuals "Public Service" record.
As with the rest "A Marketing Bio" is his best foot forward - not both feet and both legs
I will post some of his record tomorrow.
But welcome to the conversation Tom - hopefully you will stay engaged in the discussion.
Beach LoverAuthor
From THE SOE Website
Michael A. Adkinson, Jr. (Active)
Richard S. Brown ( Active)
Thomas M. 'Tom' Cooper
Tony Cornman ( Active)
Bill Imfeld ( Inactive)
Ralph L. Johnson ( Active)
Jimmy L. Macon ( Active)
Joshua M. Sconiers ( Active)
Dennis Wise ( Active)
Plus another one has a inquiry in concerning his "Hatch Act" determination. Plus one other person that has filed half of his paperwork. We may make the magic 13.
Michael A. Adkinson, Jr. (Active)
Richard S. Brown ( Active)
Thomas M. 'Tom' Cooper
Tony Cornman ( Active)
Bill Imfeld ( Inactive)
Ralph L. Johnson ( Active)
Jimmy L. Macon ( Active)
Joshua M. Sconiers ( Active)
Dennis Wise ( Active)
Plus another one has a inquiry in concerning his "Hatch Act" determination. Plus one other person that has filed half of his paperwork. We may make the magic 13.
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Beach Fanatic
Imfeld does not count- he has exited the building. I keep hearing though that there will be one or two more on the R side and one on the D side. one a county employee and one a state employee. so we may have 9-10 after all.
You never did say if Brown was withdrawing, was I right?
You never did say if Brown was withdrawing, was I right?
Beach LoverAuthor
Not what I am hearing
By the way in reality he is just (inactive) he could still pre-qualify, but He told me he was not.
Plus I hear one more - I cannot determine his "background".
By the way in reality he is just (inactive) he could still pre-qualify, but He told me he was not.
Plus I hear one more - I cannot determine his "background".
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Beach Fanatic
you're not going to tell us who will withdraw huh? how can you show off if you don't tell ahead of time?
Beach LoverAuthor
People change their minds sometimes. My source is 2nd hand. I have been mislead before by people that said "No I will not run" and those that said "I Am Going To Withdraw".
Remember these a politicians.
They have a very difficult time being honest.
Let's see what happens !
Remember these a politicians.
They have a very difficult time being honest.
Let's see what happens !
Beach LoverAuthor
Idlewild:
Sorry I missed your post about Adkinson and Cornman.
Niether have any ties to Ralph Johnson.
That is my 1st cut point.
Sorry I missed your post about Adkinson and Cornman.
Niether have any ties to Ralph Johnson.
That is my 1st cut point.
Beach Comber
From THE SOE WebsiteI heard last week about 2 individuals that were talking about running and one of the two came true(Tom) and the other was Stan Sunday any truth or just rumor?
Michael A. Adkinson, Jr. (Active)
Richard S. Brown ( Active)
Thomas M. 'Tom' Cooper
Tony Cornman ( Active)
Bill Imfeld ( Inactive)
Ralph L. Johnson ( Active)
Jimmy L. Macon ( Active)
Joshua M. Sconiers ( Active)
Dennis Wise ( Active)
Plus another one has a inquiry in concerning his "Hatch Act" determination. Plus one other person that has filed half of his paperwork. We may make the magic 13.
Beach LoverAuthor
I had heard the talk about Sunday. Trying to get a ruling concerning the "Hatch Act" I understand.
Must admit that Cooper is and was a bolt of lightning. Heard he had decided not to run months ago. Guess he changed his mind.
Understand he is being backed by the Sandestin HOA.
Time will tell, but as I have said. His close ties with the current Sheriff are suspect at best. How can a person run a campaign listing all of his opponents flaws and still remain as of his Lieutenants. Makes you wonder what he has been offered to get in the race.
It would smell better to me if he had not tried to burn the candle from both ends. This is going to be a very interesting campaign.
Must admit that Cooper is and was a bolt of lightning. Heard he had decided not to run months ago. Guess he changed his mind.
Understand he is being backed by the Sandestin HOA.
Time will tell, but as I have said. His close ties with the current Sheriff are suspect at best. How can a person run a campaign listing all of his opponents flaws and still remain as of his Lieutenants. Makes you wonder what he has been offered to get in the race.
It would smell better to me if he had not tried to burn the candle from both ends. This is going to be a very interesting campaign.
Beach Fanatic
About the comment of Tom Cooper's record as a SWFD Commissioner and "the budget exploding"......I have to jump in. When a community explodes, as Sowal has, your fire district is expected to keep up for the safety and welfare of the community. And it did. The SWFD had to hire more FF/EMT's, purchased needed equipment, built or expanded fire houses, etc...
Beach Lover
Yes South Walton has grown in the past few years. Population by 47.9%, but the SWFD budget and the taxes they have placed on you and I have grown by over 528% in the same time period. But their call history and demand for services only grew by 20%.
New stations had to be built, people hired and raises given and believe me they did both. Things are so good over there.
These comments are not 'non-support' for the men and women providing the direct services to the community. They are honest, hardworking, community minded individuals.
My point is the lack of "vision" by the Board - they never saw an end to the "housing boom" that has now turned into a housing bust. The board is to narrow in its makeup. To many realtors, developers that serve their own interests rather than the community. Cooper was a part of those blinded by the "kingdom building" of the former chief. I found not one single vote in their minutes where he exercised any "due diligence" responsibility to the taxpayers of Walton County. Voted "yea" on all of the runup
His service was "lackluster".
They have a current "Reserve" of about 46% of their annual budget.
All of this occurred during his term in office.
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WCTA website
New stations had to be built, people hired and raises given and believe me they did both. Things are so good over there.
These comments are not 'non-support' for the men and women providing the direct services to the community. They are honest, hardworking, community minded individuals.
My point is the lack of "vision" by the Board - they never saw an end to the "housing boom" that has now turned into a housing bust. The board is to narrow in its makeup. To many realtors, developers that serve their own interests rather than the community. Cooper was a part of those blinded by the "kingdom building" of the former chief. I found not one single vote in their minutes where he exercised any "due diligence" responsibility to the taxpayers of Walton County. Voted "yea" on all of the runup
His service was "lackluster".
They have a current "Reserve" of about 46% of their annual budget.
All of this occurred during his term in office.
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WCTA website
Beach Fanatic
Yes South Walton has grown in the past few years. Population by 47.9%, but the SWFD budget and the taxes they have placed on you and I have grown by over 528% in the same time period. But their call history and demand for services only grew by 20%.
New stations had to be built, people hired and raises given and believe me they did both. Things are so good over there.
These comments are not 'non-support' for the men and women providing the direct services to the community. They are honest, hardworking, community minded individuals.
My point is the lack of "vision" by the Board - they never saw an end to the "housing boom" that has now turned into a housing bust. The board is to narrow in its makeup. To many realtors, developers that serve their own interests rather than the community. Cooper was a part of those blinded by the "kingdom building" of the former chief. I found not one single vote in their minutes where he exercised any "due diligence" responsibility to the taxpayers of Walton County. Voted "yea" on all of the runup
His service was "lackluster".
They have a current "Reserve" of about 46% of their annual budget.
All of this occurred during his term in office.
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Curious what the School Board increase has been for the last 10 years. The School Board increases with population as well.
Beach LoverAuthor
Well how about the past 8 years. Lastest data on WCTA website.
The comparison is very striking.
About 1/5 of the tax increase.
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Better stewards, but their record is also dismal.
The comparison is very striking.
About 1/5 of the tax increase.
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Better stewards, but their record is also dismal.
Beach Fanatic
Interesting....Will ahve to research this. Thanks for the info.
Beach Lover
WileCoyote
Please PM me - I have another idea to share about this issue.
Please PM me - I have another idea to share about this issue.
Beach Lover
The citizens of Walton County can see what Ralph Johnson is doing, here we are again with another one of "Ralph's Boys" getting into the race to split the votes. I think Ralph knows his "goose is cooked" this time around and he's trying everything he can to stay afloat and keep his head in the race. Ole' Tom Cooper better wise up and don't be listening to another false promise ole Ralph has told him.
Beach Fanatic
Thanks. Popcorn was making me thirsty.
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