what storm?
check the date of the post...it was during Gustav or one of the storms in the Gulf coming our way.
South Walton Fire District Races
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check the date of the post...it was during Gustav or one of the storms in the Gulf coming our way.
Where did you find something misleading in any post???? I don't see it. And no one mentioned a conspiracy to keep Mr. Gilbert's name off the ballot.
Please let me know if I missed something.
I am sorry if you do not find it misleading (honest mistake it seems) when you state that Maurice's name would appear on the November Ballot and it will not.
I simply set the record straight. I said that people would make a conspiracy of it if the record was not set straight. It happens all the time. Many on this sight attacked a poster that made a mistake and said that only Republicans could vote on the Commission Races because there were no Democrats on the ballot.
If you see no reason to make a definit accurate statement concerning an upcoming race then I am sorry - you don't understand the need for accurate inormation.
I am truly sorry that his name will not be on the ballot along with Abbit and White so that those who do not vote for those who vote to raise taxes during economic hard times such as these.
I simply set the record straight. I said that people would make a conspiracy of it if the record was not set straight. It happens all the time. Many on this sight attacked a poster that made a mistake and said that only Republicans could vote on the Commission Races because there were no Democrats on the ballot.
If you see no reason to make a definit accurate statement concerning an upcoming race then I am sorry - you don't understand the need for accurate inormation.
I am truly sorry that his name will not be on the ballot along with Abbit and White so that those who do not vote for those who vote to raise taxes during economic hard times such as these.
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Interested Girl...I think you were at the same meeting I was at Tuesday when it was announced that Gilbert's opponant withdrew from the race...very few people knew that, not that it is a big secret.
The people of Walton Co. appreciate your watchdog group, WCTPA, but you are misinformed about the SWFD Commssion raising taxes. The commission rolled back the millage rate as requested and praised by your group. However, when the county tallied the taxable amount going to various county entities, this was the amount given to us by the county. Next year, if the property values continue to fall, so will our budget. We cannot forsee what will happen next year and the district will not play Russian Roulette with the citizens of South Walton.
Considering the commission is responsible for the health, safety and welfare of Sowal, it would be irresponsible to cut any further due to the huge added cost of fuel and labor. Not to mention the impact fees are down from a yearly rate of $500,000. to 72,338. That is a huge cut in the budget.
Another point worthy of mentioning is th fact that SWFD's millage rate is lower than either county surrounding us. Also, when compared to other special districts with similar demographics and 3 to 5 fire stations, SWFD is substancially lower in millage rate. The people of Sowal are getting a good service for the cost and I will say, excellent management as well.
I am all for lowering taxes, but one has to be responsible about it.
I have no idea who you are and it doesn't matter to me. I do not get out much due to age and health issues. Haven't been to any meetings in the last two weeks.
I got my information from Bobby Beasley.
I called him to find out the names of those running against Gilbert, Abbit and Wright.
Obviously you have no idea who I am and have me confused with someone else.
I will not vote for anyone that raises taxes - period.
I got my information from Bobby Beasley.
I called him to find out the names of those running against Gilbert, Abbit and Wright.
Obviously you have no idea who I am and have me confused with someone else.
I will not vote for anyone that raises taxes - period.
Thank you for your Support
Interested Girl, here is the post I placed, no mention of who was on a ballot or what, just who firefighters are supporting. I was unaware that Maurice Gilberts opposition had withdrawn and had I known I would have stated that because it would have been of interest. Again thank you for your useful post.
Okay fine...whoever you are......but I will say ONE more time....SWFD Commission did not vote to raise taxes. In fact we lowered the millage. Since you have age related issues and don't get out much, I am sure it is a comfort to have a professional, well equipped emergency response team in case you may need it.
Well you can say that if you choose but it is not correct. I called the Property Appraisors office when I got my tax notice. He shared with me that you tax rate last yeara was .7 mills and according to the lady I called at the Fire office she said that the Fire District had set the tax rate at .76 mills - parse it how you will but you raised my taxes by .06 mills. Is .76 mills greater than .70 ? I may be older but I remember how to add and subtract quite well.
I do not have a place in south Walton but your comment on impact fees is interesting to me. Impact fees are for the purpose of offsetting additional costs incurred by growth. If there is no growth then there are no additional costs to offset. You are indicating that this is a budget cut, but you should have had an expense cut to go along with it. The impact fees were to build more stations, more trucks, things of that nature, if no more development is occurring why do you need those things?
Also did the budget of SWFD this year cut or increase the amount that you are holding in reserves? Just curious.
Don't feel bad. About now is when the elected official starts telling me either I do not understand or I am practicing voodoo math.
I have argued with the BCC for years about raising taxes, even when they cut the millage. If you bring in 50 million tax dollars one year, and 52 million tax dollars the next year, that to me is a tax increase. And until elected most people agree, but after getting elected, they get edumacated in a new type of math.