Tony Anderson to Quinn Robertson: You're Fired!

[Mike Jones]

Walton County Commissioner Tony Anderson has officially placed an item on the agenda for the upcoming Tuesday meeting to consider the termination of County Administrator Quinn Robertson. This decisive action follows a period of intensifying scrutiny over Robertson's leadership capabilities, culminating in a controversial incident that has captured public attention.


Recent developments have surfaced involving a viral video that depicts Quinn Robertson at the Eagle Springs Country Club, a county-run establishment, where he is seen purchasing drinks for three female subordinate employees using his personal card. The video, which has garnered over 10,000 views on YouTube, shows Robertson engaging in nearly three hours of socialization with the employees, followed by their departure in a county vehicle.


This incident has raised significant concerns among Walton County residents, sparking a debate on the appropriateness of such behavior, especially during county time. Public records confirm the purchase of eight drinks by Robertson, corroborated by security footage from the club. The viral nature of the video has led to widespread public outcry, with citizens questioning the ethical implications of such actions by a high-ranking county official.


One citizen's comment encapsulates the community's sentiment: "The commissioners need to decide whether drinking on county time is permissible. Failing to take action against Quinn Robertson would be tantamount to endorsing this behavior."


The Walton County Board of County Commissioners has faced various accusations of misconduct in the past, casting a shadow over its reputation. The upcoming decision regarding Quinn Robertson represents a pivotal moment in the history of Walton County government, offering a chance for the Board to demonstrate its commitment to ethical leadership and restore public trust.


Commissioner Anderson's motion signals a potential turning point, underscoring the gravity of the situation and the Board's responsibility to uphold the highest standards of conduct in county governance.

 

[Matt J]

It doesn't mention if Quinn drank or not which I feel is very vital. If he did and then drove a county vehicle I believe there is cause for discipline up to termination. If it's documented with receipts and video I believe the sheriff could easily bring charges as well.

Also, what is the context of this event, was this similar to a holiday lunch my employer covered which included drinks?

I'm sorry this is more about a much longer trend in Walton County where we hire an outside person, they work for 6 months then they get a golden parachute buyout of their contract; and then the whole process seems to repeat until we hire a local. This same pattern applies to the TDC.

 

[bob bob]

By DOTTY NIST


Three new lawsuits were filed in one day, on March 8, against the Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC), an individual commissioner, and the acting county attorney.


One of the lawsuits, filed in Walton County Circuit Court against the BCC, was on behalf of Quinn Robertson, the former Walton County administrator who had been fired in a 4-1 vote by the BCC on Jan. 23, 2024, after serving a little over six months on the job.


Robertson’s legal complaint is under the Florida Whistleblower Act (FWA). The act is contained in Sections 112.3187 through 112.31895 of Florida Statutes. Its provisions are intended to prevent retaliatory action against employees of governmental entities or other public agencies or independent contractors when the employees report violations of law.


Robertson’s allegations include that the BCC’s action to terminate his employment was in retaliation for Robertson and a subordinate having reported “misfeasance, malfeasance, and/or gross mismanagement” by the BCC to the Office of the State Attorney during the time he was employed.


Robertson’s allegations include involvement by individual commissioners in day-to-day business of the county, attempts by Commissioners Danny Glidewell and Tony Anderson as individual commissioners to influence selection of a candidate for a contract, and attempted interference by the two commissioners individually with a personnel transfer made under Robertson’s authority.


Under provisions of the Whistleblower Act, the employer is prohibited from taking any adverse personnel action or retaliating against an employee for disclosing information associated with the employer’s violations of law to an investigating authority.


Robertson maintains that the BCC’s actions have caused him past and existing injuries, among those loss of wages and benefits, stress, embarrassment, and emotional damage.

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