Seven Destin candidates miss campaign reports
Okaloosa County election chief Elsie Garrett said seven of 41 Destin city candidates have not filed campaign expense reports, violating state law. Garrett is notifying delinquents before further action and notes all candidates who collected or spent money must file a treasurer's report for the January 8 election.
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Tina Harbuck
Destin
Okaloosa County
Elsie Garrett
Garrett
Election Commission
Tallahassee
Mayoral race shows Abernathy leading in funds raised and spent
Reports show Bob Abernathy with the highest campaign total, nearly three times that of his nearest mayoral rival. Garrett notes seven candidates have opened accounts but filed no reports, with deadlines in December and January. Letters threaten action if noncompliance continues, and the page continues on 7A.
Time For Voters To Choose Destin City Races
Destin faces seven city council seats and a mayoral race with 3 735 registered voters.Election day is Jan 8 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Destin Community Center. Okaloosa County Supervisor Elsie Garrett plans an 80 percent turnout and 10 voting machines with two on standby. Voters are urged to obtain sample ballots and vote early if possible. Absentee ballots may be counted Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. Mayor candidates are J R Abernathy Joy Dunlap Bob McIlroy and Z Jerry Najarian. Council contenders total 37 names including Fran Beaird Murray Chasin and Dewey Destin Jr. with no salary for the mayor and a two year term.
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Ingrid Kreis
Destin
Okaloosa County
Elsie Garrett
Garrett
Gri Pti Ming
Ni Bar
J.R
Bob” Abernathy
Joy Dunlap
DOT Warns Destin Campaign Signs Must Be Removed
The Florida DOT issued a warning that campaign posters on state property are illegal and will be enforced by the right of way division. Posters have cluttered medians and Highway 98 as candidates campaign before Destin's city election.
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Ingrid Kreis
Destin
State Department of Transportation
DOT
Dave Fierro
Highway 98
Florida DOT tightens rules on campaign signs
Fierro notes DOT laws bar campaign placards on the U S highway system and on state roads, with illegal postings on poles and trees. In 1984 the legislature enacted tougher outdoor advertising and removal laws effective Oct 1 to beautify highways and reduce hazards, while county roads fall under local zoning not DOT jurisdiction.
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Fierro
DOT
U.S
Florida
Main
Oddities in Destin City Election Highlight Broad Candidate Base
Destin voters face seven council seats and a mayoral race on January 8 with a record 41-person field. Among 37 council contenders, 30 are men and seven women. eight work in fishing related ventures. two are career military. ten in real estate or building. five are small business people. three professionals. three retired government workers. two are Eglin AFB employees. and one lists housewife as occupation.
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Eglin Air Force Base
A Tie Is A Tie Is Take 37 Contenders For City Council
Supervisor Elsie Garrett warns a crowded mayoral race of 37 contenders for seven council seats and 3 700 registered voters likely to produce ties. Destin charter lacks runoff provisions so state law will govern. If two or more top vote getters tie, candidates will draw lots to decide the winner.
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Elsie Garrett
Garrett
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Bob Abernathy
Abernathy
Supervisor of Elections Office
John Himes
Tommy Hunter
Robert G. McIlroy
Willa Merriott
Joe Mizell Jr
Rick Rausch
Charlotte Annette Smythe
Anchorage
Wooten
League of Women Voters
Renee Williams
Council
Bill Phillips
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