Redistricting Suit Heads For Decision in Walton County
After more than a year of lawsuits between the Walton County Taxpayers Association and the Walton County Commission, a final ruling by Circuit Judge Clyde B. Wells looms. The WCTA contends the plan should balance population with no regard for unpaved road miles, while the county argues the plan is lawful and near equal in population. Attorneys for both sides report the judge’s guidance appears favorable to their positions as hearings wrap and potential alternate plans sit ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanita Trippe
Walton County Taxpayers Association
Walton County Commission
Taxpayers’ Group
Walton County Circuit Court
County Commission
Commission
WCTA
Circuit Court
Clyde B. Wells
Walton County
Miller
Day
Fire Ratings May Decrease in South Walton County
South Walton residents may see lower fire insurance rates as officials seek a reduced ISO rating for parts of the county. Commissioner Gene Battaly notes results aren’t in yet but expects rate cuts in some areas, while SWES president Frank LeBleu and Fire Chief Gene Popwell helped assemble the required reports and improvements.
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Vanita Trippe
South Walton
South County
South Walton County
Gene Battaly
ISO
South End
Battaly
South Walton Emergency Services
SWES
Frank LeBleu
Gene Popwell
Mack Bayou
South Walton Utility Company
Group pursues beach road bike path in Walton County
South Walton residents Jackie Gibson Carol McCrie and Joan Vienot meet with county planner Pat Blackshear to push a sidewalk bike path along State Road 30 A from Seagrove Beach to Walline Park. They seek funding options from the county and possible state grants, aiming for construction by next summer if plans and estimates align.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanita Trippe
South Walton
Walton County Commission
Beach Road
Jackie Gibson
Carol McCrie
Joan Vienot
Pat Blackshear
Seagrove Beach
Walline Park
McCrute
Dewey Gilmore
Blackshear
McCrie
Grayton Park
Dune-Allen
Seagrove
Florida Highway Patrol
McCrite
Water system plan continues after engineer's departure
Southern Engineering will press on with the proposed South Walton water and sewer project despite the termination of Bill Rogers who managed plans and loan applications. County commissioner Billy McLean said the county’s agreement remains intact and credit the firm’s contingency arrangement as standard. Johnson, the firm’s civil engineering head, noted the preliminary work was done at no upfront cost with design to follow if funding is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackshear
McCrite
Vienet
Vanita Trippe
South Walton
Southern Engineering
Bill Rogers
Farmers’ Home Administration
Nolan
Butch” Johnson
Southern
Florida
Alabama
Billy McLean
Roger
Rogers
Jack Cameron
Walton County
McLean
Fmha
Johnson
Okaloosa to Inspect Septic Tanks Amid Staff Shortage
Builders in Freeport and South Walton County must contact the Okaloosa County Environmental Health Department for site evaluations and septic permits with at least 24 hours advance notice. North of Freeport, Walton County Health Department will handle inspections with the same notice.
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Environmental Health Section
Walton County Health Department
Freeport
South Walton County
Okaloosa
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Florida Supreme Court
George Ralph Miller
Geach Sriefe
Waits
Foundation
Coastal Heritage Preservation Foundation
Kathy Marler Waits
Destin
Point Washington Methodist Church
the Coastal Heritage Preservation Foundation
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