Destin Race Shapes Okaloosa Commission Post
Mitchell and Wise face off as Amendment Five could redraw county representation. Wise argues for local input on districting while Mitchell warns of ward politics and unequal service. An Ethics Commission probe into Mitchell’s land dealings on Okaloosa Island adds tension to the district race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Okaloosa Island
Destin
Wise
Niceville
Old Pass
DWU
ODI
Lloyd Taylor
House Ethics and Elections Committee
Destin Voters Face Four County Races Up For Grabs
Destin residents head to the polls Tuesday to decide four Okaloosa County races. Incumbent Sheriff Larry Gilbert, a Democrat, faces Republican Chuck Kennedy over law enforcement staffing and budgeting disputes. Other contests include County Commission District Five between Mike Mitchell and Randall Wise, and school official race with Pledger Sullivan challenging Ray Schapley. A District Three contest pairs Sam Brunson and Al Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Gould
Destin
Okaloosa County
Larry Gilbert
Charles “Chuck” Kennedy
Gilbert
Okaloosa Island
Kennedy
County Commission District Five
Mike Mitchell
Randall Wise
Pledger V. Sullivan
Ray Schapley
Sullivan
Shirley Ransom
Schapley
County Commission
Sam Brunson
Crestview
Fort Walton Beach
al Grant
Cooper Wells Contend For Fire District Slot
Destin voters choose between James Wells and Jack Cooper for the remaining vacancy on the Destin Fire District commission. Wells, an Okaloosa County deputy and Destin Volunteer Fire Department reserve member since 1967, wants more paid personnel and a part time inspector to save costs, while questioning a ladder truck and predicting a millage increase. Cooper, a 25 year Destin resident and contractor, cites building codes knowledge and foresees department growth with two stations sufficient for now but future expansion possible. An uncontested seat has been filled by Bob Lloyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen MacGrogan
Destin
James Wells
Jack Cooper
Wells
Tony Carroll
Cooper
Airport Road
Bob Lloyd
First National Bank of Destin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fishing Village
State
Ethics Commission
Charles Kennedy
Airport Rd
Destin, Florida
White-Wilson Medical Center
White-Wilson-Destin Medical
Destin - 1000
Okaloosa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!