Another candidate for Sheriff

[wrobert]

I understand that Tony Cornman prequalified. I had been led to believe he was not going to enter the race, I guess things do change.

[doxiegirl]

Who is he? I've never heard of him.

[WileCoyote]

Announcement:

If there is anyone left in Walton County that has not pre-qualified, please hurry up. It will take a while to print at ballot with all 40,000+ citizens names.

We need a "CHANGE in this Position"

[idlewind]

I understand that Tony Cornman prequalified. I had been led to believe he was not going to enter the race, I guess things do change.

I guess that you are going to re-evaluate your information sources huh? Just like ole sheriff man showing for his meeting. I should have bet you on that one for sure.

[wrobert]

I guess that you are going to re-evaluate your information sources huh? Just like ole sheriff man showing for his meeting. I should have bet you on that one for sure.

I thought I had a sure thing here though, since Cornman is not a walton county resident or registered to vote in walton county. But they changed the law a couple of years ago, and I guess this is another unintended consequence. Seems you can run for just about any office in Florida and then move there if you win.

[ShallowsNole]

I understand that Tony Cornman prequalified. I had been led to believe he was not going to enter the race, I guess things do change.

You need new sources.

[wrobert]

You need new sources.

I really did not think I could have gotten one any better than what I had, though.

[The Watcher]

Do any of these candidates realize that they are all helping to split the vote? This action will potentially (as it did last go 'round) get Ralph Johnson re-elected. Some of these candidates need to re-evaluate their chances at being elected, really take a good look at your campaigns, did you raise any money? do you have support? are you really qualified?

I will say my comments are not directed to any one candidate, just the entire group. As for this new entry, I do not know him, but like the others I am hoping to learn about him and his qualifications and plans for WCSO.

[wrobert]

I will say my comments are not directed to any one candidate, just the entire group. As for this new entry, I do not know him, but like the others I am hoping to learn about him and his qualifications and plans for WCSO.

With it now becoming apparent that you can enter the race without even being a resident or registered voter of Walton County, it is starting to look like something strange is happening in this race.

[hnooe]

Next, I expect the CBS 60 Minutes producers to be preliminarily gathering information on the Walton County Sheriff's race for a story with some local flavor--anyone seen Morley Safer about town yet?

[Andy A]

Do any of these candidates realize that they are all helping to split the vote? This action will potentially (as it did last go 'round) get Ralph Johnson re-elected. Some of these candidates need to re-evaluate their chances at being elected, really take a good look at your campaigns, did you raise any money? do you have support? are you really qualified?

I will say my comments are not directed to any one candidate, just the entire group. As for this new entry, I do not know him, but like the others I am hoping to learn about him and his qualifications and plans for WCSO.

Right on!!!

[seagrovegirl]

Please attend candidate forums to SEE the candidates in person. I think if voters did that nearly 8 years ago, Sheriff Johnson would not have been elected. I was at a Tax Payers Assoc. forum and saw Johnson and didn't think he had a snow balls chance in SOWAL....he didn't speak (still doesn't) other than to say "I agree with what he said." I was STUNNED when he was elected. Not to mention SICKENED when he was re-elected. Please, please, get to know the candidates and be informed. NO MORE JOHNSON!!!!

[The Watcher]

Please attend candidate forums to SEE the candidates in person. I think if voters did that nearly 8 years ago, Sheriff Johnson would not have been elected. I was at a Tax Payers Assoc. forum and saw Johnson and didn't think he had a snow balls chance in SOWAL....he didn't speak (still doesn't) other than to say "I agree with what he said." I was STUNNED when he was elected. Not to mention SICKENED when he was re-elected. Please, please, get to know the candidates and be informed. NO MORE JOHNSON!!!!

Well said. More of the citizens need to realize that it is time for a change. Unless one or two qualified candidates emerge and become front runners (guys, some of you need to exit - stage left...) we are doomed. Who can save us?

[elgordoboy]

Well said. More of the citizens need to realize that it is time for a change. Unless one or two qualified candidates emerge and become front runners (guys, some of you need to exit - stage left...) we are doomed. Who can save us?

[tony4sheriff]

Please let me introduce myself to those that may not know me. My name is Tony Cornman and I am a candidate for Sheriff of Walton County. I thought long and hard about taking on this endeavor, but after much discussion with my family, friends, many of you, and of course prayers, I decided that I would run for the office of Sheriff. I know that there has been some talk of me not living in Walton County at present and that is true. Currently I live in Bay County (PCB) where I am employed as the district supervisor for the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, a state law enforcement agency. I am assigned to supervise and manage personnel, operations and over 1900 licenses for the agency in seven counties, one of which is Walton. I am a native of Walton County growing up and attending school in DeFuniak Springs. My wife is also a native of Walton County growing up and attending school in Freeport. Both of our families live in Walton County and we still spend much of our time there as we love Walton County and have always had plans of moving back. I currently have my house for sale in Bay County and will be moving back to Walton County soon. I can guarantee I will be living in Walton County by the time I take office as required by law, much sooner if I can sell my house quickly. I began my law enforcement career with the Walton County Sheriff's Department back in 1982. I left the Walton County Sheriff's Department in 1988 to further my career. When I first began my job with the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco I had to go to South Florida and work. While we did not want to leave the area it did give me valuable experience. I was finally able to transfer back to the area (PCB) in the mid 90's, where I have been assigned since. I have been in law enforcement for over 25 years and have served in many areas such as corrections, patrol, investigations and management/supervision. During my 25 plus years I have had the opportunity to work assignments with many different sheriff's departments, police departments, other state agencies and federal agencies. During this time I have learned many things, but one that stands out is the fact that the agencies that use more community style policing techniques and get their communities involved are more successful. If elected I promise that under my administration as Sheriff of Walton County the Sheriff and the Sheriff's Office will be accessible to all the people of Walton County and we will ask for your opinion and input. I WILL NOT forget that YOU, the citizens of Walton County, are who we work for and the Sheriff's Office is YOUR office. I have an article that will be coming out in the Walton Sun and the DeFuniak Springs Herald this week that further explains my priorities and goals. I am looking forward to getting out and meeting each of you as I begin my grass roots campaign and I would love to have YOUR VOTE. I am looking for volunteers to help out with my campaign and any help is appreciated. If you would like to contact me you may do so through email at tony4sheriff@gmail.com or by phone at 850-527-8139. Thanks again for your time.

[ShallowsNole]

Tony!!

[seagrovegirl]

Tony4sheriff.......I await to see more info about you....thank you for stepping up. So far, I like what I read about you (your thread).

[The Watcher]

Thank you for introducing yourself. How do you feel about the number of current candidates and the potential to spilt the vote for the favor of the incumbent?

[Furthur]

How are our Sheriffs elected?
Is there a primary or is this a non partisan office?

I'm really amazed that Johnson has so much money in his budget for aircraft.
I would love to know how much his plane and TWO helicopters cost.
Personnel,maintenance,insurance,hangers and fuel must add up to a pretty big number.

He seems to have strange priorities.
Catching people who drive drunk and without licenses would be more important to me.

[Andy A]

I think you should add and are here illegally to the above post and then it would cover the situation perfectly.

[wrobert]

How are our Sheriffs elected?
Is there a primary or is this a non partisan office?

The office is partisan. The first election or primary will be August 26th. If only Republicans are qualified on the ballot, it will become an universal primary open to all electors. I believe if no candidate receives 50% +1 vote for office then the top two vote getters advance to the general election in November. From there the one with the majority wins and is Sheriff staring in January of 2009.

[The Watcher]

Thank you for introducing yourself. How do you feel about the number of current candidates and the potential to spilt the vote for the favor of the incumbent?

Tony:

You have not yet responded to my question about splitting the vote. Please do.