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The candidate's website says, "Splash Park at Between is finished and David convinced the BOC to add 4 pickle ball courts which are complete and working on six more courts."

As Commission Chair, David helped create 4 new pickle ball courts and a Splash Park. Currently, 6 more courts are being developed.

The candidate's website says, "BOC approval for THE GROVE PARK at Walnut Grove. the first State of the Art Amphitheater, 5 softball fields complex, Community Center and walking trails."

Received approval for the Grove Park at Walnut Grove, the first State of the Art Amphitheater, 5 softball fields complex, a Community Center, and walking trails.

The candidate's website says, "Secured BOC approval for a new County Extension Office, which has been built at Criswell Park and is now occupied."

Secured the approval for a new County Extension Office, which has been built at Criswell Park and is now occupied.

Secured LED lighting replacement at West Walton and South Walton fields and security cameras for Felker Park.

During his time as Commission Chair, $1.2 million were awarded to Loganville for a new library.

- As Commission Chair, David helped create 4 new pickle ball courts and a Splash Park. Currently, 6 more courts are being developed.
- Received approval for the Grove Park at Walnut Grove, the first State of the Art Amphitheater, 5 softball fields complex, a Community Center, and walking trails.
- Secured the approval for a new County Extension Office, which has been built at Criswell Park and is now occupied.
- Secured LED lighting replacement at West Walton and South Walton fields and security cameras for Felker Park.
- During his time as Commission Chair, $1.2 million were awarded to Loganville for a new library.

Public Services

The candidate's website says, "He and his staff have earned Walton County Tax Payers over $150,306,185 in grants, rebates, additional interest , refinance interest savings, unclaimed property through the Georgia Department of Revenue."

The candidate's website says, "He and his staff have earned Walton County Tax Payers over $150,306,185 in grants, rebates, additional interest, refinance interest savings, and unclaimed property through the Georgia Department of Revenue."

Said, "Increased the general fund balance to a healthy level. Started at $21 million at the end of 2019 and today is $63.7 million."

The candidate's website says, "Saved taxpayers over $2 million by refinancing existing debt to lower interest rates"

The candidate's website says, "Saved taxpayers over $2 million by refinancing existing debt to lower interest rates."

Said, "Got the BOC to approve the first ever internal audit of every department in the County to identify inefficiencies or any waste of taxpayer dollars."

The candidate's website says, "Got the Board of Commissioners to approve the first ever internal audit of every department in the County to identify inefficiencies or any waste of taxpayer dollars."

The candidate's website says, "In his first year as Chairman, David and the BOC lowered the property tax millage rate to the rollback rate... This is despite increasing pay for county employees, hiring new firefighters, and making investments in projects and improvements throughout the County."

The candidate's website says, "Lowered the property tax millage rate to the rollback rate... This is despite increasing pay for county employees, hiring new firefighters, and making investments in projects and improvements throughout the County."

The candidate's website says, "David then proposed the Chairman’s position become part-time at the next election with a salary cut of 60% to $30k per year... It has been approved by the Board of Commissioners and the State Legislature."

Proposed the Chairman’s position become part-time at the next election with a salary cut of 60% to $30k per year. It has since been approved by the Board of Commissioners and the State Legislature.

The candidate's website says, "Identified $5,247,564 in dormant funds that were hidden or forgot about. Some dated as far back as 2007 with no interest being generated. These funds are back active and in their proper accounts."

Identified $5,247,564 in dormant funds that were generating no interest. These funds are now active and in their proper accounts.

Said, "Negotiated a contract with the county’s attorneys to provide services on an annual cost basis that has eliminated hourly billing and made budgeting easier and more predictable."

The candidate's website says, "Negotiated a contract with the county’s attorneys to provide services on an annual cost basis that has eliminated hourly billing and made budgeting easier and more predictable."

- The candidate's website says, "He and his staff have earned Walton County Tax Payers over $150,306,185 in grants, rebates, additional interest, refinance interest savings, and unclaimed property through the Georgia Department of Revenue."
- Increased the general fund balance.
- The candidate's website says, "Saved taxpayers over $2 million by refinancing existing debt to lower interest rates."
- The candidate's website says, "Got the Board of Commissioners to approve the first ever internal audit of every department in the County to identify inefficiencies or any waste of taxpayer dollars."
- The candidate's website says, "Lowered the property tax millage rate to the rollback rate... This is despite increasing pay for county employees, hiring new firefighters, and making investments in projects and improvements throughout the County."
- Proposed the Chairman’s position become part-time at the next election with a salary cut of 60% to $30k per year. It has since been approved by the Board of Commissioners and the State Legislature.
- Identified $5,247,564 in dormant funds that were generating no interest. These funds are now active and in their proper accounts.
- The candidate's website says, "Negotiated a contract with the county’s attorneys to provide services on an annual cost basis that has eliminated hourly billing and made budgeting easier and more predictable."

Economy

As of March 19, 2024, David Thompson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

The candidate's website says, "Gained BOC approval and built a new fire station to serve the citizens in Good Hope, replacing the station destroyed by fire."

Created a new fire station and replaced the station destroyed by fire. He also secured approval to add 24 new firemen positions.

The candidate's website says, "Secured approval for the FLOCK Camera system to be added county-wide to help with crime prevention which has been proven to be highly effective already."

The candidate's website says, "Led to gain approval from the BOC to build a new Public Safety Complex...replacing the old overcrowded jail...David used his business and finance experience to get our bond rating improved and bonded the project at a 1.81% interest rate – fixed for 30 years."

The candidate's website says, "[Secured] approval...to build a new Public Safety Complex...replacing the old overcrowded jail...David used his business and finance experience to get our bond rating improved and bonded the project at a 1.81% interest rate – fixed for 30 years."

Passed an anti-tethering law for the protection of animals and collaborated with the Walton County Humane Society to increase adoption for local animals.

- Created a new fire station and replaced the station destroyed by fire. He also secured approval to add 24 new firemen positions.
- The candidate's website says, "Secured approval for the FLOCK Camera system to be added county-wide to help with crime prevention which has been proven to be highly effective already."
- The candidate's website says, "[Secured] approval...to build a new Public Safety Complex...replacing the old overcrowded jail...David used his business and finance experience to get our bond rating improved and bonded the project at a 1.81% interest rate – fixed for 30 years."
- Renovated the courthouse.
- Passed an anti-tethering law for the protection of animals and collaborated with the Walton County Humane Society to increase adoption for local animals.

Public Safety

Said, "Secured approval from the BOC to approve updates to our building codes to raise square footage and roof pitches, requiring overhangs, and improve curb appeal"

Secured approval to update building codes to raise square footage and roof pitches, requiring overhangs, and "improve curb appeal."

The candidate's website says, "Had the Development Authority organize two bus tours for the Board of Commissioners to see both commercial and residential developments that have been approved by the Board – for the first time ever."

Added the South Walton Senior Center by remodeling existing outbuilding.

- Secured approval to update building codes to raise square footage and roof pitches, requiring overhangs, and "improve curb appeal."
- The candidate's website says, "Had the Development Authority organize two bus tours for the Board of Commissioners to see both commercial and residential developments that have been approved by the Board – for the first time ever."
- Added the South Walton Senior Center by remodeling existing outbuilding.

Housing & Urban Development

Engineered and designed a new street extension to assist Public Safety Personnel and allow better access to the County Government Complex and new jail.

- Engineered and designed a new street extension to assist Public Safety Personnel and allow better access to the County Government Complex and new jail.

Transportation & Infrastructure

David Thompson

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Said, "Our parks, ball fields and public common areas deserve to be in the best condition to provide the best experiences for the citizens."

Aims to keep parks, ball fields and public common areas in optimal conditions. 

Said, "Walton County is a great place to live, work and play... Our County is on the verge of urbanization and development, we must take steps to preserve our land and its resources, for our future generations... good stewardship of the County resources."

Supports preserving land and resources in the midst of urbanization.

- Aims to keep parks, ball fields and public common areas in optimal conditions. 
- Supports preserving land and resources in the midst of urbanization.

Supports local businesses and said, "I will push for the local businesses in our County, over the 'big box' retail stores."

- Supports local businesses and said, "I will push for the local businesses in our County, over the 'big box' retail stores."

As of March 19, 2024, Blake Davis’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, "In the past 14 years, ... helping to organize and lead the residents of the Gratis Community in rezoning opposition against commercial retail development, in our quiet residential area. ..."

Opposes rezoning for commercial retail development. 

Opposes the shift from "Light Industry" to "Heavy Industry" in and around Walton County and wants to expand the Bio-Science/Light industry, "while being responsible in preserving the integrity of the land, resources, and surrounding areas."

- Opposes rezoning for commercial retail development. 
- Opposes the shift from "Light Industry" to "Heavy Industry" in and around Walton County and wants to expand the Bio-Science/Light industry, "while being responsible in preserving the integrity of the land, resources, and surrounding areas."

Blake Davis

- County Commission Chairs oversee the Board of County Commissioners, which create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- The County Commission Chair is specifically responsible for preparing the county budget, which must be passed by the rest of the County Commissioners. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commission Chairs have additional executive duties including coordinating with the office of the Mayor for your county, appointing Commissioners to committees, and representing your county at official functions.
- County Commission Chairs are elected to 4-year terms in county-wide elections.