History Of Taylor County Politics
bluebonnett wants to start the following discussion:
To start something different, I'd like to know a little history on our Taylor County politics. As a small child, I remember getting a new Court House. Well, it leaked, and the Governor fired all of the County Commissioners, and appointed a new board. I remember my parents were furious and up in arms. (And, of course, on opposite sides). Can any of you old timers remember this? I'd appreciate it very much. P.S....Seems like the Court House was red brick, and then became white stucco overnight.
To start something different, I'd like to know a little history on our Taylor County politics. As a small child, I remember getting a new Court House. Well, it leaked, and the Governor fired all of the County Commissioners, and appointed a new board. I remember my parents were furious and up in arms. (And, of course, on opposite sides). Can any of you old timers remember this? I'd appreciate it very much. P.S....Seems like the Court House was red brick, and then became white stucco overnight.
We use to have a beautiful period courthouse (think Monticello, Madison or Mayo). It was magnificent with large oaks, benches and other amenities. Few like our old courthouse exist today.
So of course, it couldn't last (think incompetent county commissioners and other governmental officials).
The voters were not asked their opinion - no input from the public, just a decision to tear it down and put up the two-story bowling alley design we now enjoy. An eye sore that needs wreaking.
The "new" building leaked from the start, it had structural problems along with numerous other deficiencies. Mold started growing from the start. That is why the court house smells like an old pair of tennis shoes when you walk through the door. It always has and always will.
The design is hideous with NO thought of character or history of the county.
The "new" courthouse stands as a shining example of poorly trained, unethical and unqualified politicians and government officials.
An now with the old emporium gone, the south side of the courthouse mostly vacant with rat infested hollowed out structures and of course the "bowling alley" courthouse, we have much to be proud about.
I know it is off topic but a letter to the editor in the local "newspaper" wherein a little old lady tried to contact our esteemed "mayor" illustrates the breakdown in the contact with politicians and the public.
Please read the article - it seems you can't contact the mayor - she has handlers that prevent communication.
The mayor apparently doesn't answer letters, has no phone and refuses to answer email.
The little old lady pointed out the crude and worthless nature of the city Internet web site. The beat goes on!!
Again - please read the letter from this lady in "letters to the editor".
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The court house was wood, not red bricks
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This could be the best subject yet. Lets take a topic and talk about the item of history in Taylor County. lets start with court house, any story anyone has would be great. Any court case, old sheriff's tale anything would be info for people that like the history of the county.
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I remember going in the old courthouse with my friend Freda to visit with her mother Ms Roami (sp?). I remember going to town with my dad, parking on the courthouse square just to watch people come and go while we waited on my mom to get off work at the jewelry store. I remember when they posted the results of the local elections on the windows at O'quinn Pharmacy and other stores along in that area. Parking in front of Art Taylor's appliance store to watch the "colored TV" in the store window. And of course going to the "Temple" every Saturday afternoon for the best westerns ever.
I also remember Ms. Maggie Dyal marching around the courthouse square with her sign "Save our courthouse". I used to stop and walk a few laps with her.
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The previous court house was made of concrete and had a lot of marble in it. the staircases were the most beautiful wood. There is a list serve: OldTaylorCountyFlorida@yahoogroups.com with photos of all of the old Taylor County courthouses in it (and many more old photos of places in the county). If you want to know some of the history of the county, visit that list serve.
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