Comments on: Clerk Of Court: Newcomer Childers Dethrones Political Fixture Magaha

By: Dishearted

Dishearted — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:45:43 +0000

When it come to who to vote for it is the better of the two EVILS, in this case we the people of Escambia County are in big TROUBLE. all around..we need to fix the internal problem that the Leaders have created…

By: boat captain tom

boat captain tom — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 21:08:17 +0000

@ Mary Peddicord,,,,,,,,Perhaps you should return to MD for your remaining years. Down here we appreciate dedicated public employees………Remember, he was elected by the people of Escambia County……….Good luck on your trip back north.

By: Doug

Doug — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 17:23:04 +0000

@Emmy… Okay – I see your point. In most work places, it’s customary to thank a person and wish them well when they depart – as long as they are leaving on honorable terms. As a public servant, his record has been above reproach (for the most part). Yes, he is old and could have chosen to retire some time ago. It’s a bit harsh not to pat the old warrior on the back as he goes off into retirement. Just my thoughts…

By: Emmy

Emmy — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:40:19 +0000

@Doug…I think it is wonderful that anyone is able to make that salary in Escambia County. I do find it amusing that so many people are thanking him for his service. It was after all a paid position. I would thank him for his service as well had he done it for free.

By: Trish

Trish — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:34:25 +0000

I do not personally know Pam Childers but I have been in meetings where she has attended. She is one very smart woman when it comes to financial workings. She is not soft on the job and has strong oppinions. I think she will do an excellent job for the county and has a vast knowledge of the financial world.

@ Ben: yes Ms. Childers is an attractive woman but believe me she has the brains to go with it and did not get to where she is based on her appearance. A tad sexist remark if you ask me.

By: Doug

Doug — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:32:56 +0000

@Emmy… You seem a bit frustrated at Mr. Magaha’s $129,805 annual salary. He has done an exceptional job for over 50 years or we would not have reelected him – right? I don’t think he negotiated his salary. It’s set by the county leadership each fiscal year. We don’t need to ridicule him for his pay – it was public record and anyone else who earned the position would have been paid the same.

By: CD

CD — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 07:30:06 +0000

Thank you Mr. Magaha for your lifetime of dedication. I cannot remember any election that I did not vote for you……..until now. Take pride in knowing you served your community well. Enjoy your retirement. You’ve earned it.

By: Small Minded Gal

Small Minded Gal — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 06:32:59 +0000

With all due respect Mrs. Mary P. who are you to judge an entire community?? SMALL MINDED??? maybe you should move back to Annapolis, MD and finish out your years there, instead of lowering your standards and living with all of us small minded, small thinking citizens in Escambia & Santa Rosa counties!!!! It’s the south ma’am……..feel free to leave!!!

By: Mary Peddicord

Mary Peddicord — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 05:34:21 +0000

I read, with interest, all of the comments concerning the voting outcome of Magaha vs. Childers. I have lived in this area for less than 2 years, having lived the previous 63+ years of my life in Annapolis, MD. My first thought is that Mr. Magaha should have left this job many, many years ago and I do not believe that “an elected position” is meant for ANYONE to hold for a lifetime (much less 2 lifetimes). Second, in reading the comments, I have come to realize what a “small town” Pensacola really is and how “small thinking and small minded” many of the citizen’s really are. I should say, that I was not involved in this election as we live in Santa Rosa Co, but we had a very similar election is this County. I am happy for the results in both counties as I believe “new blood” and “new thinking” is necessary every few years. Good luck to all of the new candidates.

By: dw

dw — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:38:57 +0000

Mr Magaha, thank you for your service, both as a Veteran and as a good public servant. I know you, I have only met your challenger.

Clerk- elect Childers , congratulations. As you prepare to take your new consider: Those who outwardly and secretly remained loyal to their boss will likely transfer that loyalty to you as they determined to remain loyal to their boss win or lose.
Those who secretly ‘gave you inside info’ will only remain loyal to you until things don’t go their way. They will do unto you as they did unto Mr Magaha. Please ponder long and hard before terminating or demoting anyone. You may ultimately find cause to do so. But not now, not till they display a need to be gone. Loyalty begets loyalty. The same is true in reverse for disloyalty.I offer this thought as one who has been in the arena and seen outcomes both ways. I sincerely wish you well overseeing all of our tax dollars!
I wish you well in the post you have one.