Walton County Commission deadlock on tourism leadership continues

The Walton County Commission once again failed to agree on whether to bring back an Executive Director of Tourism โ a $400,000 position overseeing one of the countyโs biggest industries.
Hereโs what happened, who pushed for change, and what it means for the future of the $60 million tourism department.
Help Wanted: Walton County Tourism Department Seeking Executive Director

As Walton Countyโs tourism industry doubles in size, county leaders debate whether itโs time to bring back a top leadership role to guide the way.
Walton County Might Contribute Something to Okaloosaโs SS United States Reef Project. Hereโs What They Want in Return:

Walton County is considering contributing $1 million to Okaloosa Countyโs artificial reef project involving the SS United States ship, but wants to opt out of a separate $1 million marketing contribution; discussions are ongoing with a decision expected in June.