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Megan Walters Prefiles For Escambia Commission District 5
February 4, 2020
Megan Walters prefiled Monday as a Republican for the Escambia County Commission District 5 seat. Incumbent Republican Steven Barry and Democrat Barbara Goins have also prefiled for the office.
Walters submitted the the following statement to NorthEscambia.com:
Megan Walters is a fourth generation and lifelong North Escambia resident. She was raised riding bikes and horseback riding the roads and woods of Cottage Hill and surrounding areas. She has been married for nearly 18 years and is the proud mother of four boys. She currently works part time as a merchandiser servicing stores along the Gulf Coast.
Walters worked for 10 years in the public safety arena as a volunteer firefighter, EMT, 911 dispatcher for Escambia County, Pensacola Fire Department, and Baptist LifeFlight. She left the public safety arena to be a mother and manage a home of a family of six.
Since 2008, she has been an active volunteer of Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Young Marines, as well as volunteering at Molino Park Elementary, oftentimes wearing multiple hats. Additionally, she has served on MPE School Advisory Council for two terms and was voted to the position by her peers. She currently is an active volunteer with the Tate Quarterback club, as well as holding a board position. Since 2015, She has served on the Mass Transit Advisory Council to which she was appointed by a county commissioner, and held the chair position for several years. She volunteered for a few years with the Northwest Florida Guardian Ad Litem, as well as holding a board position during her time there.
She worked on the 2010 Census and thoroughly enjoyed meeting and talking to the neighbors of North Escambia, so much so, that she will be working on the 2020 Census coming up. Megan was a blocker with Pensacola Roller Gurlz until she had to retire due to an injury. Her hobby is scouring yard sales and thrift stores for anything that is unique, funky, or strikes her fancy.
Megan loves Pensacola from the beaches and city to the rural and rivers. She is running for county commissioner because she believes she can help make a difference and make our home an even better place to live.
NorthEscambia.com allows candidates for offices in North Escambia to submit a statement of around 300 words or less at the time they pre-file.
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14 Responses to “Megan Walters Prefiles For Escambia Commission District 5”
I placed a call to her to discuss supporting her and have not heard back. My question is if you don’t return your campaign calls, will you return calls as county commissioner. My suggestion is that if you are not going to respond, take you phone number down.
Even though I will say I have no huge complaints against Barry.. However he has been in office for several terms. And I do believe in term limits. Will definitely consider voting for her.
Well I like what I read so far just don’t wear too many HATS for your own good! (Your health is important to continue with your journey (multiple ways), Also your boys and husband needs you too! Don’t forget about time with the family!) You actually sound too busy to run the district 5 by your self! Sorry! But I’ll give you a chance! Get ‘um’ Girl!
Congrats, I hope you will do more for all in disc 5 not just certain people, because all we get is leftovers from the leader.. we haven’t had a leader in our disc in many many years. we need some leader ship……what we have and had isn’t working
Finally!! You said you were doing it one day when our kids were much smaller!! You have our vote…can’t wait to see you bring your spark!
@AAM
Please provide evidence and resumes of all the current, or previous, county commissioners with extensive financial backgrounds and experience with large budgets prior to holding the position of county commissioner.
While I personally doubt this young woman will oust Barry, I don’t believe his chosen profession has anything to do with ability to properly lead the county in all aspects.
You go girl! Surprised but happy to see you are running for county commissioner! Best of luck and God bless!
Apparently managing a large financial isn’t a thing. Look at the mess the 5 have been doing so far. My opinion it’s an F! Road are horrible, Public Safety is a joke, Personnel are not happy. So maybe it’s time to get small and oust these tools currently in office. There’s A LOT OF THINGS THAT NEED TO GET FIXED. We need to start somewhere!
Great! About time someone tries to get that do nothing louse Barry out of there.
You have my vote M. Walters.
While I believe Megan is a good person and wants to do a good job. I didn’t see anything listing her financial ability. Personally Steven Barry has been doing a great job. Good luck to Megan but if you have any history of managing a large budget please list it.
Great new young blood! We need new leadership from our district. We need a BOCC that works for the people and stop wasting our money! She got my vote now!
Glad to see some competition for the kingdom of District 5. Politicians should be like tissues, single use. Vote out the incumbent.
You have our vote, Megan.
Congratulations and good luck young lady. In just the short time I’ve known Megan she has come across as purely genuine. She has a “spark” within her that could bring much needed change. Again, good luck young lady.
Way to go Megan, Good Luck in your upcoming journey.