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One-On-One

Every Friday, News13’s Amy Hoyt talks with newsmakers about the most current topics around the panhandle, state and country. Elected leaders are held accountable and have the opportunity to answer the questions you want asked. Amy is one of this area’s most credible journalists and puts her experience to work for you. Here are her One on One interviews, past and present.

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Thursday, April 24, 2008

One on One: Mayor Walt Kelley

It was the buzz around town for months. Would Lynn Haven be the next city to get a super Wal-Mart? It turns out, the answer was yes. But it’s coming with concern. Area residents are worried that the Highway 77 location, near the Post Office, will bring too much traffic and stress on the already crowded infrastructure.

Lynn Haven Mayor Walt Kelley, says the department store giant has agreed to work with the city to offset any problems. They are spending two million dollars to create a buffer zone between the store and area neighborhoods, including a lot of landscaping and a concrete wall.

Wal-Mart could be up and running in one year.

Mayor Kelley also addressed the issue of flooding in his city. He says battling standing water during heavy rainstorms is a problem, one the city is aware of.
He says a resident can call the city at any time for assistance if it gets that bad. He says the goal is to keep water out of people’s homes.

The Mayor was recently re-elected without opposition and will serve for three more years. The original two year term will become four years starting in 2011.

To hear more of the extended interview, click below.

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