County approves Wildstar contract amendment after split vote amid contract‑completion concerns

Jun 30, 2026

Walton County commissioners voted 3–2 to amend a multi‑year Wildstar Networks broadband contract, shifting build funds to underserved northern sections; dissenting commissioners said contract language and verification of completed phases needed tightening.

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Greg Waller, vice president of Wildstar Networks, told the Board of County Commissioners the company has connected about 2,000 homes in Walton County and requested a small modification to move remaining contract funds from a denser southern area to unfinished northern rural sections to increase overall service coverage. "What we're asking for is a small modification to the contract to move funding from the more dense area down here in the south to upper three sections of the community," Waller said during his presentation.

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