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Yes, all of us should think carefully and evaluate the merits of 'One Sumter.'

However, using Doug Gilpin as a reliable spokesman for One Sumter should also be carefully 'thought through.' Gilpin arrived here from Michigan with no political experience or significant educational or business experience. He also arrived broke (as he stated) burdened 'in credit card debt.' He received a large home (with a small herd of buffalo in the back yard) and a (six figure) job from one of The Villages largest contractors. He then was supported with a phenominal six figure political election fund with multiple donations from TV contractors and employees. He then received heavy support in the TV media. He was elected with huge support from the One Sumter structured voting. I had 'concerns' as I saw this 'political process.'

Hope this will contribute to a continued dialogue here. Our site is one of (if not the only) the sites where we can dialogue 'respectfully' with each other as we make decisions which will impact the future of our community (home).