Where were you when the benign neglect of the the Villages was being smugly exercised by the SUMTER good ol' boys. As the main revenue source for Sumter County, the Villages should have been given more respect and consideration by that old board. If that had been the case, perhaps one Sumter would not be an issue today. I don't know you personally, so, I don't know if your a product of that ilk, although you do seem sincere. I thank you and salute your military service. I also give you credit for posting your opinion.

In two of your posts you attack big business as part of the problem for your candidacy. That is an absolute red herring and I think you know that. Those big businesses pay enormous taxes to Sumter County. Why wouldn't they have a horse in the race? They certainly have a stake in the outcome. Instead of demonizing big business, why wouldn't you communicate and cultivate their support. That's politics.

In my opinion, the new commissioners have been fairer to all the residents of Sumter County and a lot more efficient in saving taxpayer dollars then the good ol' boy pork barrel spenders they replaced. The ol' boys conduct gave rise to the tea party battle cry, "no taxation without representation" as long as the Villages representation was contained to a minority vote while providing the lion's share of revenue. Ironically, that seems to be the essence of your current argument. Consistent with our principles of democracy, all the voters in Sumter County will have an opportunity to weigh in and the majority will rule. Just my thoughts on your posts. VOTE NO