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Originally Posted by thomp679
Gracie, this is true, but its a very narrow view. This labor wage and housing concern branches out to Lady Lake, Wildwood, Fruitland Park and other areas. Many of these residents work around the Villages, but not the Villages directly so the school benefit has no value.
The message is that if we all want the Villages to continue to be what it has been, we have to start supporting change to ensure it is sustainable. Otherwise, don't expect the Villages to be immune to the problems seen in any other community.
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If one is not making a sustainable wage, they need to go where they will do so. How can one work with fixed income population and expect to get rich? There are no large industries or commercial businesses in this community.
People continue to cluck how wealthy this community is and the truth is there are some high rollers but most residents have budgets. This is a huge population and when restaurants are busy, it is assumed we’re all rich. Not so. Over 100,000 people live here now and we’re not all out to eat at once. The outlier communities depend on The Villages for their dining out too. I can’t speak for everyone else but I would not spend $20. for a fast food meal and will cut back on spending even more if a $15./hr wage is voted into law. Can’t spend what you can’t afford.