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Originally Posted by Advogado
In response to the the critical comments regarding the POA that have appeared in this thread, I would say:
The fact is that Villagers are essentially disenfranchised and live in a government of byzantine Community Development Districts which hardly anybody understands, but which are essentially controlled by the Developer. There is no independent private or governmental organization besides the POA looking after our interests.
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Just because you do not understand the CDD concept, do not assume that fellow villagers are equally ill-informed. If you can understand the infield fly rule, golf handicapping, or how to make good gravy, CDDs are a snap. Read some of 07's posts and you might learn something. She understands the processes and explains them in a very basic manner far better than I could. Read up on Florida Statutes Chapter 190. This law delineates the exact procedures for evolving a CDD from developer to voter control. You might even attend a CDD orientation seminar or two and ask some questions. The best defense against ignorance is knowledge.
Interesting point about disenfranchisement, you have actually, albeit probably unknowingly, stumbled across something. Once a CDD has fully evolved into an elective body, only registered Florida voters are eligible to vote. This means that many snowbirds and all foreign nationals have no vote. Life goes on.
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