[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Love2Swim

Just a few of things the POA has done recently, you can go to the POA website to see a full listing:

Sumter County Property Tax increase of 25% - the POA held meetings where residents voiced their objections. This increase came from Sumter County, not the Developer. The county commissioners refused to fully answer the questions and concerns of the residents about the size of the increase, so the POA launched Fair Government for Sumter County. This reminded residents that our government is more than just the CDD, but encompasses county officials.And it also gave residents a well deserved dialogue with the county.

Health care issues – the POA lead opposition to a proposed Sumter County Hospital tax which would have taxed Sumter County residents $200-$300 per home for use by our hospital and would also give 20% of the tax off the top to the Developer's foundation. It was defeated. The POA also assisted in bring to light care issues at the hospital which resulted in dedicating more staff and resources to the ER, and bring 3 Villagers onto the hospital Board, and replacing the hospital CEO and Emergency Room director.

The POA was a strong advocate for Villagers on the issues of defective Owens Corning roof shingles.

The Paradise Center used to be termite and rat infested, raccoons living in the ceiling, mold, etc. The VCCDD ignored the pleas of the residents to renovate. The POA campaigned strongly, and as a result, the VCCDD eventually decided to proceed with a renovation.

Thank you for sharing