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Originally Posted by LuvtheVillages
Yes, fire dept costs have gone up a lot:
1. MANY more houses in the south end of The Villages.
2. New fire stations built in the south of TV to serve those houses
3. New this year and affecting both departments, fire department is now responsible for ambulance services.
The businesses paying $124 for their large properties was a sweetheart deal that they have enjoyed for too long. I regret that the BOCC was not able to stand up for the homeowners who elected them.
Does anyone know the names of the Commissioners who voted against this? I would like to remember them at the next election.
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Commissioner Don Wiley, Commissioner Roberta Ulrich, and Commissioner Andrew Bilardello opposed it.
County Chairman Craig Estep and Commissioner Jeffrey Bogue voted for the increase.