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Originally Posted by Rocksnap
As a RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, one would think property taxes would be lower in TV. Taking into account none of us have school age children. Wishful thinking I know.
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On the contrary,
The Villages Charter Schools are some of the best in the state, with better facilities and better pay for the teachers and better programs.
They are part of the Sumter County School's budget. The School Board pays the Developer to lease the facilities, which he owns. I'm not sure about other sources of funding, but our property taxes are a major source.
It is to the advantage of all of us to have a well-educated population.
Also, having great schools helps attract a great work force to take care of us.
I am happy that our taxes support great schools.