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Originally Posted by MarioNappa

In 2026, residents of The Villages who live in Dabney, Lake Denham, and Newell will have the opportunity to vote for a representative on the Leesburg City Commission. This is a critical moment for your community, and you need someone who truly understands and represents the interests of Villagers living within Leesburg city limits.

Right now, many residents are asking: What are we getting in return for the taxes we pay to the City of Leesburg? Too often, the answer is: not enough. The city has shown little effort to fully include your neighborhoods in its vision or planning. In fact, some recent development decisions, especially those affecting key connector roads, threaten to further isolate you from the resources and benefits the city provides.

It’s time for that to change.

You need someone from The Villages to step forward, to run for office, and to be the voice your community deserves on the Leesburg City Commission. If you’ve ever thought about serving your neighbors, advocating for smarter growth, and ensuring The Villages is not left behind, now is the time.

Your leadership can make a real difference. Will you consider running?

I agree. The same could be said for Wildwood where Villagers outnumber the city populace and don’t have a single representative as a Wildwood commissioner.