[[quote=Warren Kiefer;962153]
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Originally Posted by graciegirl
I think we need an organization separate from the VHA which is really an extension of the developers but I am not a fan of the POA.
In my opinion they seem simply anti-developer in too many issues. They have helped on many situations but I am not convinced that the lawsuit that they brought against the developer was warranted. I feel that all of the things they wanted accomplished would have been accomplished and I am pretty sure that a couple of POA members won quite a bit of money personally. Someone correct me if I am wrong.
So many times their newsletter reads like a rant against the developer.
I wish they would hold an election and get someone new in to be the leaders or at least to write the newsletter.
I cannot understand why you consider the lawsuits unwarranted. It was determined thru the courts that the Developer had erred. I suppose you are saying the courts got it wrong?? What about the roofing shingle problems, the pond liner on the developer's private property that residents paid for, the failing air conditioner lines or the at night gate erection on the orginal side. All one has to do is compare the activities of the two organizations.
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Warren: Perhaps a closer look would reveal that the POA is not anti-Developer ( Villages Lake-Sumter, Inc. VLSI)
but pro- resident.
The POA is the only organization in The Villages that does not kow tow up to the Developer. Their activities are not personal but business and its the business of village residents. Look back at all their efforts and you will see that they are fighting to protect residents financial interests.
We have some folks here who are blinded by the light and seem to view the VLSI as a god. We then have some residents who seem to believe that the POA's only goal is to complain about the VLSI. Do people really believe these folks who like us retired to enjoy the remainder of their lives in quiet pursuits go looking for fights. The issues should speak for themselves but people either don't understand or don't care.
VLSI is well insulated because they control all aspects and most powers here. When did the VHA go against VLSI? When did the District go against VLSI? Why do you believe VLSI pushed heavily in a campaign a few years back to retain Sumter One? And why did it do so? When did you get to vote on an issue in The Villages? You didn't because you are not a supervisor on the Board or a property owner as defined here to qualify to vote.
I questioned the POA's actions at jumping at the first offer in the amenities lawsuit. However don't lose sight that the all mighty VLSI caved in and made the offer. The VLSI would not give up forty cents let alone $40 million unless it knew it was dead wrong.
Please be fair and balanced and more objective here