[Normal]

Originally Posted by birdawg

It’s about character once a Democrat always a Democrat. Remember they don’t work for you.

Did you mean…

It’s about character once working for the Builder always working for the Builder. Remember they don’t work for you.

That makes more sense.

[Gatorfan1]

The one thing that no one has said is that Owen represented all of Sumter County. He spent time with residents in Webster, Tarrytown, St. Catherine, Center Hill, Bushnell, Coleman, Lake Panasoffkee, Wildwood, The Villages, Wahoo and more. He represented all of Sumter County. Can any of the others say they have done that? Big No! You will vote for who you want but I hate what happened to Owen and I have nothing but respect for him.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

So far Wiley and the other two developer candidates have received about $ 85,000 in contributions. Now Miller has about $ 4000.

Do you see a trend starting?

I sure hope so

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Do you know who made those contributions?

Read todays Sun and see the comments made about Wiley, all favorable and than Miller all negative and feel free to say I know what I am talking about.

Bet just about all of Wiley contribution came from either the developer or his allies.

[Normal]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Read todays Sun and see the comments made about Wiley, all favorable and than Miller all negative and feel free to say I know what I am talking about.

Bet just about all of Wiley contribution came from either the developer or his allies.

In 2020 the builder spent 8 dollars per vote and lost overwhelmingly by a ratio of 2:1. The other three including Miller spent a little less than 40cents per vote. It will be the same this time around.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

You don’t like the Developer, do ya?

I think the developer has done a great job building this place and we are very happy to be there.

What I do not like is his political influence that he uses to get his way which is not always in the best interest of us villagers.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Normal

In 2020 the builder spent 8 dollars per vote and lost overwhelmingly by a ratio of 2:1. The other three including Miller spent a little less than 40cents per vote. It will be the same this time around.

Not so sure. Last time villagers were not happy with the 24% increase in real estate taxes and took it our on the existing commissioners.

This time around Don Wiley is looked on variably by most do so most people will probably vote for him.

[Michael 61]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

I think the developer has done a great job building this place and we are very happy to be there.

What I do not like is his political influence that he uses to get his way which is not always in the best interest of us villagers.

Thanks for responding and sharing your opinion. Not everyone feels The Developer is working against the interests of most villagers - most new residents I socialize and interact with have positive things to say about The Developer. - Not sure I would have moved here if I felt The Developer would be actively working against my interests, but that’s just me.

[shut the front door]

Originally Posted by DrMack

I wouldn’t vote for someone who was backed by the developer. We know whose interests those candidates back. Hint, it isn’t the people’s.

Bingo. When the developer pulls his puppet strings, you can bet it will cost US money, not him.
The developers have spent decades doing things on the cheap, and then handing over responsibility for maintenance and repairs to the residents.

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by shut the front door

Bingo. When the developer pulls his puppet strings, you can bet it will cost US money, not him.
The developers have spent decades doing things on the cheap, and then handing over responsibility for maintenance and repairs to the residents.

I often hear this. Can someone provide examples?

[shut the front door]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

Thanks for responding and sharing your opinion. Not everyone feels The Developer is working against the interests of most villagers - most new residents I socialize and interact with have positive things to say about The Developer. - Not sure I would have moved here if I felt The Developer would be actively working against my interests, but that’s just me.

Yep, most "NEW" residents. Once you've been here a while, you will not like having your wallet dipped into every time the developer finds a way to shift expenses.