[phojo]

All that money the developer gave to his elves running for Sumter County Commissioner showed up in my mailbox today.

[Gpsma]

Dont check your mail them

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by phojo

All that money the developer gave to his elves running for Sumter County Commissioner showed up in my mailbox today.

By mail....or drone?

[Stu from NYC]

Any guess what the developer expects in return?

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Any guess what the developer expects in return?

Just peace, prosperity.....and the occasional TIF!

*Just kidding fellowship!

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by phojo

All that money the developer gave to his elves running for Sumter County Commissioner showed up in my mailbox today.

That EVIL developer is at it again.

What to do??? Maybe live someplace else?

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

That EVIL developer is at it again.

What to do??? Maybe live someplace else?

Just another example....that people have a right to opinions that differ from others. In doing so, if the archives are any indication, there should’ve been a mass exodus over the past decade (present company included). I know ‘housekeeping’ will probably remove this...as per usual...but I’d rather live next to a free thinker than a yes man!

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

Even if what you’re alluding to is true, who cares? Judging from the aestethics around here, I’d say the people in charge are doing a pretty good job.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

That EVIL developer is at it again.

What to do??? Maybe live someplace else?

Would you not prefer elected representatives who are beholden to the people who elected them and not special interests?

The developer has built a great place for us to live but do think he has too much political power>

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Would you not prefer elected representatives who are beholden to the people who elected them and not special interests?

The developer has built a great place for us to live but do think he has too much political power>

Maybe he built a great place for us to live because of his political power. Makes sense, let’s make it harder for developer to be successful.

It’s called freedom of speech.
The developer wants elected officials who believe in low taxes and free market. That is who they give political donations to.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Would you not prefer elected representatives who are beholden to the people who elected them and not special interests?

The developer has built a great place for us to live but do think he has too much political power>

I agree with you to a point Stu. What’s lost on many...is that the issue isn’t the developer, his team and vendors that contribute to their favorite candidate(s)...that’s legal, ..it’s the recipient that takes those contributions and wants us to believe he/she will be independent in policy/direction in spite of that. Comical. The only way to instill confidence in independent leadership (Sumter CC specifically)....is for ALL candidates to refuse said contributions. IMO

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston

I agree with you to a point Stu. What’s lost on many...is that the issue isn’t the developer, his team and vendors that contribute to their favorite candidate(s)...that’s legal, ..it’s the recipient that takes those contributions and wants us to believe he/she will be independent in policy/direction in spite of that. Comical. The only way to instill confidence in independent leadership (Sumter CC specifically)....is for ALL candidates to refuse said contributions. IMO

That would work for me. Would like to here Don Wiley state why he accepted all of the donations from the developer and his suppliers and convince us he will be working in our best interests

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

Maybe he built a great place for us to live because of his political power. Makes sense, let’s make it harder for developer to be successful.

It’s called freedom of speech.
The developer wants elected officials who believe in low taxes and free market. That is who they give political donations to.

Sorry do not buy what you are selling

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

That would work for me. Would like to here Don Wiley state why he accepted all of the donations from the developer and his suppliers and convince us he will be working in our best interests

I think this is a good metaphor for why that will never happen.....’when the phone doesn’t ring....you’ll know it’s DW’!

[Ignatz]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

That would work for me. Would like to here Don Wiley state why he accepted all of the donations from the developer and his suppliers and convince us he will be working in our best interests

Maybe you should attend the upcoming Q&A session and ask him rather than stirring the pot here where nobody can give you the answer?