[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by kappy

It does effect me and every Sumter County taxpayer every year when we pay our taxes that were increased 25% because the developer did not want an increase in the impact fees, which are a one time fee.

Dude, read the post................the poster does not live in Sumter County, just drives thru.

[drcar41@aol.com]

Thanks, Don. As always, very enlightening. If more people would take the time to listen to your videos, many of the "urban myths" surrounding "The Villages" would cause a bit less "stir".

[Mleeja]

Originally Posted by J1ceasar

I have to laugh when people don't understand how the government is stealing 50 extra million dollars every year from the people of Sumter instead of properly having infrastructure taxes that new residents will pay. It's not just an extra 20% this year it's an extra 20% every year for the future money out of your pockets that could go towards your lifestyle or your children's life.

Obviously did not watch the video.

[Mleeja]

Thanks Don. Very informative video.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by J1ceasar

Well I don't live in Sumter but I do ride through there so I guess it does affect me. My real concern is why the state legislature allows somebody to enter into law and vote on a law while he's getting paid by a large company that will be affected by this law? Are there no ethics laws for the state, this is not a political comment this is strictly one about ethics and how shameful this person must feel when he goes to bed at night

Not totally sure what is actually correct but there was a huge conflict of interest here. Both sides should have been able to come to a compromise on the fees

No way would I vote for the guy when he runs for reelection in a couple of years.

[EviesGP]

Another informative interview would've been welcomed when the 25% tax increase was planned and imposed?! Just sayin...

[Goldwingnut]

Originally Posted by EviesGP

Another informative interview would've been welcomed when the 25% tax increase was planned and imposed?! Just sayin...

Unfortunately, I wasn't doing the interviews back then.

Interesting that you make the comment. Based on the poor turnout to the Budget Workshop that was held yesterday, no one appears interested in getting the 25% increase rolled back, including the 3 county commissioners that campaigned so hard against it and promised to roll it back. Reality sucks when you must make the tough decisions on what to cut from the budget, something these 3 have no backbone for.

I wonder if any of the 3 will have the integrity to standup and say publicly that they were "wrong", they had no idea what they were talking about, and that they cannot deliver on their campaign rhetoric. I doubt it.

I made it a point not to take sides during the video, my agenda is to educate with factual information not my personal opinions (a bit of old school journalism), it's about the facts, not about me and what I think or feel.

However, in an open forum like this I have no problem expressing my displeasure with some members of the current BOCC. The newly elected commissioners have proven themselves to Masters of Manipulating Social Media and tax-and-spend democrats, nothing more. What have any of them done since being in office to improve the lives of anyone or business environment in Sumter County? I've seen nothing, I expect even less in the future.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

Unfortunately, I wasn't doing the interviews back then.

Interesting that you make the comment. Based on the poor turnout to the Budget Workshop that was held yesterday, no one appears interested in getting the 25% increase rolled back, including the 3 county commissioners that campaigned so hard against it and promised to roll it back. Reality sucks when you must make the tough decisions on what to cut from the budget, something these 3 have no backbone for.

I wonder if any of the 3 will have the integrity to standup and say publicly that they were "wrong", they had no idea what they were talking about, and that they cannot deliver on their campaign rhetoric. I doubt it.

I made it a point not to take sides during the video, my agenda is to educate with factual information not my personal opinions (a bit of old school journalism), it's about the facts, not about me and what I think or feel.

However, in an open forum like this I have no problem expressing my displeasure with some members of the current BOCC. The newly elected commissioners have proven themselves to Masters of Manipulating Social Media and tax-and-spend democrats, nothing more. What have any of them done since being in office to improve the lives of anyone or business environment in Sumter County? I've seen nothing, I expect even less in the future.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

Unfortunately, I wasn't doing the interviews back then.

Interesting that you make the comment. Based on the poor turnout to the Budget Workshop that was held yesterday, no one appears interested in getting the 25% increase rolled back, including the 3 county commissioners that campaigned so hard against it and promised to roll it back. Reality sucks when you must make the tough decisions on what to cut from the budget, something these 3 have no backbone for.

I wonder if any of the 3 will have the integrity to standup and say publicly that they were "wrong", they had no idea what they were talking about, and that they cannot deliver on their campaign rhetoric. I doubt it.

I made it a point not to take sides during the video, my agenda is to educate with factual information not my personal opinions (a bit of old school journalism), it's about the facts, not about me and what I think or feel.

However, in an open forum like this I have no problem expressing my displeasure with some members of the current BOCC. The newly elected commissioners have proven themselves to Masters of Manipulating Social Media and tax-and-spend democrats, nothing more. What have any of them done since being in office to improve the lives of anyone or business environment in Sumter County? I've seen nothing, I expect even less in the future.

Over-promise then under-perform - it's the American way.

I can forgive someone for not being fully aware of the complexities of a job they have not yet stepped into. And I can certainly understand finding yourself outnumbered and outmaneuvered. But it is more difficult to understand doing little or nothing. Yes, they put an effort towards their one goal, but there is more to running the county than just the one issue.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Over-promise then under-perform

I was/am surprised that an age matured county would vote on emotion and no experience.

[Velvet]

The people voted with their wallets… as in most places.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Velvet

The people voted with their wallets… as in most places.

That's the funny part...............the three dudes had NO PLAN, they had NO IDEA how to help the wallets.

[Ben Franklin]

Thanks for the video. I'm not sure I understood the states responsibility. If 301 has already been widened, then it's years behind the actual growth rate from Warm Springs Rd to at least Rt 44 with a fly-over at 301 for Rt 44. If they are out of money, then they aren't collecting enough, (FL gas tax rate is 38 cents a gallon) and anyone taking those roads has to suffer through the traffic. And then there is Rt 466 and Rolling Acres Ln. Even though that area is outside TV land, it is impacted by TV people. Not only should Rolling Acres road have been widened years ago, a fly-over is also need at that intersection, unless one doesn't mind waiting for 3 lights to change in season and 2 lights to change in off-season. Shouldn't areas just on the outskirts of TV be figured into any calculations, when planning more homes, or are those roads an after the fact thought and who pays for them? Lots of times, through lack of proper planning, or turning one's back to what is needed, roads are obsolete by the time they are built.

[Goldwingnut]

Originally Posted by Ben Franklin

Thanks for the video. I'm not sure I understood the states responsibility. If 301 has already been widened, then it's years behind the actual growth rate from Warm Springs Rd to at least Rt 44 with a fly-over at 301 for Rt 44. If they are out of money, then they aren't collecting enough, (FL gas tax rate is 38 cents a gallon) and anyone taking those roads has to suffer through the traffic. And then there is Rt 466 and Rolling Acres Ln. Even though that area is outside TV land, it is impacted by TV people. Not only should Rolling Acres road have been widened years ago, a fly-over is also need at that intersection, unless one doesn't mind waiting for 3 lights to change in season and 2 lights to change in off-season. Shouldn't areas just on the outskirts of TV be figured into any calculations, when planning more homes, or are those roads an after the fact thought and who pays for them? Lots of times, through lack of proper planning, or turning one's back to what is needed, roads are obsolete by the time they are built.

Warm springs to 44 is in the planning stages with the 301 Coleman bypass.

Rolling Acres is in Lake county, how would you justify Sumter County taxpayers paying to upgrade Lake County roads? Not a Sumter County problem.

Sumter County is planning ahead for growth, hence the regional road agreement. They have no say in how Lake County planning is done. Lake is definitely profiting from the growth of the villages with minimal investment, they seem to be enjoying the free ride on the gravy train.

[NoMo50]

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

Warm springs to 44 is in the planning stages with the 301 Coleman bypass.

Rolling Acres is in Lake county, how would you justify Sumter County taxpayers paying to upgrade Lake County roads? Not a Sumter County problem.

Sumter County is planning ahead for growth, hence the regional road agreement. They have no say in how Lake County planning is done. Lake is definitely profiting from the growth of the villages with minimal investment, they seem to be enjoying the free ride on the gravy train.

Make that a gravy train with biscuit wheels!