[Normal]

It looks like the city runs on an older model called the Commission Management Plan. A mayor commissioner and four commissioners pass and do most things for the city. Everything is done under Robert’s rules.

It’s true, The Villagers who pay taxes to Wildwood get nothing. Just a bill. The scales are tipping though, The Villages can and will eventually rule the town as they should. Businesses generate tax revenues mostly benefiting from The Villages. Offices are voted for as or in the at large system.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Bilyclub

According to the developer the land was annexed before they owned it.

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OMG, introducing actual facts….

[cjrjck]

The county and city taxes paid by residents in TV are definitely something that should be discussed among residents of TV. I am not against paying such taxes but I do question the amount paid and where they go. For instance, the property taxes collected by Sumter County. Why are the school taxes so high when none of those residents have kids in school? I have always supported such taxes but that was in areas where the population structure age-wise was more normal. I know Sumter County still has to build and maintain schools but not to the degree they would if TV was not a retirement community. So where does that money truly go? I suspect that if TV residents were not so affluent, the surrounding counties and many of the cities would not be so eager to get a piece of the action. I mean just look at Wildwood's city limits. Their intent was obvious.

[Dgodin]

The historical area is incorporated into the town of Lady Lake. We not only pay taxes but also need to get construction permits from the town.

[kansasr]

Originally Posted by Dgodin

The historical area is incorporated into the town of Lady Lake. We not only pay taxes but also need to get construction permits from the town.

Not all parts of the historic district are within the Lady Lake City limits. There are a lot of plots in Silver Lake that are not and are within Lake County jurisdiction.

[champion6]

This attachment compares the taxes charged for the various areas in TV. It doesn't compare what you get for these taxes.

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Normal

We pay about 1,300 per year to the distant town of Wildwood.

I’m wondering where our tax money goes that most others near us do not pay?

The tax you pay to Wildwood probably goes to benefit Wildwood.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by VApeople

The tax you pay to Wildwood probably goes to benefit Wildwood.

LOL. If you live in Wildwood, wouldn't you want your taxes to benefit your city? If not, then move out of Wildwood.

[Normal]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

LOL. If you live in Wildwood, wouldn't you want your taxes to benefit your city? If not, then move out of Wildwood.

Yes, but since we only live in Wildwood on paper and receive no benefits except a bill, there seems to be a lack of reasonable jurisdiction.

Originally Posted by HoosierPa

UF Hospital pulled out because of the Miller / Search / Esteep impact fees promised. Not the fault of TV

Wonder if they report that on the adorable trolley tour?

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Normal

we only live in Wildwood on paper

I bet your house is located within the Wildwood city limits.

Originally Posted by Normal

there seems to be a lack of reasonable jurisdiction.

What does that comment even mean?

[cjrjck]

[QUOTE=Bilyclub;2272210]According to the developer the land was annexed before they owned it. QUOTE]

Of course it was. They aren't stupid. They knew it would likely get developed by someone at some time. Lucky for them it was TV. So they annexed while they could. No way they could do it now. Never would get voted in by TV residents.

[Normal]

Originally Posted by VApeople

I bet your house is located within the Wildwood city limits.

On paper, so we can be taxed. It’s about a 15 minute drive to Wildwood. 5-7 min west to Morse, then only another 5 up to 44. After that about 5 to the Wildwood city limits.

Originally Posted by VApeople

What does that comment even mean?

It means that the Fire department jurisdiction doesn’t reach out this far. It means we are just being taken for monetary purposes with no city support.

It’s OK though, most if not all have the same opinion where we live. We are working to get two members on the City Government. No one agrees we should be paying Wildwood taxes when we aren’t supported by them. Thank The Villages, they gave us the support loophole.

Make sure to sign the candidate petition when you see it. It will save a little bit of cash for other purposes if you do. Vote Villages Candidates 2024!

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Toymeister

What do TV residents get from the Wildwood city tax? More police presence in the form of traffic enforcement and little else.

You get children of Wildwood getting educated, so that some day, if one of them ends up in a position of authority over you, you have a shot at an intelligent conversation with them instead of them just beating you over the head with a club.

You get town roads that get maintained, instead of left to erode, causing massive flooding to nearby properties the next time a storm blows through.

I mean it's a really weird question. What did residents on your block wherever you came from, get from the taxes paid by residents on the other side of town? If you lived near a town border, what did you get from that other town's taxes, that you didn't have to pay for? What did they get from the taxes you had to pay for?

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

You get children of Wildwood getting educated, so that some day, if one of them ends up in a position of authority over you, you have a shot at an intelligent conversation with them instead of them just beating you over the head with a club.

You get town roads that get maintained, instead of left to erode, causing massive flooding to nearby properties the next time a storm blows through.

I mean it's a really weird question. What did residents on your block wherever you came from, get from the taxes paid by residents on the other side of town? If you lived near a town border, what did you get from that other town's taxes, that you didn't have to pay for? What did they get from the taxes you had to pay for?

No surprises there. But A+ for consistency.