[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by angiefox10

When EMS gets in they can see how some of these items promote tourism. Maybe it does. On the surface, it's hard to see that... But when they get in and look at it they may see something we don't... and can explain.


As it stands now, we just see the numbers and not the why. Our commissioners now will not tell us. They don't tell us anything so we have no way of knowing the why of the funding. Maybe if they did it would make a difference.


Does that make sense?

I think you are incorrect. Isn't one of the people trying to become commissioner the husband of the OP on this thread? Didn't he run for something before? I think this may be political. We had better stop discussing it.

[angiefox10]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I think you are incorrect. Isn't one of the people trying to become commissioner the husband of the OP on this thread? Didn't he run for something before? I think this may be political. We had better stop discussing it.

You are suggesting people can come in here with lies but for me to come in with honest discussion is not okay? I'm good with it, if both posts are removed.

No one wants to take away the entertainment on the squares. You know that. What we (myself as a resident) wants to know is why some of the money is going where it's going. We get no explanation from our commissioners when we ask question. We would like for them to respond to us. Maybe there are great reasons for where the money is going.

Many people have been to the meetings and has seen how they refuse to acknowledge us. This is an example of how a meeting goes.

Edit... This link is for three different meetings One when they were threatening to sue me, the other about conflict of interest and one for the High Kill Shelter.

How the commissioners treat visitors - YouTube

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by angiefox10

When EMS gets in they can see how some of these items promote tourism. Maybe it does. On the surface, it's hard to see that... But when they get in and look at it they may see something we don't... and can explain.


As it stands now, we just see the numbers and not the why. Our commissioners now will not tell us. They don't tell us anything so we have no way of knowing the why of the funding. Maybe if they did it would make a difference.


Does that make sense?

Are these the same commissioners that had dealings with the dog pound? I think I remember a lot of discussion about dogs and the commissioners. The incumbent ones. Are they the same ones that had a group of folks at the meetings about dog pounds? What were the commissioners stance on that???

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I think you are incorrect. Isn't one of the people trying to become commissioner the husband of the OP on this thread? Didn't he run for something before? I think this may be political. We had better stop discussing it.

Yes - angiefox10 is married to one of the candidates.

[angiefox10]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Are these the same commissioners that had dealings with the dog pound? I think I remember a lot of discussion about dogs and the commissioners. The incumbent ones. Are they the same ones that had a group of folks at the meetings about dog pounds? What were the commissioners stance on that???

This is how they handle presentations with the High Kill Shelter. Thank you for asking.


Angie takes on Angeliadis - YouTube

[angiefox10]

Originally Posted by njbchbum

Yes - angiefox10 is married to one of the candidates.

Yes I am. I don't know why that makes a difference. Except I know what's in the heart of the candidate. I know he cares about Sumter County. I know he will listen to the residents and make his decisions on what THEY want and he will respond to them when they ask a question or find out an answer and get back to them.

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by angiefox10

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No one wants to take away the entertainment on the squares. You know that. What we (myself as a resident) wants to know is why some of the money is going where it's going. We get no explanation from our commissioners when we ask question. We would like for them to respond to us. Maybe there are great reasons for where the money is going.

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Ms fox10 - If you and anyone else truly is interested in "why some of the money is going where it's going" - you have every right to attend the Tourism Council meetings and to review the grant applications from the organizations that are requesting grant money. Why don't you know that? You can even follow the work of the Council on it's page in the County website Council Members | Sumter County, FL - Official Website And the real deal of info re Tourism Councils can be found herehttp://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?mode=View%20Statutes&SubMenu=1&App_mode= Display_Statute&Search_String=125.0104&URL=0100-0199/0125/Sections/0125.0104.html You could even figure out if the Sumter County Tourism Council is operating within the State Statute if ya wanted to!

Hope that helps!

[angiefox10]

Originally Posted by njbchbum

Ms fox10 - If you and anyone else truly is interested in "why some of the money is going where it's going" - you have every right to attend the Tourism Council meetings and to review the grant applications from the organizations that are requesting grant money. Why don't you know that? You can even follow the work of the Council on it's page in the County website Council Members | Sumter County, FL - Official Website And the real deal of info re Tourism Councils can be found herehttp://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?mode=View%20Statutes&SubMenu=1&App_mode= Display_Statute&Search_String=125.0104&URL=0100-0199/0125/Sections/0125.0104.html You could even figure out if the Sumter County Tourism Council is operating within the State Statute if ya wanted to!

Hope that helps!

I have to go to the meetings? I can't ask and get an answer? I go to all the BOCC meetings as it is, and don't get answers, I send emails and don't get answers. And now, if I want answers, I have to go to another meeting? For the people who can't go to the meetings, they can't ask and get answers?

OK. I will do that. I would hope I would just be able to ask and someone could tell me.

Thank you for the suggestion. I am truly interested.

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by angiefox10

Yes I am. I don't know why that makes a difference. Except I know what's in the heart of the candidate. I know he cares about Sumter County. I know he will listen to the residents and make his decisions on what THEY want and he will respond to them when they ask a question or find out an answer and get back to them.

The truth shall set you free!!!!!

[Ladygolfer93]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Huh? There are so many things I disagree with. I hope the INCUMBENTS stay in. That is my view.


And this sentence, I quote; ""According to Bloomberg, the family’s wealth crossed the $3 billion mark in 2018, making Mark Morse, Jennifer Parr, and Tracy Mathews all billionaires."

My goodness, when is it shameful to be financially successful, doing a good thing, not breaking the law?
I have ALWAYS told my kids and grandkids to find a job that makes money legally and try to make a lot of it. I have told them that we would not pay for college studies in Art History or social work. We wanted to see a return on our investment and not on the kids living with us.

Agreed, LOL ! I do think you misread the intent of the statement about capitalism/developer's family/billions. I don't know the writer, but I don't think the point they wished to make was "anti-capitalism", I think what they wanted to convey is the owners of all of this private community, like any successful business, "could" if they wished, invest some of that into their "business". Again, can't read the intent of others, but I think that is what they wanted to convey; not condemn capitalism. Just a guess.

[Ladygolfer93]

Originally Posted by njbchbum

Ms fox10 - If you and anyone else truly is interested in "why some of the money is going where it's going" - you have every right to attend the Tourism Council meetings and to review the grant applications from the organizations that are requesting grant money. Why don't you know that? You can even follow the work of the Council on it's page in the County website Council Members | Sumter County, FL - Official Website And the real deal of info re Tourism Councils can be found herehttp://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?mode=View%20Statutes&SubMenu=1&App_mode= Display_Statute&Search_String=125.0104&URL=0100-0199/0125/Sections/0125.0104.html You could even figure out if the Sumter County Tourism Council is operating within the State Statute if ya wanted to! Hope that helps!

Your information should help a LOT of people. Honestly, I believe people "retire", and to many that means changing everything, even their own responsibility in a republic... to GUARD our democracy. Now that means different things to different people, but it shouldn't ! But in reality, I have found many folks just are not interested in finding out where to get the kinds of information they want and need. On the other hand, no matter where I have lived, I have never noticed public officials (once elected) go out of their way to make information accessible to the public. To the letter of the law of course, like you shared, that what they need to know is posted on websites, or available (sometimes for a charge some can't afford) by going to a certain office and "filling out a request". All annoying, but legal. If public "servants" were not so inherently "human", their better selves would take over and perhaps (?) go beyond the letter of the law at time, such as answering this woman's questions, answering emails or making phone calls ? Of course it is an imposition, but after all, the decision to become a PUBLIC SERVANT is NOT an easy one ! It means GREAT personal sacrifice ! Remember our founding fathers anyone ? They were (for the most part) the educated individuals at a time when few were highly educated, they were land owners, many "wealthy" compared to the masses, and very successful farmers too. They gave up HUGE sacrifices, and their families also suffered (gladly in most cases) for their decision. Often the wives and children could not run the business as successfully or farm as much of the land with the husband/father involved in trying to free us once and for all from the tyranny of a monarchy ! Wonder why so many public servants now have made the decision to become a public servant when it is such a sacrifice on their part, and on the part of their families too ? Could it possibly be that the "secret" is it is no longer a great personal sacrifice for your country (like serving in the military is), but now a way to ENRICH your personal wealth or station in life ? Humm, that would mean we've come full circle ? They these days working for the "king", the "government", the "community" has once again become the way "up" in society ? That would make an interesting topic for a research paper, oh, I forgot, we no longer actually teach "history", in the same way we once did. But, again, thank you for giving people what they need to keep informed.... now, all they need is the motivation to "just do it, just look it up" as Niki would say... LOL !

[shut the front door]

I think I'll vote for the non-incumbent who didn't switch parties just to get elected. Daniel Myslakowski doesn't need to switch parties, we can see his true colors. I see the true colors of the OP's husband, also.

[Buffalo Jim]

Originally Posted by angiefox10

If it is, they need to remove the post stating the entertainment is going away as well.

Are you running for County Office Ms. Fox ?

Is someone close to you running for County Office ?

And of course anything you may say could not and should not be construed as political in any way at all .

What might your role be when the candidates you support are running the County Ms. Fox , " Close Advisor behind the scenes " ?

[angiefox10]

Originally Posted by Buffalo Jim

Are you running for County Office Ms. Fox ?

Is someone close to you running for County Office ?

And of course anything you may say could not and should not be construed as political in any way at all .

What might your role be when the candidates you support are running the County Ms. Fox , " Close Advisor behind the scenes " ?

Most of the people in this group (except for a few) have fake names so no one knows who they are. I do not. I am open and transparent. It has been asked and answered... I am Oren Miller's wife. I am also a resident of Sumter County. I am not hiding anything.

I started this thread because of a previous thread that was started with a lie. It is about the same issues. I am OK with taking this thread down but feel the thread that says the candidates want to get rid of the entertainment should also come down as it quotes Oren's comments without full context.

Don't you agree.

[angiefox10]

Originally Posted by shut the front door

I think I'll vote for the non-incumbent who didn't switch parties just to get elected. Daniel Myslakowski doesn't need to switch parties, we can see his true colors. I see the true colors of the OP's husband, also.

Why do they call him "Dangerous Dan"? Do you know?