[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

Position description:

Primary puppet of the developer who is assigned to look like she cares about the residents, but whose primary function...is to promote whatever the developer wants to do and make you think it is always the right thing.

Janet Tutt works for the CCDD which is in essence controlled by THE DEVELOPER. Janet Tutt and The Developer do a good job in my opinion and the opinion of most Villagers.

When you work for an entity in essence you must do what is expected of you or you don't get paid although I think the use of the word puppet seems scathing to me.

If a person does not like the form of government called a CCDD they are not forced, coerced or pleaded with to move to one. There are many other developments in Florida that are not CCDD's.

If a person has moved here without prior knowledge of how The Villages is run and finds herself or himself in disagreement with how it is run, one option is to put their property up for sale, sell it and make a profit and move to another area, paying far less for moving here than the price tag would be up North. Another option would be to wait until your Rental contract is up and move to another place where a person can vote, run for office and have a say in decisions like the size of golf holes and what to do when someone saves their seat at a parade.

We all have freedom of choice. No one forced us to move here or to stay here.

I am so glad I live here. Thank you Janet Tutt and The Morse Family.

[Madelaine Amee]

On several occasions I've seen Ms. Tutt address residents and I thought she did an excellent job under very difficult circumstances. She has to report to The Developer as well as try to handle the complaints of thousands of old people who all think their way is the correct way. Since I have lived here she has taken two very difficult situations, both involving people who think they are above the law and entitled to do whatever they wanted to do, she managed to solve both problems in an amicable way for both us and her employer.

She has an unenviable job and I certainly would not do it for any amount of money.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

Position description:

Primary puppet of the developer who is assigned to look like she cares about the residents, but whose primary function...is to promote whatever the developer wants to do and make you think it is always the right thing.

Agree, imagine that

[dbussone]

I believe the Disney parks/properties in Orlando are set up in a manner similar to TV. Imagine that, two very well run organizations - no hysterics or whining on the hour.


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[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

She has an unenviable job and I certainly would not do it for any amount of money.

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

Position description:

Primary puppet of the developer who is assigned to look like she cares about the residents, but whose primary function...is to promote whatever the developer wants to do and make you think it is always the right thing.

Interesting choice of words. So, if I own a business and I tell my employees, "you work for me, so you'll do things the way I want them done" they would be considered my puppets?
I have to say a big thank you to the Schwartz & Morse family and their "puppets". We've been here 17 years and I love it just as much as I did when I first moved here. What a wonderful place to live. I have access to just about anything I ever want or need and I don't even have to go on a major highway.
What an awesome way to spend the rest of my life!!!
Sure beats shoveling snow in Michigan.

[golf2140]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

The Villages runs efficiently and economically like a well oiled machine. That doesn't happen without great management. Compare management of The Villages to how many struggling communities are run by incompetent and/or corrupt elected officials and be grateful for Janet Tutt and her team! IMHO of course...

[Allegiance]

God Bless the Schwartz family, each and everyone.

And bless all who visit and pass through The Villages

[Rapscallion St Croix]

It took a while, but I have compiled a list of decisions made by Janet Tutt or her subordinates which have affected my daily life;

1. When Monday is a holiday, I must put my trash out for Saturday pick up vs Monday pick up.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

The Villages runs efficiently and economically like a well oiled machine. That doesn't happen without great management. Compare management of The Villages to how many struggling communities are run by incompetent and/or corrupt elected officials and be grateful for Janet Tutt and her team! IMHO of course...

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

She has an unenviable job and I certainly would not do it for any amount of money.

Janet Tutt has a really tough job.
I don't always agree with her decisions - but I respect her.

[Villageswimmer]

Originally Posted by REDCART

Thank you for supporting Janet Tutt. You could not have stated your case better. I used to attend POA meetings regularly and more often than not Janet would be there with a staff member both to listen and respond. When her husband passed away recently I was hopeful that she would stay on because she'll be very difficult to replace. If she were an elected official I'd not only vote for her but I'd campaign for her as well.

Agree. Her job is difficult and she handles it with poise and grace. I admire her strength. I don't know how anyone could watch her in action and not. Namaste.

[NotGolfer]

Why oh why is it that folks are so negative about leadership with our community? We all moved here because of it's beauty and the life-style it offers. We've heard about retirement communities that promised many things but didn't deliver so folks are stuck with their purchase and don't have what we have here. I applaude many times over the choices we have here. I have to wonder why some folks get so uptight and can't enjoy what time on earth they have left.

[Philip Winkler]

go to districtgov.org

[Dwyane Johnson]

Janet Tutt is a great person, works hard and genuinely cares about the community. It's a thankless job. Go to vccdd orientation if you've never been...you will walk away with a new outlook on how things work...I did...I promise or your money back.

[Buffalo Jim]

Originally Posted by NotGolfer

Why oh why is it that folks are so negative about leadership with our community? We all moved here because of it's beauty and the life-style it offers. We've heard about retirement communities that promised many things but didn't deliver so folks are stuck with their purchase and don't have what we have here. I applaude many times over the choices we have here. I have to wonder why some folks get so uptight and can't enjoy what time on earth they have left.

The behavior you reference which is projected by a very loud minority is due to the fact that they hail from places where everyone is miserable and " in your face ".

And such places according to them are " the best " cities / states to be from . You can easily name them . Just being from those garden spots makes you a superior being .

These folks get up in the morning and can`t wait to spend their
waking hours finding as many things to be angry about and to criticize as posable .

Their true joy in life is to cover as many other people with their misery and sense of superiority as possible .
And never forget their motto is that " everyone you meet is trying to rip you off ". It`s just such a lovely philosophy to live by .