[CFrance]

Originally Posted by rexxfan

For what its worth, this was explained to us when we chose not to declare a party affiliation when we registered to vote. Personally I'm fine with it.
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Bob C

I could never vote in a primary in Michigan because I chose not to designate a party. I could vote on the referendums but not the candidates. it's a personal choice. I'm okay with it.

[cmj1210]

Same in NY

[twoplanekid]

I wish I could vote for my Village District Board of Supervisors which isn’t asking too much. I own property and pay taxes here. I can understand why I can’t vote in national politics and even state tickets. However, everyone who owns a local home and pays local taxes should be allowed to vote on local representatives in those locations such as both here and in Ohio where I still own a home and pay taxes.

It’s taxation without representation!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

I wish I could vote for my Village District Board of Supervisors which isn’t asking too much. I own property and pay taxes here. I can understand why I can’t vote in national politics and even state tickets. However, everyone who owns a local home and pays local taxes should be allowed to vote on local representatives in those locations such as both here and in Ohio where I still own a home and pay taxes.

It’s taxation without representation!

Yes it is. It is a CDD form of government. No one made you buy here. There is the opportunity you want all over Florida. But IMHO those places aren't run as well.

[tuccillo]

Are you referring to the Board of Supervisors for your CDD? Depending on the age of your CDD, all of the seats may have already transitioned to homeowner elected positions.

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

I wish I could vote for my Village District Board of Supervisors which isn’t asking too much. I own property and pay taxes here. I can understand why I can’t vote in national politics and even state tickets. However, everyone who owns a local home and pays local taxes should be allowed to vote on local representatives in those locations such as both here and in Ohio where I still own a home and pay taxes.

It’s taxation without representation!

[twoplanekid]

Forget about the Villages for a moment. If I own a house and pay taxes in both Ohio and let’s say California, I would enjoy the opportunity to be allowed to vote in local elections in both places.

[mtdjed]

My wife was registered as an independent and went with me as I voted. She ate as many Tootsie roles as she wanted as she waited while I voted.

It was interesting to note that she was not allowed to accompany me as I walked thru the process. I personally thought that was OK. I also thought it was totally fair that I had to show an autographed photo ID and sign to allow verification to the ID, although I do not think the attendants actually verified anything.

[Steve9930]

If you want to vote in the primary then you have to change to a party affiliation 29 days before the election. This what my wife and I did so we could vote for one of the Republicans.

[goodtimesintv]

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

I wish I could vote for my Village District Board of Supervisors which isn’t asking too much. I own property and pay taxes here. I can understand why I can’t vote in national politics and even state tickets. However, everyone who owns a local home and pays local taxes should be allowed to vote on local representatives in those locations such as both here and in Ohio where I still own a home and pay taxes.

It’s taxation without representation!

Reading--before spreading accusations of voter suppression by a "certain" group--is a good thing.

Linked here are Sumter County Election results from November, 2014.

Starting on Page 11, the results are shown for many Community Development Districts' seats/representatives in The Villages!!

http://www.sumterelections.org/Porta...m%20Report.pdf

[tuccillo]

Hey, you brought up the Board of Supervisors, let's not change the subject.

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

Forget about the Villages for a moment. If I own a house and pay taxes in both Ohio and let’s say California, I would enjoy the opportunity to be allowed to vote in local elections in both places.

[twoplanekid]

Originally Posted by tuccillo

Hey, you brought up the Board of Supervisors, let's not change the subject.

As we are talking about disfranchised voters, I thought I would bring up my wild desire to be able to vote in both Champaign County, Ohio and in the Villages on local issues. The rules of residency will probably never be changed to allow it.

[tuccillo]

Are you saying that you cannot vote for your CDD Board of Supervisors? You are registered to vote in OH? If so, I see your point now.

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

As we are talking about disfranchised voters, I thought I would bring up my wild desire to be able to vote in both Champaign County, Ohio and in the Villages on local issues. The rules of residency will probably never be changed to allow it.

[twoplanekid]

Originally Posted by tuccillo

Are you saying that you cannot vote for your CDD Board of Supervisors? You are registered to vote in OH? If so, I see your point now.

Yes! Someday soon, so my wife says we will be registered to vote in Fl.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

Yes! Someday soon, so my wife says we will be registered to vote in Fl.

I sincerely hope by then you will have changed the main focus of your interest to LIVING here and ENJOYING all this place has to offer.

[EnglishJW]

Originally Posted by alemorkam

Did you know that today over 25% of the "registered" voters in Florida were unable to vote in the Primary Election today? Only party designated voters are allowed to vote in the Primary Elections in Florida.

As an independent, I am thankful for even this brief respite.