[rubicon]

I have written on these very pages that it is likely and wise, for The Villages Lake-Sumter, Inc. (TVLSI) , the District and other community leaders to read TOTV. And before I proceed let me add that perhaps Ms. Tutt was also addressing the POA?

TVLSI has tight control over this community and has proven that in the past. They operate quietly which is not bad but in itself but which predictably leads to speculation which in this case Ms. Tutt refers to as rumors and it can have bad consequences. The poor handling of the Wellness Center is one example, the IRS controversy is another. And this latter controversy according to the IRS filings cast the District in poor light and here I am not rendering judgment but only relying what the IRS claimed.

However I believe the over riding reason explaining all of this discussion boils down to the fact that many residents are not comfortable with our form of government and from that prospective we feel left out.

The annual survey reads like a consumer survey distributed by an Ocean Cruise Line. While I do appreciate such an opportunity it is not sufficiently substantive and relevant to what concerns I have about my investment in this community.

I believe Ms. Tutt is doing her best considering her limited authority and there is the rub. Because we have to rely on Ms. Tutt and her staff to speak on our behalf but without any real authority other than collecting taxes and improving amenities, what can she really do? In short residents need the opportunity for one vote per resident and that is something that is missing and one in which we as Americans have come to value in our democracy.

I wish Ms. Tutt every success because our lives are affected by it.

[twoplanekid]

Originally Posted by villagerjack

Perhaps this is part of what she is referring to? Appreciating what the Morse Family have done in creating this wonderful place and expressing it is hardly " kissing the developers feet". A lot of damage can be done while some are " eventually getting The facts out" ". The title of this original post is also irresponsible. This woman has done a fabulous job over the years and my guess is that she does not dislike anyone. Let's be careful his we express ourselves.

As I directed people to the gov web site to read her comments in her own words, I believe that she would be delighted that I would do so. She wanted people to read things from the source. Apparently, the subject of misinformation is a sore point with her. The title of this original post is irresponsible? The “us” I was referring to was this forum in general as she mentioned web groups. Just trying to get people to read her article, think about misinformation and then make up their own minds to change their behavior or not.

[outlaw]

"Misinformation, speculation, rumors are born out of secrecy."

[vette]

I really hate to paint any person or group with a wide brush. Are there people that Ms. Tutt dislikes. Absolutely, but all of us have people we dislike. In her comments I read that she is concerned/dislikes behaviors of people not necessarily individual people themselves and most definitely not all of us in general. And yes while rumors will always abound in our community I agree we all owe it to ourselves to rebuke false rumors whenever we can. It is also important to note that rumors, especially false ones often generate actual dollars costs. At a recent Welcome Wednesday meeting I attend, Ms. Tutt explained an investigation into a rumor about a very long emergency medical response time. She was pleased to report that after concluding the investigation all parties agreed the rumor was false. However what Ms. Tutt did not complain about or discuss was the actual man-hour cost to all of us to have her staff, Sumter County Sheriffs Dept., Villages Public Safety, Community Watch and other personnel review the call transcripts and dispatch logs to disprove this particular rumor. Bottom line, in my opinion, we will never be able to eliminate gossip and often general gossip can be good. But when general gossip takes on a set of alleged facts it becomes a rumor. At which point all of us owe it to ourselves and our community, to verify the alleged facts before we repeat and spread rumors.

[Xavier]

Originally Posted by redwitch

Actually, I do believe Ms. Tuttlwould like it if there was never a negative word about the Morses. It would make her job that much easier.

Yes, we do have a lot of misstatements and rumors here, but most are quickly dispelled, corrected or substantiated quite quickly. I think TOTV and íts users do a great job of getting the facts out.

Also, I apologize for the poor wording about kissing the feet. It was not quite the sentiment I was trying to convey and I'm sorry it came out so badly and harshly.

I generally find your posts to be accurate and informative. However, as in the past, you are usually quite negative regarding the Morse family. Perhaps you would like to share how they have hurt you so much that you often can't find even a neutral word to share about them.

Xavier

[janmcn]

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

As I directed people to the gov web site to read her comments in her own words, I believe that she would be delighted that I would do so. She wanted people to read things from the source. Apparently, the subject of misinformation is a sore point with her. The title of this original post is irresponsible? The “us” I was referring to was this forum in general as she mentioned web groups. Just trying to get people to read her article, think about misinformation and then make up their own minds to change their behavior or not.

Ms Tutt had better like "us" as "we" are the ones that pay her salary, and if "we" don't like the way she is doing her job, we should fire her just like any other public servant.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by janmcn

Ms Tutt had better like "us" as "we" are the ones that pay her salary, and if "we" don't like the way she is doing her job, we should fire her just like any other public servant.

I really like and respect Janet Tutt.

Janet Tutt appears to be as concerned as we all should be about rampant misinformation and deliberate rumors that are damaging the reputation of the entire community. It hurts all of us.

Some people are always disliking anything to do with the developer. I wonder why?

[JoMar]

Janet Tutt does not work for the Developer, nor is she an elected official. I find it interesting that there is nobody on here that has had the responsibility to oversee a 100,000+ residential community yet still knows how the job should be done. I also find it interesting that those that post complaints don't understand the organizational structure of this place yet have all the solutions. I also wonder, since we have all the posters on here that have all the solutions, how many have, or will run to sit on a CDD so they can have a real impact. How many even go to the board meetings.

[Ceafolks]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Janet Tutt does not work for the Developer, nor is she an elected official. I find it interesting that there is nobody on here that has had the responsibility to oversee a 100,000+ residential community yet still knows how the job should be done. I also find it interesting that those that post complaints don't understand the organizational structure of this place yet have all the solutions. I also wonder, since we have all the posters on here that have all the solutions, how many have, or will run to sit on a CDD so they can have a real impact. How many even go to the board meetings.

JoMar...You win the post of the day, week, month and maybe the year.
Thank you...

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Janet Tutt does not work for the Developer, nor is she an elected official. I find it interesting that there is nobody on here that has had the responsibility to oversee a 100,000+ residential community yet still knows how the job should be done. I also find it interesting that those that post complaints don't understand the organizational structure of this place yet have all the solutions. I also wonder, since we have all the posters on here that have all the solutions, how many have, or will run to sit on a CDD so they can have a real impact. How many even go to the board meetings.

You are one smart lady ..............

[TVMayor]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Janet Tutt does not work for the Developer, nor is she an elected official. I find it interesting that there is nobody on here that has had the responsibility to oversee a 100,000+ residential community yet still knows how the job should be done. I also find it interesting that those that post complaints don't understand the organizational structure of this place yet have all the solutions. I also wonder, since we have all the posters on here that have all the solutions, how many have, or will run to sit on a CDD so they can have a real impact. How many even go to the board meetings.

And, you get a cookie.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Janet Tutt does not work for the Developer, nor is she an elected official. I find it interesting that there is nobody on here that has had the responsibility to oversee a 100,000+ residential community yet still knows how the job should be done. I also find it interesting that those that post complaints don't understand the organizational structure of this place yet have all the solutions. I also wonder, since we have all the posters on here that have all the solutions, how many have, or will run to sit on a CDD so they can have a real impact. How many even go to the board meetings.

You are a smart person, and a fair one, JoMar.

[rubicon]

Again we find people bent on defending what need not be defended. As I stated in my earlier post the pivotal issue here is our form of government or lack thereof. The Villages operates like a monarchy I let other decide if it is a benevolent one or not but you really don't have any say in substantive matters.

I don't care what stores locate here when compared to issues of policy that affect my quality of life and there are pressing issues that will never appear on any docket in this community

Again if Janet Tutt or TVLSI really want to reduce speculation and innuendo then be better communicators .

[TVMayor]

Originally Posted by rubicon

Again we find people bent on defending what need not be defended. As I stated in my earlier post the pivotal issue here is our form of government or lack thereof. The Villages operates like a monarchy I let other decide if it is a benevolent one or not but you really don't have any say in substantive matters.

I don't care what stores locate here when compared to issues of policy that affect my quality of life and there are pressing issues that will never appear on any docket in this community

Again if Janet Tutt or TVLSI really want to reduce speculation and innuendo then be better communicators .

I would bet she would be a better communicator if you attended one of her Wednesday meetings she has every week. Arrive early because sometimes 20 people out of 100,000+ villagers are packing the pace looking to communicate. It takes 2 to communicate.

[mickey100]

Originally Posted by rubicon

Again we find people bent on defending what need not be defended. …...
Again if Janet Tutt or TVLSI really want to reduce speculation and innuendo then be better communicators .

I agree. Another thread that has degenerated into a worship fest of "The Morses" along with the implication that anyone who doesn't support every single thing they do, or who suggests that there could be improvements made in our community, has some sort of agenda. Sigh. As far as communication, in addition to public meetings, we have newspapers, emails, internet, and so on. There is absolutely no reason information cannot be easily communicated.