[Dlbonivich]

The entertainment center s paid for by a bed tax or tourism tax, not really estate taxes. It must be used to attract tourism. If not the squares what? Maybe a huge Ferris wheel 🎡 n Fenney

[Rsenholzi]

Please share which Pending commissioner this was . I would love to know if this is a post Meant to get the incumbents back In or whether one really said it. If you don’t post the name we know that my comment is true. I heard recently that the entertainment in the squares was being held off till Jan 1 but will be starting back then

[Chi-Town]

Talked to a vendor who was notified that there would be vendor nights again when the squares reopen. But no date was given.

[diamond2005]

Originally Posted by Northwoods

It appears that we could lose our entertainment on the squares.
I just read a post from someone running for commissioner (not an incumbent) that he would not agree to use to use the hotel tax (this is the money that is currently used to fund entertainment at the Brownwood and Lake Sumter squares).
So, essentially, entertainment could be gone on Brownwood and Lake Sumter squares.

Ain’t that a shame!

[Andyb]

Got a name?

[toeser]

Originally Posted by Northwoods

It appears that we could lose our entertainment on the squares.
I just read a post from someone running for commissioner (not an incumbent) that he would not agree to use to use the hotel tax (this is the money that is currently used to fund entertainment at the Brownwood and Lake Sumter squares).
So, essentially, entertainment could be gone on Brownwood and Lake Sumter squares.

Scare tactic to keep you voting for the developer's puppets. Do you work for them?

[Northwoods]

Originally Posted by toeser

Scare tactic to keep you voting for the developer's puppets. Do you work for them?

Here's a screen shot of the Facebook post. Scare tactic? I don't think so.

[Marvic 1]

Yeah sure, one of the main features of the Villages is going to stop, these Miller's you see are in cahoots texting back and forth!.....

[Dust Bunny]

I suggest you go to the source the get credible information then post. Hearsay don't count

Originally Posted by Northwoods

It appears that we could lose our entertainment on the squares.
I just read a post from someone running for commissioner (not an incumbent) that he would not agree to use to use the hotel tax (this is the money that is currently used to fund entertainment at the Brownwood and Lake Sumter squares).
So, essentially, entertainment could be gone on Brownwood and Lake Sumter squares.

I highly doubt this. The square merchants would have a fit, to say nothing of TV residents. And one commisioner can do nothing on his own. If he brings it up in an actual meeting it would go nowhere.

[EviesGP]

Oren Miller has made statements and posts, that even the other 2 CC challengers don't agree with. That's just he/himself. As for the challengers themselves, I think they're well qualified to replace the incumbents. I, too, am very impressed with what The Villages has done, and love this place. But, I was quite appalled by how this tax increase was abruptly introduced, and publicized?! My home state is horrible with taxes, but even up there, if you introduced a 25% increase, you would be burned at the stake! And, add to that, you slip in a salary increase for yourselves??? WOW! That's cojones. And the way you treated those people in those meetings?! Vote them out! And take the Sheriff with them.

[AnnieDotz]

I thought a big portion of the funding came from a grant.

[CanTho]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Let's not forget Johnny Wild and the Delights!

I closed my comments with " etc. etc "

[LuvtheVillages]

Originally Posted by AnnieDotz

I thought a big portion of the funding came from a grant.

Yes, a grant funded by the hotel tax.

[Mohawksin]

Originally Posted by Velvet

So... what about property taxes this year? Who is for increases, who is not? More interested in that than entertainment right now.

Increases? To which are you referring? Budget? Mill rate? Your personal property tax?