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The Villages
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Major pair of upsets Tuesday as incumbents fall in CDD 6 and 8

Russ D’Emidio
Russ D’Emidio
Duane Johnson
Duane Johnson

A big pair of upsets in Community Development Districts 6 and 8 as incumbents Russ D’Emidio and Duane Johnson were knocked off by challengers.

D’Emidio collected 2,548 votes to Donna Kempa’s 3,150 votes. Kempa is an active member of the Property Owners Association.

Meanwhile, Johnson collected 1,819 votes while challenger Ray Banks Jr. got 2,096 votes in CDD 8. Also in CDD 8, newcomer Victor Ray won election as a supervisor, defeating opponent Dick Wedding.

Meanwhile, Ellen Cora and Clyde Long breezed to re-election in Community Development District 1.

Cora defeated Craig Estep and Long easily outdistanced challenger Peter Pittsburgh.

In CDD 5, incumbent Jerry Knoll easily fended off challenger Carolyn Reichel.

In CDD 7, Dennis Broedlin defeated Joseph Scholosser. Broedlin will replace Niles Getz who opted not to run again.

Neglect of golf course maintenance now costing us millions of dollars

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of St. Charles resident argues that neglect of golf course maintenance is now costing residents millions of dollars.

Karen says her intent has been misinterpreted

A Village of Belle Aire resident who stirred quite a discussion with a previous Letter to the Editor, follows up to say that her intent was misinterpreted.

Our amenities are being used by families with kids

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of Citrus Grove resident says she is not happy about families with kids using amenities paid for by residents.

Finally allocating funds to the golf courses!

A Village of Hadley resident said he is happy that more money is being allocated to the golf courses. Read his Letter to the Editor.

Trump is unfit for any office

A Village of Osceola Hills resident, in a Letter to the Editor, details why he thinks former President Trump is unfit to hold any office.