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==Government== The Villages operates under a system of [[Community Development District]]s (CDDs) and local government jurisdictions across [[Sumter County, Florida|Sumter]], [[Marion County, Florida|Marion]], and [[Lake County, Florida|Lake]] counties, serving its [[Housing for Older Persons Act|age-restricted]] population.<ref name="DistrictGov">{{cite web |title=The Villages Community Development Districts |url=https://www.districtgov.org/ |website=The Villages Community Development Districts |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> The community is known for high voter turnout, with approximately 80% participation in elections as of 2012, and a significant Republican voter base.<ref name="TampaBay2012">{{cite news |last1=Van Sickler |first1=Michael |last2=Martin |first2=John |title=The Villages: Florida retirement community provides foundation for Republican candidates |url=https://www.tampabay.com/news/aging/the-villages-florida-retirement-community-provides-foundation-for/1245520/ |work=Tampa Bay Times |date=2012-08-12 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> ===Representation=== The Villages is located in [[Florida's 11th congressional district]], represented by [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[Daniel Webster (Florida politician)|Daniel Webster]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Florida's 11th Congressional District |url=https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/FL/11 |website=GovTrack |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> At the state level, it falls within [[Florida Senate]] District 12, represented by Republican [[Dennis Baxley]], and [[Florida House of Representatives]] District 26, represented by Republican [[Keith Truenow]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Florida Senate District 12 |url=https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/s12 |website=Florida Senate |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Florida House District 26 |url=https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4777 |website=Florida House of Representatives |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> County representation includes Sumter County Districts 1 and 3, Marion County District 3, and Lake County District 1.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sumter County District Map |url=https://www.sumtercountyfl.gov/156/Board-of-County-Commissioners |website=Sumter County, Florida |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Marion County District Map |url=https://www.marionfl.org/government/departments-agencies/departments-a-n/board-of-county-commissioners/commission-districts |website=Marion County, Florida |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Lake County District Map |url=https://www.lakecountyfl.gov/board-of-county-commissioners/commission-districts |website=Lake County, Florida |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> ===Local government=== Most of The Villages is governed by 17 Community Development Districts (CDDs), special-purpose local governments under Florida law, responsible for infrastructure maintenance, recreation, public safety, sanitation, and open spaces.<ref name="DistrictGov"/> Each CDD is managed by a board of supervisors, with funding from [[Property tax in the United States|property taxes]] and user fees, such as the monthly amenities fee.<ref name="DistrictGov"/> Four additional districts—Village Center (VCCDD), Sumter Landing (SLCDD), Brownwood (BCDD), and North Sumter County Utility (NSCUDD)—handle commercial areas, utilities, and services, overseen by boards composed of developer affiliates due to the absence of residents in these zones.<ref>{{cite web |title=Village Center Community Development District Annual Report 2023 |url=https://www.districtgov.org/departments/finance/audits/VCCDD/2023_Audit_VCCDD.pdf |website=The Villages Community Development Districts |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> Portions in [[Lady Lake, Florida|Lady Lake]] fall under municipal jurisdiction, outside some CDDs.<ref name="DistrictGov"/> Two homeowners associations, the Property Owners Association (POA) and The Villages Homeowners Association (VHA), address resident concerns and community standards.<ref>{{cite news |last=Hatcher |first=Charles |title=How Safe Is It To Drive Golf Carts In The Villages? |url=https://www.wuft.org/news/2016/02/29/how-safe-is-it-to-drive-golf-carts-in-the-villages/ |work=WUFT-FM |date=2016-02-29 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> ===Politics and elections=== The Villages is a stronghold for the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]], with registered Republicans outnumbering Democrats two-to-one as of 2012.<ref name="TampaBay2012"/> Its high voter turnout and conservative lean make it a frequent stop for Republican candidates, including former presidents [[George W. Bush]] and [[Donald Trump]], who visited in 2004 and 2019–2020, respectively, and vice presidents [[Dick Cheney]], [[Sarah Palin]], and [[Mike Pence]].<ref name="TampaBay2012"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Lytle |first=Tamara |title=20,000 Cheer for Bush at Villages |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2004/10/20/20000-cheer-for-bush-at-villages/ |work=Orlando Sentinel |date=2004-10-20 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Schwarting |first=Leah |title=Fans cheer Trump's return to The Villages |url=https://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/news/villages/fans-cheer-trumps-return-to-the-villages/article_915f1fb6-15af-11eb-b225-f7122994dbe8.html |work=The Villages Daily Sun |date=2020-10-24 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> The community’s political significance stems from its large, engaged retiree population, drawing campaign visits from figures like [[Marco Rubio]], [[Rick Scott]], and [[Mitt Romney]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Lemongello |first=Steven |title=Mike Pence praises Trump at packed The Villages rally |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2016/09/17/mike-pence-praises-trump-at-packed-the-villages-rally/ |work=Orlando Sentinel |date=2016-09-17 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref>
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