Previous blogs have mentioned that one of the seats of the West Villages Improvement District [WVID] board of supervisors was determined to be an elected position from among district resident candidates. Well, information has been finalized and posted regarding the qualifying period, election date, and official location for voting.
The qualifying period for candidates for the Seat No. 5 qualified elector office of Supervisor of the WVID begins at noon on April 14, 2014, and ends at noon on April 18, 2014. Candidates must qualify for this office of Supervisor with the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections located at The Terrace Building, 101 S. Washington Boulevard, Sarasota, Florida.
Voting will occur on June 24, 2014, at the Islandwalk clubhouse (address and times below).
For additional information about the process and/or to become a qualified candidate, please review the document links, website links, and information below.
– Qualified Elector Election Procedures
– Memorandum on Referendum Procedure
– Presentation of Urban Area Map – Section 189.4051, Florida Statutes
Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections website
West Villages Improvement District board website:
The West Villages Improvement District was created by Special Act of the Florida Legislature pursuant to and under Florida Statutes Chapter 189 Special Purpose Local Government Act to assure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality design and implementation of infrastructure for the District located in City of North Port in Sarasota County.
WVID is a limited, single and specialized purpose Local Government whose purpose is to provide infrastructure, including community development systems, facilities, services, projects, and improvements to the District. The area governed by the District is approximately 8000 acres.
A five-person Board of Supervisors governs the District and members must be United States citizens. In addition to the general powers that allow the Board to conduct its work, its Special Powers include: provision for utilities, maintenance, construction and waste collection. The District may borrow money, issue bonds, and levy taxes and/or special assessments, user fees and charges.
2014 Election Info:
Date: June 24, 2014
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Islandwalk Clubhouse, 13605 Tantinto Blvd., Venice, FL 34293
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