My husband has been a full-time resident of Summit County since 1994 and has worked many blue-collar jobs to make his dream a reality. I\u2019ve been here since 2012 when we fell in love. I take local jobs when my consulting dips. Eli took advantage of the housing stimulus to purchase a condo in Dillon Valley East. We used it as a steppingstone to a single-family home \u2014 every Summit County resident\u2019s dream.<\/p>\n
In 2015, we bought a tiny home on Peak 7. Apparently, we own the second or third cheapest home here.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re opposed to the Peak 7 local improvement district.<\/p>\n
This is the largest local improvement district Summit County has seen. There are no true comps.<\/p>\n
Estimates:<\/p>\n
An increase of 26.8% in 10 months, and 18.9% in six months is excessive. Making the statement \u201cLIDs typically come in at 60% of assessment\u201d is even more misleading. Also, we\u2019re fiscally responsible and don\u2019t make financial decisions based on potentials. When a contractor gives us an estimate, we plan on paying the estimate. If it comes in under, we dance.<\/p>\n
Based on complaints, only two of the roads in the district need paving. Over the last few years, the committee increased the neighborhood scope to \u201cget buy-in and spread financial burden\u201d to ultimately get those two roads paved.<\/p>\n
The cost? In 2021, we\u2019ll have a lien on our home to pay $20,000 plus up to $8,500 in interest. We will need to reappropriate retirement\/medical\/life funds and cut our fire mitigation budget (we were evacuated in 2017), prioritizing paving over our futures, first responders and our neighborhood.<\/p>\n
We have no shame for choosing a frugal lifestyle. We are here for the nature.<\/p>\n