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Sun City West resident calls rec fees ‘outrageous’

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OPINION — Once again it is that time of year and the mailman delivered the new invoice for our rec fee.

For two people we now pay a total of $600 per year. This is outrageous.

Do we really need all the golf courses? Do we need studies on recreation centers?

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