YOUR VOICE SHOULD MATTER

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I believe one of the most important responsibilities of an HOA Board member is listening to the people they were elected to represent.

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Our community is made up of hundreds of homeowners, and we aren't always going to have the same opinions. That's okay. A Board doesn't need everyone to agree on every issue, but homeowners should have an opportunity to be heard.

 

 

LISTENING DOESN'T MEAN ALWAYS AGREEING

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Being willing to listen doesn't mean agreeing with every request or suggestion.

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Sometimes there are reasons why something can't be done, or why the Board may choose a different direction. But I believe homeowners deserve to have their concerns taken seriously and, when appropriate, to understand why a decision was made.

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I would rather have a conversation and explain the reasoning behind a decision than simply tell someone, "That's the way it is."

 

COMMUNICATION GOES BOTH WAYS

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I believe communication between the Board and homeowners should be a two-way process.

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The Board should communicate important information to residents, but Board members should also make an effort to hear what residents are saying. That can come through conversations, meetings, surveys, emails, community events, or other ways of getting feedback.

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Not every issue requires a community-wide vote, but hearing from residents can help the Board better understand how a decision may affect the people who live here.

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REPRESENTING THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY

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If elected, I would not just represent the people who agree with me.

I would represent all of our homeowners.

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That means listening to different viewpoints and considering the concerns of residents even when I may personally disagree with them. I believe that is part of being a responsible Board member.

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MY APPROACH

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I don't have all the answers, and I don't expect to.

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But I am willing to listen, ask questions, and take the time to understand different points of view before making a decision.

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I believe homeowners should feel that their Board members are accessible, willing to listen, and genuinely interested in what matters to the people who live in our community.