I’ve got some pool-side property (sounds like the song “I’ve got some ocean-front property in Arizona”) here in Washington. I’m the proud owner, I mean rather, HOA member of a common-interest property. I automatically became a member when I bought my home. I own one share of the association. So, what’s with the secret society of being on the board?
I’m on pine needles (’cause that’s what’s on the pool cover over the useless pool) waiting to see this next year’s budget. Isn’t a budget committee supposed to establish procedures for receiving input into the budgeting process? Why hasn’t our treasurer asked for owners to serve on this important committee? It might give him information and a means of gathering owners’ opinions.
When I asked what would happen if the HOA budget he proposes doesn’t pass, I was told last year’s budget repeats. He’s not worried, I hear. It would take two-thirds of the owners to vote and they never do, he said. Why should anyone participate in voting when they can’t participate in the process, I say? Give ’em a run for our money; vote in a new board!
Rosemary Jessen
RIDGEFIELD
