Manager’s Report By Kathe M. Barnes, CAAM, LSM, PCAM Executive Director
Board Election Right Around the Corner Whatever your political philosophy, you should exercise your individual right to help choose the people who will lead our government—at the federal, state, and local levels. Casting a ballot is an American right that people in many other countries don’t enjoy. And, by the way, if you’re a homeowner in good standing, you also have the right to vote in our own association’s board election. Our campaigns aren’t covered by the worldwide media, and we don’t have bumper stickers and buttons, but they are important and do make a difference in your life and how our community is shaped.
Board Briefs November 2021 • Upheld SRCA Architectural Committee’s decision on appeal to board. • Approved the changes to the Holiday lighting language as submitted by the Architectural Committee. • Approved the 2022 Board Meeting Schedule. December 2021 • Upheld SRCA Architectural Committee’s decision on appeal to board. • Approved the changes to the Mailbox Structure language as submitted by the Architectural Committee. • Approved the changes to the Play structure and playhouse language as submitted by the Architectural Committee. • Staff will continue to work with the city and APS on repainting the utility/sign poles and boxes. THE SRCA OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST FOR PRESIDENT’S DAY.
This year’s next election will be held in conjunction with our Annual Homeowners’ Meeting which will be on April 21, 2022. Prior to this time, every homeowner will receive information in the mail in mid-March about the process of how to vote and which of your neighbors has thrown their hat in the ring. As in previous years, voting will be done electronically. Last year, we rolled out our new Homeowner Portal and mobile phone app where you can access tons of information and vote. To vote electronically, remember you must be registered on the portal. If you have already registered, no need to register again. There has been information included on our website, in our magazine and in email blasts on how to register for the portal and mobile app. If you missed it, just call our office and someone can assist you. The electronic voting process through the portal will remain an easy process with candidate biographies available to review before you vote. As always, if electronic voting is not an option for you or you prefer to vote with a mail-in ballot that option will still be available. Comprehensive information regarding the options to vote will be mailed to each homeowner the 2nd week in March. Please take the opportunity to participate in the governance of your community. We encourage all homeowners to participate in the HOA election process.
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