Letter to Associa and Board of Directors
Jul 15, 2026
I am writing because I continue to observe a growing pattern of governance issues that concern not only me but many other homeowners as well. Rather than improving, these issues appear to be increasing in both frequency and significance. They warrant your immediate attention.
Financial Oversight
The Association is authorizing significant expenditures without sufficient transparency or meaningful oversight. During the past year, approximately $400,000 was reportedly spent without formal board action taken during an open board meeting. In addition, landscaping work appears to be authorized on an ongoing basis without clearly defined project scopes, competitive bidding by project segment, or publicly documented board approval.
Similarly, some reserve funds have reportedly been placed in a checking account rather than in investment vehicles typically used for such funds. If there is a legitimate financial or operational reason for this decision, homeowners deserve an explanation.
Election and Other Records
I do not understand why the Association's current position regarding inspection of election records differs from the legal guidance previously provided.
During the 2022 Board's term, Chad advised that Arizona law requires election records to be made available for homeowner inspection. That failure to do so could expose the Association to unnecessary legal risk. Consistent with that advice, the Association made election records available to a member.
It is difficult to reconcile that earlier interpretation of the law with the Association's current position. Arizona statutes governing member inspection rights have not changed.
We already know that Associa and the Board violated Peter's rights to access the 2024 Tax Return since December 11, 2025. Both playing shameful games and telling him that the record was not available. (SEE POST BELOW⬇️. As you can see below, the board and Associa have had the tax return since November 3, 2025. The president signed the return on November 17, 2025, which is the date reflected on the IRS filed return.)
If the Association believes its legal position has changed, I respectfully request the legal basis supporting that conclusion.
Transparency and Open Meetings
The Board's actions continue to raise concerns regarding transparency.
Many motions are not clearly articulated before being voted upon, making it difficult to determine precisely what actions have been authorized. For this reason, anyone can manipulate the record to reflect what they want versus what was discussed at the meeting. Meeting agendas lack sufficient detail for homeowners to understand what substantive business will be discussed.
There is also very little meaningful discussion during open meetings, creating the appearance that significant deliberation has already occurred before the meeting begins. Arizona's open meeting requirements exist so homeowners can observe the Board's deliberative process, not merely witness formal votes.
Meeting Notices
Meeting notice practices also appear problematic.
The Association has largely limited meeting notices to TownSq. However, a substantial percentage of homeowners either are not registered on TownSq or have disabled notifications due to the volume of unrelated postings. Traditional notification methods, including roadside signs, newsletters, and email announcements, have disappeared.
As a result, most homeowners are not receiving notices and agendas of board meetings. I question whether the Association's current notice practices satisfy both the spirit and the requirements of Arizona law.
Homeowner Participation
Homeowners should be permitted to address the Board without unnecessary interruption or disparate treatment. The recurring interruptions experienced by several homeowners discourage meaningful participation and diminish confidence in the Board's commitment to open governance.
Management's Role
One of the primary responsibilities of professional management is to help ensure that the Association operates in compliance with Arizona statutes, its governing documents, and recognized governance best practices.
Based on what I have observed over the past several years, I do not believe that objective is being achieved.
I have attempted to address these issues informally, privately, and patiently over the last four years by requesting information and encouraging greater transparency. Unfortunately, the problems continue to escalate rather than improve.
Accordingly, I request that Associa and Association counsel review these matters, advise the Board regarding its statutory obligations, and take appropriate steps to restore transparency, accountability, and homeowner confidence.
These concerns are significant and will not simply disappear if left unaddressed.
My request is simple. Please help the Board understand and fulfill its obligations under Arizona law, the governing documents, and accepted nonprofit governance practices. Your role as Association counsel is not only to advise the Board but also to help protect the Association from unnecessary legal exposure by encouraging transparency, statutory compliance, and sound governance.
That outcome benefits every homeowner, the Board, and the Association itself.
