Fran and I have lived in
Candlewick approximately 26 years and owned our lot prior to that
time.
I have been a member of
the Legal Committee, ECC, Chair of the Roads Commission, Finance
Commission member, Chair of the Election Commission, and am currently
Secretary of the Board of Directors. I have been a board member for
just short of three years.
I will lay it right on the
line. I am seeking re-election to the board not only to continue to
work on the projects in process and upcoming but also in an attempt
to prevent some who in my opinion do not have the best interests of
the property owners from obtaining a seat to disrupt our forward
progress on issues of importance. I want our association to continue
it's path of financial strength as well as containing expenditures
without harming our community's lifestyle, which is one to be
admired. I will expect strong staff and management.
My contributions as a
board member would be continued efforts in the area of finance by
scrutinizing expenditures and investments. I will use a common sense
approach to constantly arising community situations without
over-reaction that could in the end be more harmful than a measured
approach. I would like to remain on the ECC and continue my efforts
to get the ECC out of people's lives by eliminating rules that are
unnecessary while protecting other's property values by enforcing
rules that keep us an attractive community. I will continue to keep
people informed through my blog “The Candlewick View”
http://cwlview.blogspot.com/
Our most pressing problems
right now are 1.. Maintaining lake water quality, 2.. Speeding, 3..
Our substantial yearly financial losses at Savannah Oaks, 4..
Incorrect and poor perception of our community due to negative news
reports in print and on television that are incomplete or just plain
misleading, 5.. Residents as well as non-residents that do not
maintain their Candlewick property.
My short term goals would
be continued investigation of the AQUA situation and remediation as
is deemed necessary, tightening the screws on property owners who's
properties are frankly an embarrassment, getting the speed trailer on
line that is in our budget and ticketing the heck out of speeders,
keeping dues increases to the minimum necessary to maintain quality
of life, and maintaining our existing amenities, facilities, and
physical infrastructure.
Long range plans should
include continuation of our ongoing road repairs and drainage work,
continuing lake quality work through the grant process we are
currently using as well as any other necessary actions to maintain
the lake, enhance the appeal of our community through Communications
Commission efforts promoting Candlewick Lake's many positive
attributes, and solid financial planning to assure our positive
future. We need to maintain and obtain as necessary good management
and staff assuring a well operated association.