About Redmond Ridge Future
We are residents who believe in supporting proven leadership and transparent governance in our community.
Who We Are
Redmond Ridge Future is not an outside group. We are your neighbors, fellow residents, and homeowners who care deeply about our community. We are families with children, working professionals, and long-time residents who believe in transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility.
We have watched three of our board members — Manjari Kishore, Ashutosh Gupta, and Basant Agrawal — step up during the most difficult period in our ROA’s history. When staff went on leave and processes broke down, they filled the void. They worked nights and weekends, doing the jobs of multiple employees, while also documenting operations and building continuity where none existed before.
They didn’t do it for recognition. They did it because they know their accountability is to you, the residents.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: Protect the progress these volunteer board members have made and stop the return to the old ways of no oversight, no processes, and unchecked spending.
We believe that:
- Facts matter more than rumors
- Transparency is non-negotiable
- Accountability protects every homeowner’s money
- Strong governance must not be derailed by misinformation
Why This Recall Is Misguided
The recall effort against our board members is not about misconduct or breaches of trust. It is about resistance to change and discomfort with accountability.
Recalls are a serious tool — meant for serious breaches. Using them for personal grievances or policy disagreements sets a dangerous precedent: that any volunteer who dares to demand oversight can be removed. That weakens governance and discourages future leaders from stepping forward.
What’s at Risk
If the recall succeeds, our community risks:
- Backsliding Into Old Habits: A return to times when one staff member submitted, reviewed, and signed all checks — without independent oversight.
- Loss of Accountability: Hard-won reforms and financial savings wiped away.
- Disrupted Progress: Ongoing operational improvements halted.
- Higher Costs: Without checks and controls, inefficiencies creep back in.
- Community Division: Removing reformers only deepens mistrust and polarization.
The Facts vs. The Rumors
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Rumor: “The board is not transparent.”
Fact: Meetings are open, minutes are published, finances are fully reviewable. -
Rumor: “They don’t listen to residents.”
Fact: This board has been more open about its work than any previous board. They’ve held regular town halls, launched weekly newsletters, and even started weekly office hours so that any resident can meet them directly. They also post updates on the community Facebook group — just look at the last several weeks of weekly updates.
DO NOT listen to rumor-mongers. Meet the board, ask questions, demand facts. They will be happy to share. -
Rumor: “They mismanaged finances.”
Fact: In just the last year and a half, these board members have delivered real, measurable savings. For example, the Education & Training budget was cut from $16,000 in 2023 to $6,000 in 2024, and further to just $2,000 in 2025. Why? Because you don’t need to spend community money flying to luxury CAI conferences in Hawaii or Miami to learn how to run an association — a state conference in Seattle is more than sufficient. This is just one example among many.
Why We Stand With Them
These board members are harbingers of change. They have challenged the status quo, asked the hard questions, and acted in the best interests of residents.
They did not choose the easy path of silence. They chose accountability. Now they face a recall campaign built on misinformation.
We say enough is enough.
This is not about individuals — it is about principles. Do we stand for transparency, accountability, and responsible governance, or do we go backwards?
Join Us
- Share facts with your neighbors
- Attend meetings and see for yourself
- Push back against rumors
- Most importantly, vote NO on the recall
Together, we can protect the progress, preserve transparency, and ensure that Redmond Ridge thrives under proven, accountable leadership.
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Meet Our Board Members Under Recall
The recall campaign unfairly targets three of the hardest working board members Redmond Ridge has ever had. These are not politicians — they are volunteers, your neighbors, parents, and professionals who have given years of unpaid service to our community.
Manjari Kishore – President
Manjari has served the Redmond Ridge community for 17 years in multiple capacities. She has been the driving force behind the Redmond Ridge Diwali event since 2017, a mega cultural celebration attended by more than 900 residents and guests.
In her early career in India, Manjari was a journalist with The Hindustan Times, where she authored more than 2,000 stories covering women, children, and cultural issues. She also led investigative reporting on mismanagement, neglect, and corruption in local government.
As Board President since January 2025, she has led the charge for financial transparency, reduced the Education & Training budget from $16,000 to just $2,000, and created documented operating manuals to ensure continuity in community operations.
Ashutosh Kumar – Vice President
Ashutosh is a father of two teenagers with more than 20 years of professional experience. He also serves on the Compass Pointe Community Board and has been a critical part of theRedmond Ridge Diwali organizing team for seven years.
As Vice President since January 2025, Ashutosh has championed operational modernization, including IT upgrades projected to save $50,000 over five years, and introduced clear approval processesto replace the old system where one staff member handled checks without oversight.
He has strengthened financial reporting and worked on rebuilding staff capacity, helping bring on a Compliance Manager, Office Administrator, and Communications Associate.
Basant Agrawal – Secretary
Basant is a familiar face in Redmond Ridge who has long volunteered to organize theFestival of Colors (Holi), bringing together residents of both Redmond Ridge and Redmond Ridge East.
Professionally, Basant is a Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft, bringing years of leadership and management experience. He joined the board in January 2025, stepping up during a period of severe staffing shortages when others did not.
As Secretary, he has maintained board communications and stability during staffing gaps, advocated for fair and transparent governance, and demonstrated calm, professional leadership under pressure.
Why These Leaders Matter
Together, Manjari, Ashutosh, and Basant represent a new culture of governance at Redmond Ridge:
- Asking the hard questions that previous boards avoided
- Rejecting wasteful spending and insisting on real oversight
- Building processes and continuity to ensure stability for years to come
- Serving with integrity and dignity, despite months of misinformation and personal attacks
This recall threatens to undo all of that. Removing them would send a message thataccountability and transparency are not welcome.
Join Our Campaign
Stand with us in supporting proven leadership and transparent governance.