Frequently Asked Questions

About the Recall

Q: Why is there a recall petition against the board?
A: The recall petition seeks to remove three current board directors. The campaign against them is based on personal narratives and claims of inexperience. In reality, it is an attempt to stop the progress they’ve made in uncovering financial inefficiencies, increasing transparency, and enforcing accountability.

Q: What has the current board accomplished?
A: In just a short time, the board has identified and corrected long-standing financial inefficiencies. Here are the measurable results based on actual financial data. The Board members had to step in in June, 2025 to run the community operations themselves

• Education & Training Budget

  • 2023: $17,000
  • 2024: $5,000
  • 2025: $2,000 (to date)
    Training is now handled locally at a fraction of the previous cost, eliminating expensive out-of-state conferences.

• Community Center – General Maintenance & Repairs (GL 72040)

  • 2024: $27,000
  • 2025 (Jan–May): $4,800 (~$1,000/month)
  • 2025 (Jun–Aug 16): $700 (~$400/month)
  • Projected 2025 Total: $7,600 (over 70% reduction compared to 2024).

• Tree Removal (GL 66135)

  • 2024: $92,000
  • 2025 (Jan–May): $60,000
  • 2025 (Jun–Aug 15): $1,000
  • Includes one project of $16,000 for Tamarack Village common area.
  • Projected 2025 Total: Significantly lower than 2024, with costs tightly controlled since June.

These results show that with active oversight, community money is being managed more responsibly — reducing unnecessary expenses while still maintaining essential services.

Q: How will a “NO” vote save the community money?
A: A “NO” vote allows this board to continue what they have already proven works: cutting waste, enforcing oversight, and protecting your money. In just two months of direct management, they have saved tens of thousands of dollars — with much more to come. A recall would risk returning to the old system of unchecked spending.

Q: Are the recalled board members qualified to manage the community?
A: Yes. These directors are professionals in fields such as software engineering, project management, journalism, and finance. They bring more than 60 years of combined professional experience, along with a history of community volunteerism (Diwali, Holi, PTSA, and more). They are not career politicians — they are your neighbors, volunteering their time and skills.

Q: Is the board being transparent?
A: Yes. Unlike in the past, this board has demanded invoices for all payments, published meeting minutes, held regular town halls, and even started weekly office hours. They also post regular updates in the community Facebook group. This is the most transparent board Redmond Ridge has ever had.

Q: Why is the recall happening now?
A: The timing is no accident — it comes just three months before regular elections. The board believes this timing is meant to disrupt their reforms before they can be fully implemented.

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Addressing Common Rumors

Q: Is the board responsible for landscaping issues?
A: Landscaping challenges have been building for months. While the board did decide to switch vendors last year, the promised service levels were not delivered. The current board is now holding the vendor accountable, setting new expectations, and ensuring proper maintenance.

Q: Have board members used HOA funds for personal travel?
A: No. This is false. In fact, they cut the Education & Training budget drastically and stopped the practice of sending staff to expensive national conferences in Hawaii or Miami. Instead, they support attending state-level conferences in Seattle — a fraction of the cost.

Q: Why did four board members resign over a short period of time?
A: Board service is voluntary. Those who stepped down did so for personal reasons. The real story is that three of their colleagues stayed — and shouldered the heavy responsibility of running community operations when staff and other directors walked away.

Q: Why is staff turnover so high this year?
A: For years, the community relied on a model where staff operated with minimal oversight and few controls. This board began reviewing expenses and staffing to ensure money was spent efficiently. During this process, some staff chose to leave, which the board respects.

But instead of letting operations collapse, the board:

• Stepped in themselves, working 7–10 hours a day alongside their families and full-time jobs.
• Documented and created operating manuals where none existed before.
• Hired new staff (Compliance Manager, Office Administrator, Communications Associate) to stabilize operations.

Today, residents have a more accountable, more transparent office because of these efforts.

Q: Did the recalled board members contact residents who signed the recall petition to intimidate them?
A: No. This is a false rumor. The idea that board members — who are already volunteering nights and weekends to run the community — would spend time calling residents to pressure them is far-fetched.

These board members are focused on fixing years of inefficiencies, strengthening financial controls, and building transparency. Their priority has always been to serve the community, not manipulate votes.

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Voting and Participation

Q: When is the recall vote?
A: The Special Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Redmond Ridge Community Center.

Q: Who is eligible to vote?
A: All property owners in good standing are eligible to vote. Proxy voting is allowed — see our instructions on how to assign your proxy if you cannot attend in person.

Q: What happens if I don’t vote?
A: Not voting means others will decide for you. With so much at stake — accountability, financial transparency, and the future of our governance — your vote is critical.

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Remember: The facts support our current board. Vote NO on the recall to maintain proven, transparent leadership in Redmond Ridge.