Apathy and Controversy Mark the 2025 Board of Governors Election
The 2025 Board of Governors election was one of the most disappointing in recent memory — not because of who won, but because of how few people even cared to vote. Compared to previous years, the number of ballots cast saw a dramatic decline, signaling a deep and growing lack of trust among property owners in how their community is being governed.
A Community Losing Faith
Many long-time residents say they didn’t bother voting this year, believing that their participation wouldn’t make a difference. After falsifying last years ballot counts, financial mismanagement, and dismissive treatment of concerned owners, faith in the board’s integrity has eroded. For some, it wasn’t apathy — it was protest.
When people feel their voices aren’t heard and their votes don’t matter, engagement naturally drops. The low turnout this year reflects a community that’s tired of being gaslit, tired of being told that everything is fine while transparency and accountability remain elusive.
A Troubling Election Outcome
To make matters worse, this election raised new concerns about conflicts of interest. One of the newly elected board members is the spouse of a current sitting board member — a situation that raises legitimate questions about fairness, transparency, and concentration of power. Many residents have expressed discomfort with this development, seeing it as yet another sign that the same inner circle continues to control the board.
The Cost of Complacency
When the same hands hold the reins year after year, without oversight or participation from the wider community, trust deteriorates — and so does the health of the association. Homeowners deserve transparency in financial matters, honest elections, and open communication. Without those, SHPOA risks alienating the very people it is supposed to serve.
The 2025 election should serve as a wake-up call: if property owners don’t take back their voice, the cycle of mistrust and mismanagement will continue.
