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272 votes received - they say they need 98 more

Why doesn't the HOA tell the membership what the breakdown of votes is? How many are voting for? How many are voting against? Is it appropriate to tell people how many votes have been cast? The HOA Board still hasn't explained why they need these changes to the bylaws. It doesn't seem like something that should be done without thought.  What kind of disruption will happen if the vote fails, or if the changes are voted down? Do we just do whatever the attorneys say?

Amending the bylaws

Before you vote to amend the bylaws, you should consider why the HOA board is asking for this change. The board hasn’t made this clear at all. They just talk through Margo, and passively say “ The HOA’s attorneys have recommended updates to our bylaws”. Why isn’t the board explaining what they’re doing in clear language? The board has expanded to 5 people, and that is against the bylaws. They should have held a vote, and they didn’t. Where was the attorney when they did this? The current board structure is fundamentally against the bylaws. This is messy, and they don’t know what to do about it. They’ve been operating illegally. Why do condo owners need to be able to vote by proxy? Does this have anything to do with board members not needing to reside in Potomac Yard? It turns out there is a history of HOA board members not living within Potomac Yards. That doesn’t look good for the board. Why is the HOA saying this is at the recommendation of the attorneys? Where does the board stand o...