Ballot plan quite unfair
The format of the upcoming ballot needs to be addressed, as I consider it to be quite unfair to the POA residents.
The format of the vote is two separate assessment questions; one is yes/no for a $9 increase for residents (water metered lot) and second is a yes/no for a $3 increase for non-metered lots. This format essentially divides Class A voters into two subcategories (legal?). The number of votes in each subcategory, according to the POA membership webpage, is 26,000 residents and 38,000 property owners (non-metered lots).
With these facts at hand, it is readily apparent to me that if the Quorum of 50 percent were met, the $9 increase would likely pass and the $3 increase would likely fail. Not fair to us homeowners. I agree that an assessment increase is necessary and certainly overdue, but in a fair manner for all class A voters.
Richard E. Francis
Bella Vista
Editorial on 08/24/2016