Where We Stand As An Association: a letter from the NNA president

As the NNA officers read through the comments to our last post on the May 8 bond election, we realized that many of our readers interpreted our statements as some sort of political stand.  The job of the association is to make residents aware of civic affairs, as well as how specific elections/referendums could possibly affect the neighborhood.  To be clear: We are not pushing an agenda.  We are not telling anyone how to vote or what to think.  We are simply disseminating information for public discourse, and based on the number of responses we've received, I would say that we've been successful in that endeavor.

From the beginning of this association, one of the primary goals of our bylaws has been to enhance the appearance of our neighborhood and common areas.  Another of our primary goals this year was to build more awareness of public issues.  By drawing attention to the upcoming bond election, we are working to satisfy both of those goals.  If you think that the propositions are worth your tax dollars, then vote for them.  If not, then vote against them.  In fact, you can vote FOR some propositions and AGAINST others, as the 4 propositions will be separated for voting purposes.  Again, we're not asking you to vote one way or another, but we are asking you to do your own homework and vote.  Your vote is your voice.  Others may try to discount that statement, but inaction rarely receives desired results.


Your comments are exactly what we as a board are working to promote.  Don't stop by hitting the "send" button on your PC; take action, talk to your neighbors and get involved.  I invite all contributors to this debate to attend our next meeting on Thursday, May 20 at 7p at Northrich Elementary School.  Sure, the bond election will be over by then, but I am sure we'll find other issues that will be of interest to you all.

Thanks,
Zach Vaughn
NNA President