DARVO, narrative causality, and moral framing do not tell us whether anyone acted in good or bad faith. They tell us to look deeper for evidence and emotion because of what communication patterns are being used. SaveKenLake used these communication patterns extensively. By naming those structures, we make space for better conversations — ones grounded in records, process, and shared responsibility rather than in narratives about individuals.

During the 2025 election season, SaveKenLake.com published a short set of posts to support campaign materials. These included candidate messages, a highlight piece about board work, and a fear-based piece titled “Why Ken Lake is in Danger.” The site has since been removed, but the archived posts help explain how the election narrative hardened and why it became difficult to correct.

The governance committee is recruiting members to work on it's subcommittees, making recommendations in direction as well as in the language that we will use to support each other for the next decade.

Covenant enforcement is a very big deal and can lead to large fines. It is important to respond to the board if you feel that an error was made, or if you need to request an extension. Learn more about Lakemoor Community Club covenants here. The Ken Lake LCC provides an appeal form, which can be filled out and returned to VIS at info@vismangement.com. Please complete this step promptly.

And if we want a neighborhood where people feel safe to speak, disagree, participate, and belong, then we — the adults in the room — must be willing to look honestly at how narratives form, how they distort relationships, and how we can break the cycle early.

Once a narrative forms about a person, every new action is filtered through it — no matter what the documents say. This is not about anyone being bad or malicious. It is about how stress and emotion turn into shared stories that shape how an entire community interprets one neighbor. And once systemic bias takes hold, that person can do nothing right, because the story has already been written.

It is important to say clearly: We understand that many of the people who spoke or wrote most strongly this election — including board leaders and candidates — genuinely believed what they were saying. Believing something strongly, however, does not make it complete or accurate.

Unlike typical HOA communication or even standard political comparison, the letter focused almost entirely on character attacks toward one neighbor, naming him repeatedly across two pages and framing him as manipulative, dangerous, and personally responsible for a long list of perceived harms.

Many of the letter’s strongest accusations collapse under their own internal contradictions. Not because of anything outside the text — but because the text itself doesn’t hold together.

Sunshine laws are rules that make decision-making easy for the public to see. In Washington, two sets of rules often get mixed together: The Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA, RCW 42.30) The Homeowners’ Association Act (RCW 64.38) Only the second one applies to HOAs, but both help us understand how meetings should work and how to keep things open and clear for everyone. This article explains what each law does and what it means for our meetings, hybrid formats, a

The lake is refilling, and with flood warnings throughout the county, we thought it was a good moment to highlight our stormwater system here in Ken Lake. Ken Lake has 14 stormwater catch basins, each about the size of a dining table. These basins drain into the lake, which is why the Lake Committee recommends limiting fertilizers and chemical treatments. It is everyone's responsibility to keep storm drains clear.

Disagreement is expected in any election, however it is unusual for HOA materials to focus so extensively on a single neighbor’s character rather than on governance issues. While the first flyer used contrast-based political framing, this second flyer escalated that tone— centered not on competing ideas or visions, but on a series of personal allegations and warnings. Because this flyer significantly shifted the emotional climate of the election, this article looks at the

Throughout the meeting, one theme came through clearly: the lake is a shared resource, and its care is a shared responsibility.

A first person account of election-related events leading up to flyers arriving on doorsteps.

During the 2025 election season, neighbors received two different types of campaign flyers. Many residents later commented that “both sides” seemed equally divisive. Because the messages did not use comparable communication styles—or make the same types of claims—this article looks directly at the communication approaches themselves to assess; how equal were the candidates in this? This installment focuses on tone, structure, and strategy, without assessing the factual acc

Ken Lake is made stronger when neighbors feel informed, respected, and included. Reviewing the claims made in this election is one way to support that shared foundation. When we understand what was said—and what the documents show—we create room for clearer conversations and more trust across differences. Whatever our perspectives, we all benefit from a community where information is accurate and participation feels safe.

We attended the Nov 25th Executive Session so you don't have to! We'll cover the issues and include a little background for each, as well as questions we have as we move forward.

Talking about challenges in communication isn’t about dwelling on the past—it’s about building a future where no one has to navigate harm alone.

When the tone changes overnight from “existential threat” to “open discussion,” it’s worth asking: Was the pre-election messaging truly about policy, or about winning? What other choices were made in pursuit of your vote?

This post explains how we communicate, how we correct misinformation, and what residents can expect from us going forward.