I think a lot about purpose. Purpose is an anchor - when disagreement is rife, it gives us something to return to. While we don’t know, and won’t assume, the board’s purpose, we can make a guess at topic purpose, because we all are working towards a better neighborhood and our board meetings should serve that goal.

This was an eventful month. Here are the highlights, from most exciting, to most impactful.

If an existing community asset can be rejected without a full cost or impact analysis, what process governs decisions about other assets?

Since January, we have been watching the board enter executive session to discuss issues pertaining to private lots. One of the persistent topics has been a 'declaration of covenant' for lot 2151 - which you may remember better as the Kaiser Woods Trail.

The April 21 board meeting has a full agenda. Several items could meaningfully affect how LCC is run and how your dues are spent. Here's what to know before the meeting — and why it matters.

Demonstrating reasoning is a core part of the role of a board director. Members need to know not just what decisions are made, but how they are made. This is a member protection that is encoded into Washington state law.

We would like to talk about what kind of politics we are actually dealing with here.

If we're going to run this community like a business, then we should expect the things that make businesses work: accurate information, answered questions, and decisions that reflect the best available thinking in the room. By that standard, the last board meeting was instructive.

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.

The goal isn’t to replace compliance — it’s to add a layer of care that ensures we respond to challenges humanely and consistently.

The parks are private to the Ken Lake community — let's keep the parks private.

When rules, laws, and ethical standards are followed, the board can focus on working on important neighborhood issues with less contention a

Ken Lake has long been known for its strong sense of connection, neighborliness, and community pride. Our shared commitment to engagement...

Ken Lake is a beautiful neighborhood with a strong sense of community and a shared commitment to sustainability. As we look to the...