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.

Interrupting a speaker during community comment is never neutral. It is a communication act — and it reveals who is allowed to define the story and who is not.

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

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

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.

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.

No matter how this election turns out, we’ll still see each other around the lake, and we’ll still wave as we pass by. That’s what makes this community special — and worth taking care of, together.

At its core, Robert’s Rules of Order is a framework for fair, orderly, and democratic decision-making. It’s been used for over a century by organizations of all kinds — city councils, nonprofits, and neighborhood associations — to make sure that meetings are both efficient and fair.

This month, as the board struggled with decisions concerning legal action, I find myself referring back to Section 7B of our covenants, which outlines exactly how the approval process must work. It’s not a trivial point. It’s about fairness, documentation, and trust. This section protects your homeowner’s rights.

Every neighborhood has invisible work — but without it, nothing else functions.

Last month, while seven familiar names appeared on the ballot for the board election, there was supposed to be an eighth. Toni Holm.

By voting no on the proposed 2026 budget and supporting this community-driven alternative, you’re voting for: Fiscal responsibility without a dues increase. Empowering volunteers. Compassionate solutions over punitive enforcement. A stronger, more united Ken Lake.

This post was submitted by Paul Pearson, 2025 candidate for the LCC board of directors My name is Paul Pearson and I'm running for the Ken Lake HOA Board. I have been a resident of Ken Lake for 5 years and care deeply about maintaining the quality of life and sense of community that make our neighborhood a great place to live. As a professional brewer for over 14 years, I work every day with precision, planning, and teamwork to bring complex projects to life. Brewing requires

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