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Deborah Kelly
Let's work together to create an HOA board that truly represents the needs and aspirations of all homeowners. Together, we can build a harmonious and thriving community that we can all be proud of.
Since August of 2017, my husband and I have been residing in this area. You may recall my involvement in volunteer work, particularly my contributions to the yearly Social Committee events for over three years. As one of the original committee members, I played a pivotal role in organizing, planning, and overseeing the successful execution of the last two Yard Sales.
I have served on the Las Palmas II HOA board, which has given me a comprehensive understanding of the dedication and commitment required for this volunteer position. I also volunteered at the Carmel Youth Art Festival during the Plein Aire Art Festival.
I have actively voiced my concerns regarding the utilization of Mello Roos taxes and their allocation by the County during several Board of Supervisor meetings.
I have advocated against the approval of a proposed large park off West Camp, which had the potential to attract 250,000 visitors annually.
I participated in the Landscaping Committee this year, contributing to the development of a plan for upgrading the EG landscaping. Unfortunately, my membership was revoked due to my extensive inquiries regarding costs, budgetary considerations, and the absence of obtaining multiple bids for the project.
I hold a master's degree in education from a prestigious university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Prior to that, I dedicated 17 years of my career to Hewlett-Packard in Cupertino, CA, where I found immense satisfaction in my role.
I look forward to an opportunity to serve you as a HOA board member to create a positive transformation in our community.
Please consider voting for me.
Your neighbor – Deborah Kelly
As the HOA Treasurer’s term wraps up, I feel it’s the right time to offer my Finance and Operations Executive experience on the HOA Board. And, I also feel it’s the right time to offer my leadership as HOA President.
As it stands, the same two people are in the top two positions of the EG HOA Board, the Townhome HOA Board which govern us and the ARC committee which issues violations. It’s time for a leadership change.
One of the first changes I’d make is to form a Finance Committee. This taps into EG’s expertise, increases transparency, and helps us do our fiduciary duties. This is more important than ever as we get ready for the financial challenges mentioned at recent board meetings, such as mandatory HOA funding of public transit in EG.
We can also be more transparent about vendor selection and duties. In a past role as City Attorney Business Manager, I negotiated and managed many contracts. I’m confident I’ll help get the best services for us and hold vendors accountable. But, an open process makes it even better. Our Management Company and Landscaping vendors have a big impact on our daily lives. It’s only fair that we all have a voice in the choice.
In my work with private companies, non-profits, the EG CSD and more, I’ve learned that regulations are complex and hard to change. But, it’s time for us to do the hard work and take a close look at our CC&R’s and Bylaws. We’ve grown to the size of a small city. Maybe we’ve outgrown these boilerplate rules handed to us by the Builder many years ago. Do we need parking permits at all? Should the curbs be painted red in No Parking Zones? How can HOA Board members be held more accountable?
Let’s explore these important questions together. With open dialogue we’ll build the East Garrison we all want.
Kadidia Cooper
Hello, my name is Colonel Pamela Stewart, USAF Ret.
I have lived at 21576 Ord Avenue, East Garrison for 3.5 years and am running for our HOA Board.
I love living here in our diverse and inclusive community and after moving every 3 years of my career, I plan to live here the rest of my life. Therefore, I am working to participate more in my East Garrison and surrounding communities. I currently am a member of the League of Women Voters, and chair of the Voter’s Services Committee. Additionally, I volunteer at the Monterey Peninsula Community College for their fundraising and scholarship committees.
Having previously lived in many HOA communities, I know the CC&Rs are within our initial contracts when we purchase a home and they describe the rules for all of us to follow within this community. I also understand that it is possible to amend them, if needed, with full community vote per majority approval. The CC&R’s modification process is documented process within the CC&R. It is our community and we do have a voice.
Because I have designed and built several homes over the years, I have experience working with contractors, subcontractors and warrantees’ issues.
My experience comes from my Air Force and Aerospace industries career as a full Colonel and corporate Program Manager (undergrad Physics, Masters Aeronautical Engineer). Most of the military experience was within the Joint Commands (all services plus agencies) environment and required enormous amounts of coordination, mediation and compromises. I have been a program manager for large and small multi-facetted programs, and professionally trained in conflict resolution followed by lots of experience in applying “Win-Win” solutions successfully.
I would love to have your vote!
Pamela
≠≠≠
“Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” - C.S. Lewis
These are words I live by.
This is key for us. When it comes to HOA’s across the U.S., there is no “HOA Police” to call if the board or management companies break rules. There’s virtually no accountability. I’d like to change that.
On the HOA, I’ll continue advocating to increase accountability and do the right thing - voluntarily. Some examples are:
• Apologize to the Fire Chief and offer a standing time slot for our safety and county officials speak at the end of our public meeting.
• Fill vacant board seats by adding them to elections in progress, not by appointment
• Host Townhall meetings to collect and respond to input
As a scientist, I value data-driven decisions. Surveys and Townhalls on Irrigation Policy, oversight of Vendors, or CC&R Reform gives data to help make choices in the Member’s best interest.
Homeowners, myself included, are closely reading the Davis Stirling Act,(https://www.davis-stirling.com/HOME/Statutes/DAVIS-STIRLING-ACT-2014) Bylaws, and CC&R. Many of us think it’s time for a change.
Currently our rules make it possible for one person to be in charge of both HOA’s and an ARC that issues fines. In the two months that’s happened, we’ve seen EG turn from peace to turmoil. Response to the community outcry has been heavy handed, to say the least.
I’d like to turn this around. I will restore peace by solving issues not silencing people. I’ll protect property values by building community with trust and open communication.
I’ll advocate for homeowners. If neighbors say a clubhouse or meeting room in Phase 4 helps build community and gives them more for their dues, l’ll work toward that. Whether social events are put on by Social Committee, homeowners, or Kiwanis Club of EG I co-founded, I’ll continue supporting them and create even more ways to come together.
-Tamrynn Clegg
Mother, Shark Biologist, Photographer, Wife, Advocate, and Your Neighbor
My name is Travis J. Alexander. I have lived in East Garrison with my wife and daughter since 2021, and we have lived in Monterey County since 2016. We had our sights set on this beautiful community for years before we were finally able to move in, and we're so glad to be here.
I am an attorney working for a personal injury law firm in Monterey. I spent 2 years volunteering as a small claims court mediator in San Diego through the court's contract with the National Conflict Resolution Center. After law school I volunteered with the Santa Clara County Public Defender's office, before making the change to advocating for injury victims in Monterey County.
My undergraduate degree from San Diego State University was International Security and Conflict Resolution, with a dual focus on: 1) Conflict and Conflict Resolution; and 2) Environment and Security. During my undergraduate studies I won awards and state, national, and international Model UN competitions.
Negotiation, zealous advocacy, and conflict resolution are what I do and what I've done for many years. I have found that there are multiple approaches to resolving a problem, and not every approach is going to lead to the best result. Pragmatism and Compromise can be effective in many situations, and are the focus of community oriented mediation. However, sometimes compromise leads to a lose-lose result, and in those situations our community needs someone who will zealously advocate for our community's needs and interests above all else.
My background includes both business and association board experience. I served as both the SBA Treasurer and President in Law School, overseeing a modest budget and developing extracurricular programs and events for the benefit of my fellow students. I am currently Vice President of my law school's Alumni Association, again overseeing a modest budget, and implementing various programs and events for the benefit of current students, recent graduates, the law school and the alumni network as a whole. I spent multiple years on the board of Umunhum Brewing, California's first and only Cooperatively owned brewery, where I worked with both State and Federal regulatory bodies to obtain necessary licensing and trademarks, negotiated contracts with brewers, warehouses, wholesalers, distributors and retailers, and much more. I am currently a co-owner of a small production company organized in 2021.
I have lived in many communities, some with HOAs and some without. I have seen the good HOAs can provide for a community when run correctly, and I want to ensure that we are providing those positive benefits to everyone in our community. I am not here to enact my own agenda, but instead to listen to the needs of the community, evaluate the options of enacting those needs within the legal framework, and then bringing them to an efficient reality.
As many of my fellow candidates have indicated, transparency is essential for oversight but also for building trust with the community. As I often tell potential clients, at the end of the day you must have trust in your advocate or advocates, because there will be a time when they bring you bad news, and you must be able to trust that they did everything possible for you. I believe working together we can build that trust, as well as achieve the goals most important to helping this community grow and thrive.
This is a goal that is easy to write, but not so easy to achieve; it takes work and I am willing to put in that work. For those in the community who know me, you already know that persistence and perseverance are core aspects of my character. For those who don't yet know me, I very much relish the opportunity to show you how hard I fight for those I represent. I look forward to bringing the benefit of my experience in a variety of fields to enact the visions we all have of a beautiful, safe, and thriving community. I look forward to serving you all, and getting to know more of my neighbors in the process. Thank you for your time.
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General
Deborah Kelly
Let's work together to create an HOA board that truly represents the needs and aspirations of all homeowners. Together, we can build a harmonious and thriving community that we can all be proud of.
Since August of 2017, my husband and I have been residing in this area. You may recall my involvement in volunteer work, particularly my contributions to the yearly Social Committee events for over three years. As one of the original committee members, I played a pivotal role in organizing, planning, and overseeing the successful execution of the last two Yard Sales.
I have served on the Las Palmas II HOA board, which has given me a comprehensive understanding of the dedication and commitment required for this volunteer position. I also volunteered at the Carmel Youth Art Festival during the Plein Aire Art Festival.
I have actively voiced my concerns regarding the utilization of Mello Roos taxes and their allocation by the County during several Board of Supervisor meetings.
I have advocated against the approval of a proposed large park off West Camp, which had the potential to attract 250,000 visitors annually.
I participated in the Landscaping Committee this year, contributing to the development of a plan for upgrading the EG landscaping. Unfortunately, my membership was revoked due to my extensive inquiries regarding costs, budgetary considerations, and the absence of obtaining multiple bids for the project.
I hold a master's degree in education from a prestigious university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Prior to that, I dedicated 17 years of my career to Hewlett-Packard in Cupertino, CA, where I found immense satisfaction in my role.
I look forward to an opportunity to serve you as a HOA board member to create a positive transformation in our community.
Please consider voting for me.
Your neighbor – Deborah Kelly
As the HOA Treasurer’s term wraps up, I feel it’s the right time to offer my Finance and Operations Executive experience on the HOA Board. And, I also feel it’s the right time to offer my leadership as HOA President.
As it stands, the same two people are in the top two positions of the EG HOA Board, the Townhome HOA Board which govern us and the ARC committee which issues violations. It’s time for a leadership change.
One of the first changes I’d make is to form a Finance Committee. This taps into EG’s expertise, increases transparency, and helps us do our fiduciary duties. This is more important than ever as we get ready for the financial challenges mentioned at recent board meetings, such as mandatory HOA funding of public transit in EG.
We can also be more transparent about vendor selection and duties. In a past role as City Attorney Business Manager, I negotiated and managed many contracts. I’m confident I’ll help get the best services for us and hold vendors accountable. But, an open process makes it even better. Our Management Company and Landscaping vendors have a big impact on our daily lives. It’s only fair that we all have a voice in the choice.
In my work with private companies, non-profits, the EG CSD and more, I’ve learned that regulations are complex and hard to change. But, it’s time for us to do the hard work and take a close look at our CC&R’s and Bylaws. We’ve grown to the size of a small city. Maybe we’ve outgrown these boilerplate rules handed to us by the Builder many years ago. Do we need parking permits at all? Should the curbs be painted red in No Parking Zones? How can HOA Board members be held more accountable?
Let’s explore these important questions together. With open dialogue we’ll build the East Garrison we all want.
Kadidia Cooper
Hello, my name is Colonel Pamela Stewart, USAF Ret.
I have lived at 21576 Ord Avenue, East Garrison for 3.5 years and am running for our HOA Board.
I love living here in our diverse and inclusive community and after moving every 3 years of my career, I plan to live here the rest of my life. Therefore, I am working to participate more in my East Garrison and surrounding communities. I currently am a member of the League of Women Voters, and chair of the Voter’s Services Committee. Additionally, I volunteer at the Monterey Peninsula Community College for their fundraising and scholarship committees.
Having previously lived in many HOA communities, I know the CC&Rs are within our initial contracts when we purchase a home and they describe the rules for all of us to follow within this community. I also understand that it is possible to amend them, if needed, with full community vote per majority approval. The CC&R’s modification process is documented process within the CC&R. It is our community and we do have a voice.
Because I have designed and built several homes over the years, I have experience working with contractors, subcontractors and warrantees’ issues.
My experience comes from my Air Force and Aerospace industries career as a full Colonel and corporate Program Manager (undergrad Physics, Masters Aeronautical Engineer). Most of the military experience was within the Joint Commands (all services plus agencies) environment and required enormous amounts of coordination, mediation and compromises. I have been a program manager for large and small multi-facetted programs, and professionally trained in conflict resolution followed by lots of experience in applying “Win-Win” solutions successfully.
I would love to have your vote!
Pamela
≠≠≠
“Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” - C.S. Lewis
These are words I live by.
This is key for us. When it comes to HOA’s across the U.S., there is no “HOA Police” to call if the board or management companies break rules. There’s virtually no accountability. I’d like to change that.
On the HOA, I’ll continue advocating to increase accountability and do the right thing - voluntarily. Some examples are:
• Apologize to the Fire Chief and offer a standing time slot for our safety and county officials speak at the end of our public meeting.
• Fill vacant board seats by adding them to elections in progress, not by appointment
• Host Townhall meetings to collect and respond to input
As a scientist, I value data-driven decisions. Surveys and Townhalls on Irrigation Policy, oversight of Vendors, or CC&R Reform gives data to help make choices in the Member’s best interest.
Homeowners, myself included, are closely reading the Davis Stirling Act,(https://www.davis-stirling.com/HOME/Statutes/DAVIS-STIRLING-ACT-2014) Bylaws, and CC&R. Many of us think it’s time for a change.
Currently our rules make it possible for one person to be in charge of both HOA’s and an ARC that issues fines. In the two months that’s happened, we’ve seen EG turn from peace to turmoil. Response to the community outcry has been heavy handed, to say the least.
I’d like to turn this around. I will restore peace by solving issues not silencing people. I’ll protect property values by building community with trust and open communication.
I’ll advocate for homeowners. If neighbors say a clubhouse or meeting room in Phase 4 helps build community and gives them more for their dues, l’ll work toward that. Whether social events are put on by Social Committee, homeowners, or Kiwanis Club of EG I co-founded, I’ll continue supporting them and create even more ways to come together.
-Tamrynn Clegg
Mother, Shark Biologist, Photographer, Wife, Advocate, and Your Neighbor
My name is Travis J. Alexander. I have lived in East Garrison with my wife and daughter since 2021, and we have lived in Monterey County since 2016. We had our sights set on this beautiful community for years before we were finally able to move in, and we're so glad to be here.
I am an attorney working for a personal injury law firm in Monterey. I spent 2 years volunteering as a small claims court mediator in San Diego through the court's contract with the National Conflict Resolution Center. After law school I volunteered with the Santa Clara County Public Defender's office, before making the change to advocating for injury victims in Monterey County.
My undergraduate degree from San Diego State University was International Security and Conflict Resolution, with a dual focus on: 1) Conflict and Conflict Resolution; and 2) Environment and Security. During my undergraduate studies I won awards and state, national, and international Model UN competitions.
Negotiation, zealous advocacy, and conflict resolution are what I do and what I've done for many years. I have found that there are multiple approaches to resolving a problem, and not every approach is going to lead to the best result. Pragmatism and Compromise can be effective in many situations, and are the focus of community oriented mediation. However, sometimes compromise leads to a lose-lose result, and in those situations our community needs someone who will zealously advocate for our community's needs and interests above all else.
My background includes both business and association board experience. I served as both the SBA Treasurer and President in Law School, overseeing a modest budget and developing extracurricular programs and events for the benefit of my fellow students. I am currently Vice President of my law school's Alumni Association, again overseeing a modest budget, and implementing various programs and events for the benefit of current students, recent graduates, the law school and the alumni network as a whole. I spent multiple years on the board of Umunhum Brewing, California's first and only Cooperatively owned brewery, where I worked with both State and Federal regulatory bodies to obtain necessary licensing and trademarks, negotiated contracts with brewers, warehouses, wholesalers, distributors and retailers, and much more. I am currently a co-owner of a small production company organized in 2021.
I have lived in many communities, some with HOAs and some without. I have seen the good HOAs can provide for a community when run correctly, and I want to ensure that we are providing those positive benefits to everyone in our community. I am not here to enact my own agenda, but instead to listen to the needs of the community, evaluate the options of enacting those needs within the legal framework, and then bringing them to an efficient reality.
As many of my fellow candidates have indicated, transparency is essential for oversight but also for building trust with the community. As I often tell potential clients, at the end of the day you must have trust in your advocate or advocates, because there will be a time when they bring you bad news, and you must be able to trust that they did everything possible for you. I believe working together we can build that trust, as well as achieve the goals most important to helping this community grow and thrive.
This is a goal that is easy to write, but not so easy to achieve; it takes work and I am willing to put in that work. For those in the community who know me, you already know that persistence and perseverance are core aspects of my character. For those who don't yet know me, I very much relish the opportunity to show you how hard I fight for those I represent. I look forward to bringing the benefit of my experience in a variety of fields to enact the visions we all have of a beautiful, safe, and thriving community. I look forward to serving you all, and getting to know more of my neighbors in the process. Thank you for your time.
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