Honorably support
2026 LCPOA Board Candidates
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TOGETHER - We Can Make a Different
-Transparency-
-Respect-
-Accountability-
Restoring financial openness to build trust
Fostering a professional envirement for the board and volunteers
Ensuring the POA Management and Board is held responsible
-Engagement-
Regular surveys to ensure unified majority cohesive mission
Derek Williams
Zun-Him Woo
Stay Informed - Empowering Our Community
La Cresta Interntaionl food festival
Date : Saturday, August 22th, 2026 5:00 PM
Location: 38865 Avenida La Cresta
RSVP: Sign up at https://qrs.ly/anhgkdt
to help us prepare seating.
Join us for an evening of international cuisine and conversation. It is a great opportunity to connect with neighbors and meet Board of Directors candidates, Zun-Hin Woo and Derek Williams.
Optional to bring a favorite dish to share. Thank you for your support and for making our community events so special!
Meet our candidates
Derek Williams: www.DerekW4LaCresta.com
Sun-Hin Woo: www.Woo4LaCresta.com
URGENT
La Cresta POA Board of Majority Voted 20% Assessment Increase
BOARD MAJORITY
President Roy Paulson, VP David Boyd, Secretary
and Treasurer Paul Gaarenstroom ( is 2026 Board Candidate)
VOTED TO RAISE DUES 20% STARTING ON 10/1/2026
Concerns we should be aware of
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20% dues increase and what it means for your household.
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The Association’s current financial position and available funds.
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Why did the Board Majority approve the maximum increase without a membership vote?
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Questions members should be asking about future budgets, reserves, and expenditures.
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An introduction to two candidates who are committed to transparency, accountability, and financial responsibility in managing your Associations’ money.
Urgent: LCPOA Board Transparency Alert
The Majority of the Board has voted to cease Zoom access for Open Session meetings commencing July 2, 2026.
Ligitation Update
Majority of LCPOA Board Members Has Been Misleading the Membership
Members should be made aware
Financial
Lack of Transparency and Irresponsible Spending
We are advocating for a return to best practices to uphold a standard of transparency to ensure all Board members are entitled to fair & equal access to legal guidance and legal opinions written. The entire Board & members should be able to access & review legal documents paid for utilizing members' dues. Let’s prioritize administrative efficiency over litigation.
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Lack of Financial Disclosure
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Many financial statements have not been provided
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Member document requests remain unfulfilled per Civil Code 5210
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Potential compliance violations of corporate transparency with Davis-Stirling Act requirements
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Members denied access to review necessary financial records to verify justification for proposed dues increase
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Legal Expenditure Transparency
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Funds are being depleted on legal disputes the Board has initiated against members and members have filed lawsuits for alleged Board violations.
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Transparency Disputes: Legal expenses have increased due to management’s refusal to provide requested financial records and documentation.
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Reserve Funding Requires Scrutiny
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Lack of Supportive Data: No engineering studies, reserve analyses, or capital schedules have been provided to justify the recent discussion for a dues increase.
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Unjustified Reserve Targets: The Board is pushing for 50%+ reserve levels, despite road maintenance historically covered by the annual operating budget.
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Competitive Bidding Practice
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Lack of Competitive Bidding: Significant projects are being awarded without multiple vendor quotes, bypassing standard business practices.
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Fiscal Stewardship: The absence of a competitive bidding risks inflated costs and poor financial management.
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Discretionary Project Spending
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Ineffective Spending: Over $100,000 was spent on equestrian crossing with signage that no longer functions, is largely unused due to safety concerns on Avenida La Cresta.
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Questions remain whether the Calle Centro/ALC crosswalk cost benefits the member majority or primarily serves the private commercial business interest of Board President Roy Paulson.
Board Majority Misconduct
The defendant (LCPOA) has been very active with technical motions (demurrer, summary adjudication, judgment on pleadings, bifurcation, multiple compels), which is typical defense strategy to narrow claims or force compliance.
Many hearings were vacated/continued by court motion, and no dismissals, sanctions against plaintiff, or clear grants of dispositive motions are evident in the provided pages up to mid-2026.
Trial remains set for 08/14/2026.
Whenever the Board of Directors engages in misconduct or fails to act with the care and transparency required by law, they place the entire community at serious financial risk of litigation. Most critically, Directors and Officers (D&O) Insurance policies frequently contain "Misconduct Exclusions." Failure to uphold fiduciary duties and follow CC&Rs specifically regarding unauthorized mobile home approvals, the abandonment of cul-de-sac maintenance, and undisclosed reserve fund withdrawals, places the entire community at catastrophic risk. Such misconduct can trigger ...
Board Majority Misconduct
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Cul-de-Sacs
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On November 6, 2025, the Board majority passed a Resolution to prohibit any further discussion of cul-de-sac maintenance, despite member objections.
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The Board’s refusal to maintain all roads contradicts the Association's responsibility of vacating 128 private roads, including 81 named cul-de-sacs.
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Higher Dues for Reduced Services?
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Campaign Inconsistency: Members are questioning the contradiction between current Board actions and 2025 campaign promises made by Roy Paulson and David Boyd.
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Unjustified Dues Increase: Despite successfully cutting cul-de-sac maintenance, the Board is now proposing a 20% dues increase, directly contradicting their campaign promises.
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Nepotism
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Discriminatory Appointments: Committee selections appear to prioritize political alignment over merit, violating fair and equal opportunity for all members to volunteer service.
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Targeted Exclusions of Experts:
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Director Ghafouri: Removed as Treasurer
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Steve Brown: Removed as Chair of the Governing Documents Committee,
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MDM Auger: Qualified election oversight application rejected despite professional experience as a Poll Worker and Inspector of Elections.
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Tsun-I Wang: Application for the Architectural Committee denied despite formal architectural education.
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ALL the above individuals are former Board Candidates or Board Members of differing political opinion.
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Summary
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Survey Purpose: Collecting member feedback on the proposed 20% dues increase and Board governance.
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Member Action: Please review all financial records and governing documents before forming a final conclusion.
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Member Participation is Essential: Your input is critical to ensuring transparency, accountability, and responsible governance in La Cresta.
Members Speak to the Issues of LCPOA Governance
We want to hear your voice
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Were you aware that the LCPOA Board scheduled a vote on a 20% dues increase at a Special Meeting held February 20, 2026?
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Before the scheduled Board vote, were you provided detailed financial documentation explaining the need for a 20% increase?
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What is your primary concern regarding this proposed increase?
☐ Lack of financial detail
☐ Concerns of fiscal management
☐ No Concern
Where we are
