From the very beginning it was obvious that everything had already been decided. As has happened for the past twelve years, the group from Circle Ridge showed up and maintained full control, and the entire board now comes from that area. There is now no real check and balance, which means they can do whatever they want, and residents are left without the truth or anyone who can contradict them. This is exactly what has happened for months. Both the new president and the new vice president openly admitted they had no knowledge of what happened in recent months. Can you believe it.
My husband and I tried to explain the situation, but we were repeatedly told to stay quiet and sit down. During his one‑sided speech, the “angelic” former president, now the treasurer, didn’t even mention that on the 22nd of November he had called the police to our home, falsely reporting a theft involving my husband. We had to disprove everything with messages,emails and our written resignation to the police, just to avoid any escalation at a moment when I was in Italy because my mother was dying.
That day marked a turning point for me. While I was thousands of miles away, trying to hold myself together during the most fragile moment of my life, someone here was fabricating a story to protect his own position. There was no compassion, no hesitation, no humanity. Only the determination to create a narrative that could damage us while I was already living through something no one should have to face alone. And because he(Sean) had scheduled an appointment with them for the following week, my husband was even forced to notify them while boarding a plane to come to Italy for my mother’s funeral the very next day.
And yet, today, he speaks as if nothing happened. He stands in front of the community with a calm voice and a rehearsed smile, carefully choosing what to say and what to hide. But the truth has a way of resurfacing, especially when people have lived it on their own skin. I share this not to seek pity, but because transparency matters. Integrity matters. Humanity matters. And when someone shows you who they are in your darkest moment, you remember it. You carry it with you. And you make sure your community knows it too, because a neighborhood deserves leaders who act with honesty, not convenience.
Some people may share videos of the meeting, although not everyone recorded, for understandable reasons. They have even not create any opportunity to share with residents this meeting. For us, what we saw was enough to understand that the association, run in this way, has no real value for the community.
Most of the attendees were from old owner from Circle Ridge, and the votes were already predetermined. Seeing the situation unfold, I thought that maybe not everyone agreed with what was happening. Maybe some people simply felt forced to accept decisions that had already been made. That is why I offered to serve as president. Another resident also stepped forward, hoping to bring a different voice to the room.
But they didn’t allow us to do anything. I was interrupted multiple times during my introduction, creating confusion on purpose, exactly as people do when they don’t want someone to be heard. They didn’t want a real choice. They didn’t want a real vote. And they certainly didn’t want anyone breaking the script they had prepared.
It is sad that they think residents are too naïve to notice.
They even handed out one voting slip per person. My husband and I each received two, which means the votes were not verified or controlled in any way. There was no check, no count, and no system to ensure that each household voted than names and only once.
And while I tried to introduce myself properly, as anyone should in an election, the president, vice president and secretary didn’t present themselves at all before the vote. They didn’t explain who they were, what they planned to change, or what they intended to bring to the community in terms of transparency and accountability. After the repeated “sit down” and “stop talking” from the old and new presidents, it became very clear what we can expect from people who behave this way. Everything except democracy, and certainly nothing resembling transparency.
If today someone tries to justify everything by talking about dues or by promising something beautiful for the future, I cannot speak for everyone, but I personally will not believe it. The new president even said he had a plan for the entrance. When someone asked why he didn’t share it, he replied that it would be discussed in another meeting. And when the question was repeated, he told us to stop talking. That is not transparency.
What happened today was very clear. The former president protected himself, and whenever there was any form of confrontation, he silenced those who disagreed. The new president behaved the same way, as if his new title gave him the authority to shut people down. It was also evident that neither of them had read the By‑Laws carefully, since they tried to silence another resident who was simply asking legitimate questions. When it became clear that they were not willing to allow any real discussion, we decided to leave. At that point, staying would have meant accepting a process that was no longer serious.
The election was essentially a closed box. Names were presented, and when I asked for their program or even a simple introduction, the new president said: “First we vote, then we get to know them.” That is not how a democratic process works. And if they only want the money and refuse to deal with people or listen, this is not the foundation of a democracy. An association that ignores its residents and silences their questions cannot claim to represent the community.
I could go on, and I am sure there will be many reactions. Some people have already told me that I am a disgrace or that I am hated, or some wispered that I have to burn to the hell (the wife of the ex vice president is always nice with me,lol) . Coming from them, it almost feels like a compliment, because these are the same people who have lost the trust of most Foxridge residents. What they still do not understand is that this is exactly the kind of behavior our community does not want. I believe in transparency and honest conduct, but from the way both presidents reacted every time there was a question they didn’t like, questions that could have exposed the narrative they were trying to sell to the room, it was clear that transparency is not in their nature.
What happens now is simple.
There is a facebook page exists, and now there is also a website www.foxridgeop.com for those who do not agree with the way this small neighborhood is being controlled. They are even considering bringing back block members. In reality, they are trying to rebuild a sort of HOA, something they can control, something where they alone decide what will happen in our neighborhood. They say they want to involve people, but only if those people are controllable. So whoever wants to be controlled can follow them. I do not want an HOA, never wanted, and this has always been the former president ’s dream and maybe for the new board because they come from the same area, but certanly not ours! And thanks to Sean, they now they are forced to use the word donations, even thoug the former president has always spoken about dues. It is not a coincidence that the new president also had a few little slips when referring to the money they want from residents, They even want to increase the amount, he said during the speach.
As for this group and what we will do next, I don’t have a fixed plan yet.
I want to involve all of you and let the community decide together.
And remember this:
According to the By‑Laws, every Foxridge resident is automatically part of the association and this cannot be cancelled. You do not have to pay anything to be considered a member. Payment is required only to vote, but not for the membership. But if the voting process continues like this, there is no point in paying at all. Whoever tells you the opposite is not telling you the truth. And if you don’t want to take my word for it, speak with an attorney or even check with Chatgtp. The bythelaws will be on this page and on the website.
So what can we do?
Your turn to tell me.
This space exists for those who want transparency, fairness and honest behavior, not for those who want control.
It is a free space that I created for everyone, a place where people can speak openly and without censorship, exactly the opposite of what we have seen from other groups that decide what you can or cannot post. Here, even those who disagree can stay and speak. But the rules are clear. Treat people with respect, and do not think that disagreement gives anyone the right to silence others. They keep writing on the website that everything is perfect, but we all know the truth.
Now it is up to us to decide what kind of community we want to be.
