TO: HCCA Board of Directors
FROM: George Cronin, Chair, Election Monitor Committee
DATE: May 12, 2020
SUBJECT: Village Elections
A Village-wide election was held on April 25, 2020; there were three (3) candidates for two (2) Harper’s Choice Community Association Board of Director seats and three (3) candidates for one (1) Columbia Council Representative Seat. The total number of ballots cast did not reach a quorum. As such, it was not a valid election. Subsequent to receiving the election results, Eileen Brewer and Debra Warner conceded the election; Rebecca Beall and Brynn Conover retained their seats on the Board of Directors. A special meeting was called on May 12, 2020 to determine who would serve as the Columbia Council Representative. The polls were reopened until that date. The results are:
COLUMBIA COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
180 Alan Klein*
141 Ashley Vaughan
Total Number of Ballots Received for this Position: 382 (includes CA’s votes)
* 241 votes for Klein with CA’s 61 votes cast with the majority.
Congratulations and thank you for for serving. My first experience was on the Oakland Mills Village Board several times. In addition to the contribution you make which is rewarding itself you gain the experience of learning first-hand how elections and governance get things done in the community,the city and the county. You also meet and learn about others in the community who come from different backgrounds. Friendships are perhaps the most useful benefit Learning about people is the an enriching aspect of the job. It is reassuring to know that we have people who contribute their time and effort on our behalf. We need more people like you because there is sacrifice involved in the job well. Many contributors give over 200 days and nights involved in meetings using what they have learned just by doing it with others. Again, thank you. My own experience as a board chairman, a council rep, and a treasurer were valuable experiences. If I can help you please let me know.
Bob Carto