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Golferguy49 t1_iy6tfo9 wrote

I find it surprising that no one has researched the history of this Board’s behavior. Ms. Boyd is just the current target of this Board’s anger. My understanding is that this behavior was present with previous CA leaders but they moved on quietly or their contracts were not renewed. Ms. Boyd is clearly a strong leader and wanted to confront the rumors head on, to shine some light on the disfunction. I’m certain the Board corruption is known within the local leadership circles. I’m sure with a little digging one could shine a brighter light on the history of this Board’s behavior. That is the bigger story in my opinion, and will prevent this from happening again with the next CA President.

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goliebs t1_iy73tm4 wrote

You are correct that this is a recurring problem with the Board and not unique to Lakey's tenure. Her predecessor (Milton Mathews) seemed to accept Board dysfunction as an inherent part of CA and just roll with it while Lakey is assertively trying to make a positive change in the community and keep the Board's BS from rolling down hill to the rest of the staff.

I don't have a history beyond ~2018 but unfortunately, the problem definitely isn't limited to this Board. Even with different Board members there have been issues with micromanagement, lack of understanding of the Board's proper role, and lack of strategic vision. The problem perpetuates itself because most residents take incorrectly assume that CA functions effectively, the often toxic nature of the Board discourages people from volunteering to serve, and because the Board has a self perpetuating culture of dysfunction. Unless you change those things, this will continue to happen.

I don't think its fair to call the Board corrupt though. Its not like they are embezzling money or getting any substantial material benefit (they do get free CA memberships) from their current course of action. They are mostly just old people looking to get "credit" for serving the community that they legit love and are upset with a person that is more interested in making changes for the better than stroking their ego.

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