John Cohn
John Cohn, HOA Board Vice President
Look, I get it. Another board election, another round of “why does this matter”—easy to tune out.
Here’s why this one’s worth five minutes of your attention: PebbleCreek is in the middle of the transition from developer-run to homeowner-run. That part is not optional, not up for debate—it’s happening, on a clock, and it’s going to take steady, competent hands to get it done right. That’s top priority now and it matters.
And it’s not just one election. Between now and next spring, PebbleCreek homeowners will fill four board seats—one this October, and three more next spring as the transition continues. Two elections in six months is unusual, and it means the makeup of your board is about to change more than it ever has. That’s worth paying attention to, twice.
Because transition isn’t the finish line. Once we’re through it, the question becomes: what kind of community do we want to be running, and who do we want at the table making those calls? Because after the dust settles, the decisions your board makes—on reserves, on maintenance standards, on how well the place is run day to day—are decisions that will impact your home value. A well-run, well-governed community holds its value. A community that coasts on autopilot after a rocky handoff does not.
So as candidates start putting themselves forward—this fall and again in the spring—here’s what’s actually worth measuring them against:
Do they put PebbleCreek ahead of themselves? A board seat isn’t a platform for a pet issue or a personal grudge—it’s a responsibility to 11,000+ homeowners. Look for people who’ve shown they can set aside self-interest for the community’s interest, even when it’s inconvenient.
Do they understand what’s actually happening right now? This isn’t the year for on-the-job learning. The transition has real deadlines and real consequences for getting it wrong.
Do they think past July 2027? The best candidates aren’t just focused on getting through the handoff—they’re already thinking about what PebbleCreek needs to look like on the other side.
Can they point to a track record, not just an opinion? Committee work, HOA experience, professional background that translates—anything that shows judgment under real conditions, not just strong feelings.
Formal campaigning for the October seat kicks off Sept. 7, so hold your judgment on that race until then. But with four seats turning over in the next two elections, it’s not too early to start thinking about what you’re actually looking for—and who’s shown they’re in this for PebbleCreek, not for themselves.