018 | HOA Board Heroes: Tough Decisions & HOA Recall Elections

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Explore the challenges of HOA Board decision-making & dive deep into the nuances of an HOA Recall Election.
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Join us as Jonathan Shan, a board member from Plant 51 HOA in San Jose, delves into his journey from tackling community bike locker thefts to navigating the complexities of HOA Recall Elections. This episode of 'HOA Board Heroes' brings to light the vital role of an HOA Board in community decision-making. Learn how tough decisions, community feedback, and unexpected challenges like the paver project and paint color controversies can lead to significant turning points in an association's governance. Whether you're an HOA Board member or a community resident, Jonathan's insights offer a unique look into the dedication and resilience needed to foster a sense of community.
Chapters from today's episode: Tough Decisions & HOA Recall Elections!
00:00 Having documentation for future HOA Board members
01:09 Doing a thankless job for you HOA
02:11 Ad break - association reserves
02:43 Introduction to HOA Board Hero Jonathan Shan
03:40 What motivated Johnathan to serve on his HOA Board
04:24 How much time Johnathan spends each week in his HOA Board member role & what motivates him to stay on the HOA Board
06:09 HOA Board term limitations & how it relates to financial health
07:15 What special skills Johnathan brings to his HOA Board
08:04 What Johnathan’s favorite or least-favorite things are about serving on a HOA Board
10:17 Johnathan’s experience going through HOA Board recall
16:15 The results of the HOA Board recall
19:20 Johnathan’s advice to anyone that is or wants to be on a HOA Board

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Chapters

1. Having documentation for future HOA Board members (00:00:00)

2. Doing a thankless job for you HOA (00:01:09)

3. Ad break - Association Reserves (00:02:11)

4. Introduction to HOA Board Hero Jonathan Shan (00:02:43)

5. What motivated Johnathan to serve on his HOA Board (00:03:40)

6. How much time Johnathan spends each week in his HOA Board member role & what motivates him to stay on the HOA Board (00:04:24)

7. HOA Board term limitations & how it relates to financial health
 (00:06:09)

8. What special skills Johnathan brings to his HOA Board (00:07:15)

9. What Johnathan’s favorite or least-favorite things are about serving on a HOA Board (00:08:04)

10. Johnathan’s experience going through HOA Board recall (00:10:17)

11. The results of the HOA Board recall (00:16:15)

12. Johnathan’s advice to anyone that is or wants to be on a HOA Board (00:19:20)