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A-4 THE FRIDAY FLYER APRIL 26, 2019
Candidates make their final appeal to voters...

ttFROM PAGE A3 “promote the creation and preservation leadership on the board to make the best holidays, we are inundated with week-
this flyer distribution is the choosing of of a peaceful enjoyment of the property use of their talents. end rentals that allow people to overrun
sides. For me, that’s what occurs when and the protection of property values.” our amenities. Exploring a Joint Powers
What right does the current leadership Phil Hawgood
a community is no longer “people with Agreement will allow us to utilize the
common interests.” I believe in the idea have to even suggest restrictions that To the people of Canyon Lake, I City’s Code Enforcement. Short term
of “community spirit” and look forward will disturb our peaceful enjoyment of would like to ask you for your vote for rentals not only violate our CC&Rs but
to continuing on the board supporting all the property or put our property values both myself, Phil Hawgood, and for also violate the City of Canyon Lake and
Riverside County Ordinances. Code En-
POA community members. at risk? Mike Harris. We are two of the only forcement would also be able to assist
Our security is rooted in our closed
Chris Poland community status and willingness to pay three candidates that have actual expe- Marine Patrol on the lake during holi-
rience in being a board director. We, as
If you have voted, thank you for help- for our own security force. The consen- a board, have made good decisions and days.
I have asked if a member/resi-
sus is that they are not doing enough and
ing us make quorum. If you have not, many, including the current leadership, have been careful to take our entire com- dent would be allowed to apply with Al-
please vote for me. say we need to pay more. But when they munity into consideration when voting, lied Universal to work here. The answer
How can the current leadership claim control how much we pay members of including those younger families that was yes. A homeowner has more interest
to be listening to the people when they the Community Patrol, how can they live here. in adding protection to their community.
have blocked key communication chan- complain about the workforce. We need This matters because the current Can- Also being discussed is a volunteer pro-
nels? They do not hold monthly working to better understand the problem, inject yon Lake population is about 12,400 gram where a member would be able to
sessions, have given some committees new thinking that will yield new solu- people of which 51 percent are families work alongside a gate attendant for a
ad-hoc status, told others to “go dark” tions, make better use of technology and with parents at 50 years of age or young- day. First and foremost, we must vali-
during designated times and they con- develop a productive partnership with er with children! However, as of today, date the legal and liability issue involved
duct much of their monthly business by the city. the board has not taken enough effort to with this proposal. Our security staff has
consent agenda where public discussion The recently completed Reserve support this group in the same way that developed a 48-page training manual
is not permitted. They ask for the oppor- Study states that we, as a POA, own as- it has for those over the age of 50, who that all Allied personnel is taught, we
tunity to finish their list of projects, but sets worth about 30 million dollars and have everything that they need! would require a volunteer to follow this
where is our chance to comment on the estimates that about 18 million dollars A current project approved by this also.
plans before the projects start construc- will be needed over the next 35 years board is known as the pump track. It is We recently added CivicMobile for
tion? to maintain them. Our Reserve Funds out of planning and will be starting soon residents. This will allow residents to be
Canyon Lake is the gem of our region provide the money when it is needed. in Sierra Park North. If you have never notified. You can opt-in at canyonlake-
with spectacular views, a private lake Those funds need to be replenished and visited that park, it’s just five or so acres poa.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=86
and golf course, families of all ages and fortified every year if we are to maintain that have never received approval for At the Meet the Candidates hosted
a delightfully unique ambiance. This is our “gem” status. Any suggestion that anything until now. We will create one- by the Canyon Lake Chamber of Com-
a place where people live and work to- the Reserve Funds are just “slush funds” third of the construction in the very near merce, the question was asked about the
gether to maintain and enhance a com- is not based in a clear understanding of future, including the pump track. accountability regarding the amphithe-
munity that all can enjoy – each with what we own and what it takes to keep A new board of directors which would ater.
their own favorite part. it fresh. not include Mike Harris and I could re- When this project was under construc-
All the talk about not dredging the Frankly, I’m disappointed that the verse or underfund this great project. tion, the POA was also renovating Hap-
lake, further restricting access to the current leadership only wants to talk Please, for the sake of all the young py Camp and constructing a new Marine
amenities, closing or reducing the golf about who they are, what they have families, don’t let this happen. Vote to Patrol building. The general manager
course to nine holes, or worse yet, done, what projects they want to fin- re-elect Phil Hawgood and Mike Harris! was asked to start the amphitheater to
opening it to the public and breaching ish and why we need to cut back on our Mike Harris accommodate a planned club event. The
our privacy is counter to why we are spending. We have a talented general POA had previously received a de-
all here. Our articles of incorporation manager and energetic staff that can get I wish to add to the security issues we sign and construction estimate for this
clearly state that the POA is organized to things done, we need new and energetic are faced with. Each summer, especially uuCONTINUED PAGE A5

Paid Political Advertisement

CHRIS POLAND

for

POA DIRECTOR

Vote May 9, 2019

Structural Engineer, CEO, University Trustee

Going Forward
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• Bring fresh thinking and new solutions.

• Re-establish the Club Presidents Council.

• Re-invigorate communication with the committees.

• Develop joint powers authorities with the City.

• Dredge the East Bay. Tile and Grout Any 5 Rooms Whole House

• Develop Architectural standards for POA facilities. Cleaning $ 99 $ 204 00
$ 99 134
• Provide for long term expenses. 159
Includes all rooms, halls,
“Promote the creation and preservation of a Living/Dining room baths, one flight of stairs in
any home up 2000 total sq
peaceful enjoyment of the property and the Up to 500 sq ft combo considered 2 rms ft (total home size of equal to
protection of property values.” Canyon Lake Only Canyon Lake Only or less than 2000 sq ft)
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