Dear neighbors,
Several residents have raised serious concerns that members who cannot attend the upcoming Woodhaven Neighborhood Association (WNA) meeting in person may be denied their right to vote. The meeting is to be held this Tuesday, January 20, at the Potter's House FireHouse Room at 6:00 pm.
The WNA bylaws allow officers to be elected by ballot, email, or voice vote. However, no ballots or email voting instructions have been provided, and nominations may be taken from the floor at the meeting. This creates an immediate problem: if you cannot attend in person, it is unclear how you will be able to vote.
Many neighbors have work, family, or other obligations that prevent in-person attendance. Without clear procedures in place before the meeting, those members risk being excluded from the election.
If you cannot attend—or if you believe all members deserve equal voting access—you should contact the Woodhaven Neighborhood Association now by clicking "submit" and request clarification on how voting will be handled in compliance with the bylaws - all you have to do is add your name and contact info.
This is time-sensitive and affects your rights as a member. This is not about supporting any particular candidate. It is about ensuring that every member’s voting rights are respected and protected, as required by our bylaws.
Thank you for taking the time to stay engaged and informed.
"I am a Woodhaven Neighborhood Association member who may be unable to attend the January meeting in person. The bylaws allow officers to be elected by ballot, email, or voice vote, yet no ballots or email voting instructions have been provided, and nominations may be taken from the floor.
Please clarify how members who cannot attend in person will be able to vote, how ballots or email voting will be administered, and whether virtual participation will be permitted. I request confirmation that all members will have an equal and meaningful opportunity to vote, consistent with the bylaws.
Thank you for your immediate attention to this important matter."