As the removal election process continues, the
subject of utilizing a high priced CPA firm to certify and count the ballots has
been a topic of discussion that many believe, was due to the efforts of the
proponents.
Anthem Opinions has repeatedly stated that those
who favor removal SAW NO REASON as to WHY that method was
employed.
In cooperation with Rana
Goodman of Anthem Today, we were made aware of a conversation with a
current Board member who stated the association was required
to utilize such a service.
After contacting the Office of the Ombudsman, we
learned that such discourse from that particular director, was COMPLETELY UNTRUE.
...that the Ombudsman DENIED ever speaking with ANY SUN CITY ANTHEM BOARD MEMBER
regarding this subject.
That particular member of the
Sun City Anthem Board also happens to be one of the directors subject to
removal...
...and perhaps NOW, as a result of what we learned, is also GUILTY OF INTERFERING with the election, a violation of Nevada State Regulations.
...and perhaps NOW, as a result of what we learned, is also GUILTY OF INTERFERING with the election, a violation of Nevada State Regulations.
With permission of Rana Goodman, here is the article she has
written and published on Anthem Today.
LIES, LIES AND
MORE LIES....
by
Rana
Goodman
Watching the “goings on” with the
Sun City Anthem board, I had to ask myself if telling fibs to cover up things
that you know are wrong has just become the natural order of things?
I sat at my desk while on the phone
with a dear friend as she related to me what a board member told her as the
reason they absolutely HAD to have an independent CPA firm count the recall
ballots.
My friend sincerely believed this director; after all, she had known her for a very long time, why would the person lie?
My friend sincerely believed this director; after all, she had known her for a very long time, why would the person lie?
I tried to explain that this reason made no sense; however, I gave my word that I would double check this tale with the authorities and get back to her as quickly as possible.
Here is the story as she related it to me:
Since a
“A board member" had met with the Ombudsman who explained
that the law had changed, and since the recall proponents had filed a ‘no
confidence’ report against Ms. Seddon, she could not oversee the election
committee counting the ballots. Under the new law, the Ombudsman could not send
someone to do the job either, so they had no choice but to use the CPA
firm.”
I sent an e-mail to NRED asking the Ombudsman what new statute this might be, as did the owner of Anthem
Opinions.
Mr.
Foger, the Ombudsman for the state, replied
this morning and stated that...
... the only SCA
board member that he has spoken to is Nona (Tobin) and what my friend was told is a total
fabrication.
The complaints that have been filed
against the SCA directors by numerous residents are currently with NRED’s
investigation unit and we should be hearing back from them
shortly.
Bottom line, there is absolutely
NO REASON that the
counting of the ballots cannot be handled as any other election is handled, by
our election committee and volunteers.
Any logical thinking human being
would know that since the recall proponents have made over-spending a major
issue, counting in-house would not be something they would find objectionable...
...The waste of “tens of thousands of dollars” to
an outside CPA is!
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What can be learned from this?
And one more thing. I think it quite unethical to not count and record the votes, regardless of how many come in. The count would give a clear measure on what the residents think about the actions of the Board, regardless of having the full number needed for the recall. Sad.