[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by swrinfla

my personal opinions may not be worth a h*** of a lot, but here are several:

I wish folks wouldn't use the term "hoa" when referring to the vha ("villages homeowners association") because "hoa" usually connotes an over-bearing bunch of stuffed-shirts unwilling to bend any rule or regulation established, sometimes ages and ages ago, for the "benefit of the residents!"

yes, the vha is closely associated with the developer. But, it is independent of the developer and has an admirable history of good works for the community in general.

And, the poa has a reputation for being totally anti-developer. For a number of years, the poa's editorial voice was unbearably vitriolic and all too inclined to "beat a dead-horse subject into the ground!" recently, they have softened their approach and may well be worth listening to!

I am a long-standing and proud member of vha. I find myself considering becoming a member of poa simply because they have toned down their rhetoric considerably.

My 2 cents!

Swr

beautifully said!