The following has been posted verbatim at Yun Lee’s request:

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This is a very busy time of year for me as I haven’t completely retired and do a lot of consulting in Hong Kong and Hawaii. There seems to always be a surprise in store for residents at each SCA board meeting as well as disrespect for anyone that disagrees with the FEW that control our lives and Association. Decisions seem to be made BEFORE the meetings are held and issues are presented to residents. This is not typical for a professionally run Home Owner’s Association and what has to be done to change this? Discussions and suggestions appears to be ignored, as opposed to being honored.

I am not happy with the Security Patrol name change as it will not deter potential vandalism or thieves and the attorney clearly stated that it’s WHAT the volunteers do, NOT the NAME that would be a problem. It appeared obvious to me and the two residents that I sat with that it was a “done deal” and the board had already made a decision. The disrespect shown by a board member who was a judge/attorney and the president was inexcusable. I would call their actions verbal abuse!

Mr. & Mrs. McCullough were introduced to me about two years ago and I was absolutely shocked that the Board of Directors would even think about placing a BAN on ANY resident.When one ages, one’s health issues magnify. At 78 years old, a six month BAN is a LIFETIME. Shame on the President of SCA and shame on EVERY member of the board of directors for NOT objecting to this unreasonable decision! The SCA attorney is present for every meeting, regardless of issues, yet the board FINED Mr. McCullough $564….why?

We voted on NOT having gaming in Anthem Center when another president of SCA was in place and is it necessary to repeat this issue? I would like to know, WHO benefits, other than the restaurant Tenant and it’s financial backers. Who are the financial backers? There is one gentleman that resides in Anthem Country Club that has bragged, at the bar area, that he provides financial assistance and while not a SCA resident, is friends of the board of directors. No doubt he will be there on a regular basis and I’ll be able to find out his name. The backers WILL benefit, and the SCA residents will NOT, but WE will continue to pay for everything that the restaurant (now foolishly listed as an amenity, while still a profit making BUSINESS) needs on a ongoing basis. Whoever put this restaurant contract together knew NOTHING about business or commercial real estate, it is a disgrace and in no way benefits the Residents of Sun City Anthem. I am tired of Mr.Berman constantly pointing the finger and specifically NAME CALLING, that in itself is disgraceful and how anyone could have respect for someone that needs to constantly bring negatives to a community is beyond me. I would like to think that he is capable of refraining from this apparent hatefulness as it hinders, not helps our community. I fully expect to be named specifically in the next editorial of Anthem Journal as ANYONE that disagrees and elaborates on how they really feel about the PROBLEMS in this community (and there are MANY) and are not supposed to elaborate. I read ALL of the editorials and while I do not agree with some of the issues or ways they are written, this ongoing “resident bashing” and criticism will destroy the reputation of this community even more.

Mr. Johnson continues to do research that will benefit the residents of Sun City Anthem and I am grateful for the plumbing editorials and suggestions as we ALL benefit. WHEN will this ongoing criticism and lack of respect for our fellow men and women stop?

Monies seem to be foolishly spent on things, take a minute and read the agendas, financial documents, and attend committee meetings. The Bocce courts at Liberty Center were built incorrectly, yet this problem remains and it’s not possible to stand in the rocks to throw from the far end close to the tennis courts. The tennis courts are being occupied by pickle ball and paddle tennis players and I overheard a staggering dollar amount that would be needed to make changes. There is a large list of DISCREPANCIES with Liberty Center and I’m at a loss to understand why the developer doesn’t have to repair these items. I understand that SCA will pay for “modifications” but the basic a/c/heating/solars etc ? Why do WE have to pay? Perhaps someone on the Lifestyle Committee or Property and Grounds or Finance Committee can address these resident concerns.

Lastly, no one wants open pit mining close to Sun City Anthem. Mixing politics with the mining issue takes away from what has been accomplished thus far by our volunteers who have kept us apprised, created petitions, and are attempting to protect our values and health. I do not care who you prefer to vote for in the upcoming election but we have enough “dirty politics” in the Review Journal and television. WHY bring it into the local venues when we are concerned about THIS community and the problems we are having in SCA?

I have posted on Anthem Today, but have no objection if my email is placed on Anthem Voice, and/or SCAView, but I do not want it on Anthem Journal as the content would be distorted. . . My consent is for it to be printed “AS IS” or not at all.

Sincerely,
Yun Lee

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