THE TRUTH ABOUT THE 3 MAIN RECALL PROPONENTS

As a member of your board, a fellow homeowner, neighbor and LAPD CPAB board member, I am deeply invested in the success, ongoing maintenance, and the integrity of Bella Vista. For the past three years, your executive board, Isabel Loriente, Priya Sodhi, Alon Doitch, and myself have worked hard to strengthen our community physically and financially. From closely partnering with Valencia Management Group improving service and oversight, to engaging a professional reserve analyst to secure our long-term financial health, every step has been guided by transparency, responsibility, and a sincere commitment to Bella Vista

 

Together, we've made meaningful progress. We refurbished the community pool with energy-saving technology, upgraded the street lighting to efficient LEDs, and we repainted all the entire community. These projects not only improved daily life but also protect property values and reduce costs.

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Community access control remains a top priority. We've enhanced our camera systems and provided ongoing training for our gate staff ensuring better monitoring and stronger access control. This allowed us to identify a

vehicle with plate numbers that was involved in a burglary at Bella Vista to LAPD.

 

Importantly, we've done this while practicing strict financial discipline. Your HOA fee increases over the past three years have totaled only 5.5% for (2023- 2025) 1.25% in 2023, 1.5% in 2024, and 2.5% in 2025, this despite significant inflation. This is a stark contrast to the 8-11 % annual increases seen in previous years at Bella Vista and reflects careful budgeting and stewardship.

 

Unfortunately, I must address this recall election initiated by a small group of individuals. Their effort is based on a false and deceptive narrative - one that would unfairly place the financial burden of damages caused by a few onto all homeowners. That's not responsible governance. The Board's duty is to protect the interests of the entire community, not shift one individual's accountability onto everyone else. I believe strongly in fairness and integrity, and I will continue to stand up for both.

 

Looking ahead, as we welcome the 59 new equestrian homes in Bella Vista Ridge into our association, along with significant new common areas and complex new mechanical systems. The experience and continuity ofthe current board is critical in ensuring this transition strengthens our community-without raising costs or compromising the quality of life for our current residents.

 

It is my honor to serve as your HOA President. I'm proud of all we've accomplished together and remain committed to honest leadership, fiscal responsibility, and continued improvements for all Bella Vista Homeowners.

 

I respectfully ask for you to ask questions to get to the truth behind the recall effort and support the current executive board members so we can protect our progress and move forward with strength and unity.

 

Sincerely,

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Stephen Isenberg