Concerns About Steve Brown's Transparency and Conduct Lack of Transparency in Addressing Lawsuits Steve Brown has declared that resolving Gene P’s lawsuit is his second priority, following the CulDeSacs issue, if elected to the board. However, during an early August discussion about ongoing lawsuits, Steve only mentioned Gene P’s lawsuit, omitting critical details about other legal matters:

• Omitted Lawsuit Against Michael Ghafouri: Steve did not disclose that the LCPOA was compelled to sue Michael Ghafouri to recover $36,000 for damages caused to common property.
• Omitted Personal Lawsuit Against LCPOA: Steve failed to mention that he himself filed a lawsuit against the LCPOA, seeking $35,000.

This selective disclosure raises concerns about Steve’s transparency and honesty with the community.

Contradictory Approach to Conflict Resolution

Steve publicly claims he aims to resolve lawsuits amicably. However, his actions suggest otherwise, as he has threatened neighbors with legal action when faced with disagreement:

1. Threat Against David Boyd: In response to a Next Door post by David Boyd that Steve disagreed with, Steve threatened litigation rather than seeking an amicable resolution. This behavior raises questions about how he would treat LCPOA members he disagrees with if elected to the board.
2. Allegations of Secret, Illegal Meetings: Steve has frequently posted on Next Door about alleged "secret, illegal meetings" involving his opponents. Instead of fostering constructive dialogue, he resorts to scare tactics and threats of legal action to silence or intimidate others.

Concerns About Leadership Style

Steve’s tendency to use legal threats as a first response, rather than engaging in open and respectful communication, is not conducive to effective leadership. A potential board director should navigate controversies with diplomacy and transparency, not intimidation.