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In Episode 174, Robert welcomes back Kurtis & Andrea Peterson of Inspectors of Election. HOA elections have changed dramatically over the years, with more scrutiny, greater skepticism, and a much higher risk of disputes when the process is not handled correctly. Kurtis and Andrea share what goes on behind the scenes at an electronic election support company and how today’s associations can approach elections with greater transparency and professionalism!

Chapters:
00:00 Why have HOA Elections become so complicated?
04:16 What actually goes into administering an HOA election?
05:28 Is there an HOA election season?
07:05 Why can combining multiple HOA votes create problems?
10:35 What happens when someone votes online and by paper?
13:07 Who is actually eligible to cast an HOA ballot?
14:08 Why do associations use an independent inspector of election?
16:03 How does independent election administration protect the board?
17:36 Ad Break - Community Financials
18:08 How did COVID change the HOA election process?
20:39 Why is every HOA election different?
22:25 How can online voting simplify a hybrid election?
25:02 How does an inspector keep HOA Elections fair and accurate?
26:57 How quickly can an HOA receive election results?
28:32 Can online voting help an HOA reach quorum?

The views & opinions expressed in this program are those of the Hosts & Guests, intended to provide general education about the community association industry. The content is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or organization.

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