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Congratulations to our very own Joe Leighton!

Lakeport Cluster — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 01:31:08 +0000

RESTON, Va. – After months of campaigning, three new faces will take seats on the Reston Association Board of Directors. The results of the month-long voting and the race between 10 candidates were announced at the Annual Members’ Meeting on Tuesday, April 13.

Joe Leighton was re-elected to serve his second three-year term.

RESULTS: Reston Association’s Headquarters Referendum

Lakeport Cluster — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:16:38 +0000

With 28% (30% required) of eligible Reston Association Members voting, the RA Headquarters Referendum did not achieve its voting quorum requirement and has therefore failed. Additionally had the referendum achieved its 30% quorum, two-thirds approval of the valid votes cast would also have been required for a successful referendum. Of the valid votes cast by RA Members, only one-half voted for approval.

Reston Association’s Headquarters Referendum

Lakeport Cluster — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 01:03:51 +0000

This week, you will receive the following Reston Association (RA) Notice of Referendum and Ballot.

Should the Reston Association Board of Directors be authorized to finance and expend, as determined by the Board of Directors, an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 to purchase a commercial office building or condominium space, or interest therein, or, in the alternative, to purchase property and to construct a building thereon for future use as the Association’s headquarters?

Controversy: In 2005, RA’s Board was authorized to spend $5,000,000 to purchase 20,000 sq. ft., yet the 2009 referendum asks for up to $15,000,000 for 35,000 sq. ft. without providing specifics (buy, lease, build?) nor adequate justification for the increases.

During these tough times, we encourage you to make an informed decision with regards to your RA dues before the April 10, 2009 voting deadline. Please visit the Headquarters Referendum webpage at Reston.org for updates, information sessions, Q&As, and other points of view.