Highlights
An HOA Board of Directors runs best when qualified homeowners take the time to get involved. Some will attend meetings and keep track of issues, some will join Committees, and some will make the commitment to run and serve on the Board.
If you wish to Self-Nominate for the 2026 Board Elections, please complete the attached candidate statement form and follow the instructions of completing and returning the form to The Inspectors of Election.
- Via Email: info@theinspectorsofelection.com (PREFERRED METHOD)
- Via Mail: 2794 Loker Ave W, Suite 104, Carlsbad, CA 92010
- Deadline: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The Candidates We Need
The ideal candidate would have professional and life experience that translates into the tasks of running an HOA. They will have a desire to apply that experience for the good of the Community.
Last year, the Editorial Board of Desert Breezes News supported two candidates that epitomize these qualities: Valerie Liautaud-Watkins, a professional in home construction and remodeling; and Janet McKnight, a retired Accountant with 30 years of professional experience, and 10 years experience as an HOA Treasurer.
Nominations For 2026
If you fit all the qualifications and expectations for serving, and you were considering running, you may have been surprised to be told that Nominations were closed with two names. It’s possible that you did not get a mailing or email notice when Nominations were opened.
Apparently, old mailing lists were used, email lists were not updated, and the Election Committee was not in place….but…a solution has been found.
Self Nominations are Now Open
The Board of Directors has decided to extend the nomination period for this year’s election to allow all eligible members the opportunity to run for a position on the Board. If you are interested in serving Desert Breezes Casas Homeowners Association and filling an open spot on the Board of Directors, please complete the attached candidate statement form and follow the instructions of completing and returning the form to The Inspectors of Election. If you would like an electronic version (Word or PDF) of the candidate form, please contact The Inspectors of Election at info@theinspectorsofelection.com.
- Via Email: info@theinspectorsofelection.com (PREFERRED METHOD)
- Via Mail: 2794 Loker Ave W, Suite 104, Carlsbad, CA 92010
- Deadline: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Alternatively, you may submit a single-sided 8 ½” x 11” statement of your own. Please make sure to include your name on the statement and it must be signed and dated to be considered valid.
All Candidate Statements will be limited to a single-sided 8 ½” x 11” sheet of paper for distribution to the membership and must be signed and dated.
Signed and dated candidate statements must be received by The Inspectors of Election by February 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM for your name to be placed on the ballot and your statement included in the Election of Directors mailing to the association membership. All members that intend to run for a position on the Board must complete this process by the deadline listed above including incumbent directors whose terms are expiring in this election. It is the responsibility of the candidate to confirm with The Inspectors of Election that their candidate statement has been received by the deadline. Members that have already submitted a candidate statement for the 2026 Election of Directors will not be required to do so again unless they would like to update their message to the membership.
