Transparency Issues Under Tom Denney
At the July 22, 2025 meeting, board president Tom Denney and other board members approved seven resolutions in quick succession, with little or no explanation and no meaningful discussion. That left many homeowners frustrated and confused.
Several residents, including myself, contacted the management company afterward. Concerns about transparency were raised directly with the board.
What Board President Tom Denney Said
At the September 23, 2025 meeting, Board President Tom Denney addressed those concerns.
He explained that the board does not need to walk through every resolution in detail and emphasized that homeowners elected the board to handle association business. He also stated that the resolutions passed were legitimate and intended to benefit the association as a whole.
Separately, Mr. Denney has previously stated publicly that:
- Board actions would be placed on the agenda
- There would be open discussion
- Decisions would be documented and transparent
Those statements set a clear expectation.
Where the Disconnect Appears
The concern is not whether the board can pass resolutions.
The concern is how those decisions are made and communicated.
Passing multiple resolutions without explanation, discussion, or advance notice conflicts with the board’s stated commitment to transparency. Providing information only after decisions are made is not the same as open governance.
Transparency isn’t about revisiting every detail after the fact.
It’s about giving homeowners enough information before decisions are made so they can understand what’s being considered and why.
What Homeowners Are Asking For
No one is asking to micromanage the board.
Homeowners are asking for:
- Clear agenda items
- Supporting information included with meeting materials
- Open discussion before votes
- Decisions made in the open, not summarized afterward
These are basic expectations — and they are achievable with modern communication tools.
Why This Matters
Trust isn’t automatic. It’s built through consistent, predictable behavior.
When board actions don’t match prior assurances, skepticism grows — even if the board believes it is acting in good faith.
This is especially true when multiple governance issues are unfolding at the same time.
Final Thought
Transparency isn’t about how many hours someone worked behind the scenes.
It’s about whether homeowners can see, understand, and follow the decision-making process in real time.
That’s the standard the board set for itself — and it’s reasonable for homeowners to ask whether it’s being met.