Power over our own destinies is inherently circumscribed by the matryoshka dolls of governance that preside over our existence. From the complexities of international diplomacy to our national sociopolitical boondoggle to the more specific doctrines emanating from state houses and county buildings, we are subject to enormous levels of outside influence. Here in our fair valley, the homeowners’ association is the most local of our governments. In contradistinction to the remote authority exerted from Denver or Washington, HOA boards and their constituent homeowners are in close physical and communicative proximity. They are thus granted the opportunity to fix issues without the enmity that characterizes governance on a larger scale. The chance to create a positive culture should not be squandered.    Read the article…………..