The Stetson Hills Community Newsletter has been sent out to homeowners and is available at the link below.

This is a new newsletter format for our community, and we hope it is a helpful step toward better communication with homeowners.

Thank you to everyone who helped pull it together. Please also keep an eye out for upcoming community surveys and opportunities to join new HOA committees being formed. Our goal is to gather homeowner feedback on important issues and give more residents a chance to get involved in our amazing community. 

Link: June 2026 Newsletter

Thank you to everyone who attended the Annual Meeting, participated in the election, and showed how much you care about Stetson Hills. The turnout was outstanding and was likely a record level of participation for a Stetson Hills Board election.

Stephen Weisberg and Rob Biscoe were elected to the two open Board seats by a large margin. Following the Annual Meeting, the Board held its organizational meeting, and Rob Biscoe was appointed by the Board to serve as President.

This outcome was not about any one or two people. It was the result of a community driven effort by homeowners who care deeply about Stetson Hills and want positive change, stronger communication, transparency, accountability, and a more homeowner focused HOA.

Now it is time to move forward together as one community.

We are neighbors, and we believe most homeowners want the same basic things: a beautiful, well maintained neighborhood, responsible stewardship of HOA funds, fair treatment, and a community culture that makes Stetson Hills an even better place to live.

The work ahead needs to remain community driven. The Board has important responsibilities, but the best decisions will come from listening to homeowners, asking for input, and creating real opportunities for residents to be involved.

There is a lot of work ahead. The new Board will be reviewing where things stand, including common areas, contracts, enforcement practices, financial matters, and other ongoing Association issues. From there, the Board can set a thoughtful path forward and create more opportunities for homeowner input through committees, surveys, meetings, and other forms of involvement.

Please remember that Board members are volunteers. Meaningful change will not happen overnight, and everything will not be perfect, but this is an important opportunity to move Stetson Hills forward in a positive direction.

We encourage homeowners to stay involved. Attend a Board meeting. Share an idea. Join a committee. Respond to a survey. Help shape what comes next.

This is the homeowners’ HOA, and it only gets better if we build it together.

A quick reminder that the Stetson Hills HOA Annual Meeting is tonight in person at the Stetson Hills Elementary School in the cafeteria.

Stetson Hills Elementary School
25475 N. Stetson Hills Loop
Phoenix, AZ 85083

Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m., and the Annual Meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. The organizational Board meeting is expected to begin around 7:00 p.m.

For anyone who has not voted yet, paper ballots may be brought to the meeting.

This is an important night for our community. Election results will be announced, the new Board will organize, and we will begin the next chapter for Stetson Hills.

Thank you again to everyone who helped, supported, voted, encouraged neighbors, and stayed engaged throughout this process. This has truly been a homeowner-driven effort, and your involvement made the difference.

We hope to see you tonight.

Strong Homeowner Turnout, Board Appointments, and Important Updates

Last night’s HOA Board meeting lasted approximately four hours and was another meeting that struggled with organization, process, and clarity. At times, it was frustrating and dysfunctional. Even so, there were several important and encouraging outcomes for our community.

It is great to see homeowner participation continue to grow. More than 70 people attended, which appears to be another attendance record. Homeowners are paying attention, asking questions, and staying engaged in the future of our community. Continued homeowner turnout is making a difference.

Two New Board Members Appointed

One of the biggest items was filling the two open Board seats. There were nine candidates for two openings, likely another record.

Unfortunately, significant Board division was on full display during the process. After extended debate, multiple nominations, several tied votes that prevented other qualified candidates from being appointed, and significant input from homeowners, Thomas McDaniel and Brooks Maschmeier were appointed.

We welcome Thomas and Brooks to the Board and believe they will be positive additions as the Board works through many important issues facing our community.

Melissa Bowman Selected as Treasurer

Another important decision was the selection of Melissa Bowman as Treasurer. This is also a welcome development.

Melissa was appointed to the Board at the March meeting and is already having a positive impact by bringing added accountability, financial focus, and thoughtful questions to the Board.

Several Agenda Items Were Delayed or Tabled

Several agenda items were delayed or tabled, largely because the meeting again lacked organization and clear process. While that was frustrating, tabling some items was better than rushing through decisions without adequate review.

KEY OUTCOMES FROM THE MEETING

Bylaw Ratification Passed

The bylaw ratification item passed. This appears to ratify the Board’s prior repeal of the 2024 and 2025 bylaw amendments and confirms that those amendments are no longer in effect.

Those repealed amendments had included stricter Board eligibility and accountability provisions, including full-time Arizona residency, certain good-standing requirements, and automatic removal for missing three consecutive Board meetings.

We continue to believe Board members should be full-time residents who live in the community, are accessible to homeowners, and experience the impact of Board decisions year-round.

Voting Restrictions Voted Down

The proposed voting restrictions item was voted down.

Homeowner feedback helped make a difference, including questions about the legal authority, fairness, and due process involved in restricting voting rights for alleged or open violations.

Restricting homeowner voting rights is a serious issue and should not be handled casually or without clear authority, due process, and homeowner understanding.

Arborist / Tree Trimming Approved

After much discussion and homeowner input, the Board approved hiring the arborist/tree contractor for tree trimming work.

Granite Proposal Tabled

The new granite proposal was tabled after homeowners raised concerns about the lack of competitive bids and the need for Treasurer review of the budget impact before moving forward.

Next Meeting: Annual Meeting on May 26

The next meeting will be the Annual Meeting on:

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Stetson Hills Elementary School
Cafeteria
25475 N. Stetson Hills Loop
Phoenix, AZ 85083

This is the only in-person HOA meeting of the year, and it will not be held on Zoom.

Annual election voting results will be announced at that meeting. An organizational meeting of the new Board will also be held immediately following the Annual Meeting.

HOA Board Election Reminder

Two Board seats are up for election this year, so this remains an important time for homeowners to stay involved, vote, and encourage their neighbors to cast a ballot.

More information on the election process and candidates will be coming soon. Ballots are being mailed by City Property to homeowners, and the deadline to vote is: May 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Homeowners will also be able to vote electronically through the City Property homeowner portal.

Thank You

Thank you to everyone who attended, spoke, asked questions, or simply stayed engaged last night. As we believe you can see, continued homeowner turnout is making a difference.

Stetson Hills homeowners should be aware of another major development at the HOA.

Board members Leon Lang and Christine Wirthwein have both resigned from the Stetson Hills HOA Board. Their resignations come on the heels of Brian Lewis’s resignation, meaning that 3 of the 7 Board members resigned within the last week.

We thank Leon, Christine, and Brian for their service to the community and for the time they each devoted to the Board.

At the same time, this is a significant and very positive development for our community.

For many homeowners, these resignations reflect the growing pressure for change and the increasing difficulty of defending a system that has too often operated without the transparency, fairness, and accountability homeowners deserve. Brian Lewis’s seat has already been filled, but these new resignations still leave important vacancies on the Board at the same time that 2 Board seats are already up for election in May. That means homeowners need to keep the pressure on the remaining Board members to make sure the right candidates are appointed to these open seats.

This is a major opening for Stetson Hills to break from the old pattern and build a Board that is more open, more inclusive, more accountable, and more responsive to homeowners.

Who gets appointed to these open seats, and who gets elected in May, will help determine how quickly that happens. But one thing is already clear: this community is no longer willing to accept the same closed, insider-driven approach that has frustrated so many homeowners. We are headed toward something better, and more homeowners are stepping up to help make sure of it.

This is why homeowner involvement matters right now more than ever. This is a big moment for our 904-home community. The opportunity is here, we just need to keep the momentum going. 

Stetson Hills Common Good continues to encourage qualified homeowners to step forward and get involved. We need strong candidates for both Board and committee positions. If you want a voice in the future of our community, now is the time to stay informed, stay engaged, and consider stepping up.

Visit the HOA Board Candidates page to see the current slate of qualified and experienced candidates. There is also a candidate interest form for homeowners who would like to be added to the SHCG slate of candidates for Board or committee positions.

Our community is moving in a more positive, more inclusive direction, and homeowners are the reason why. 

The March 24 HOA Board agenda was posted on Friday (link to agenda).

Update quick summary: The agenda is vague yet again. Homeowners should be prepared for a possible vote on the open Board seat, continued questions about how the Nominating Committee is handling the vacancy process, more developments on the Permanent Lighting issue, and discussion of other long-awaited items including possible Landscape Committee formation and needed playground equipment repairs. The email also includes SHCG’s endorsement of Melissa Bowman for the current Board opening and information about this spring’s Board elections. Please take a few minutes to read the rest of this update, which includes important details on each of these issues.

Once again, the agenda does not clearly state whether the Board plans to discuss or vote on the soon-to-be-open Board seat, so homeowners should be on the watch for possible action anyway. In our view, this continues a pattern of agendas that are too vague to give homeowners fair notice of what the Board may actually do, which does not align with state law.

That lack of clarity is especially important here. Article 4, Section 4.1 of the Stetson Hills Bylaws, as amended in November 2025 (link to Bylaw), requires that any person desiring to serve on the Board must be a Member of the Association and a full-time resident of the State of Arizona. The bylaws also include an exception to the full-time residency requirement in situations involving a shortage of fully qualified candidates. But any such exception should be reserved for rare circumstances where there truly are not enough qualified full-time homeowner candidates. That does not appear to be the case here. For this vacancy, three full-time Stetson Hills homeowners have already stepped forward and, according to City Property, all three have been verified as qualified for appointment. Even so, certain members of the Nominating Committee still attempted to exclude two of those candidates, despite the community manager’s explanation that their reasoning is flawed and that both candidates are fully qualified and in good standing.

If qualified full-time resident candidates have already stepped forward, why is a part-time resident, who currently serves on the Stetson Hills HOA Architectural Committee, still being pushed for the seat?

Even more concerning, that push seems to be coming from the Nominating Committee, which is supposed to ensure that candidates are qualified and that the governing documents are followed. One of the three members of that committee is the same Board member who is resigning from the seat now being filled. At a minimum, those are reasonable questions about whether the process is being handled fairly and independently.

Taken together, these facts make the effort to appoint a part-time homeowner feel less like a rare exception for a shortage of qualified full-time homeowner candidates and more like a convenient way to keep a preferred insider in place. These Board decisions affect all of us. We deserve Board members who live here year-round, understand our community, and reflect our neighborhood’s diversity in age, background, and perspective.

The great news is that we have strong candidates ready to serve. Stetson Hills Common Good is proud to endorse Melissa Bowman for the open Board seat, which the Board has described as the Treasurer position. Her experience, professionalism, and commitment to fairness make her the clear choice. More broadly, homeowners are stepping up in a positive way to help restore reasonableness, common sense, lawfulness, and a homeowner-first approach to the Stetson Hills HOA Board.

We have included a link to SHCG’s endorsement of Melissa Bowman for the current Board opening.

There is also another important item on the March 24 agenda: Permanent Lighting. As many of you know, last month the Board voted to seek legal guidance on the permanent eave holiday lights issue and to freeze violations related to those lights while that review is underway. Homeowners should listen closely for any update on that legal research, what questions were sent to counsel, and what the Board plans to do next.

This issue deserves close attention because permanent eave holiday lights are already allowed under the current CC&Rs, and the Board’s own retained architect reportedly said the same. We asked for a legal opinion months ago, but instead the Board hired an architect to review what the CC&Rs already allow. Now, after not getting the answer they wanted from the architect, the Board is finally seeking legal guidance while spending more HOA dues revisiting an issue that already appears settled.

The latest agenda also includes two items many homeowners have been waiting to see: Landscape Committee Formation and needed playground equipment repairs/replacements. We are encouraged that the Landscape Committee may finally be resurrected after being disbanded months ago, especially given the many homeowner complaints about the declining condition of our common areas. When our landscaping and shared spaces suffer, it affects property values, but just as importantly, it weakens the sense of pride, connection, and community those spaces are supposed to create.

We have included a link for homeowners to review the current contract with Stillwater Landscaping, the landscape maintenance company hired by our HOA board.

The playground item is just as important. The equipment is overdue for real repair and restoration, and its condition has become a visible blight on the neighborhood. For safety, liability, and, most importantly, for the enjoyment of our children and families, this equipment needs to be professionally repaired and maintained.

This is your HOA, and your voice matters. Please attend the next HOA Board meeting on March 24 at 6:00 PM via Zoom: https://meeting.cityproperty.com/STTB604222

Also remember that our HOA will hold its annual elections in May, with two Board seats up for election. To learn more about the neighbors stepping up as HOA Board candidates, please visit the HOA Board Candidates Page.

The issues on the March 24 agenda point to something bigger: whether Stetson Hills will be guided by transparency, fairness, sound judgment, and real accountability to homeowners. From the Board vacancy, to the Permanent Lighting issue, to the condition of our common areas and playgrounds, homeowners deserve thoughtful leadership and responsible decision-making. We encourage the Board to keep those principles in mind and to put fairness, community representation, and common sense first.

Let’s work to bring back an HOA Board that is fair, transparent, homeowner-focused, and truly representative of our community by supporting Melissa Bowman on March 24 and voting for new, qualified, and dedicated members in our May elections.

Thanks for caring and staying engaged.

Document Links:

• HOA Board Meeting Agenda - March 24, 2026

• Stetson Hills Bylaws, as amended in November 2025

• Melissa Bowman - SHCG Endorsement Letter

• Stillwater Landscape Contract

Thank you to everyone who attended the Stetson Hills HOA Board meeting last night, February 24. We had more than 40 homeowners in attendance again.

Overall, the meeting was disorganized, with unclear framing of several agenda items and a lot of time spent reacting in the moment instead of working through a clear, predictable process. That said, thank you to President Saigh for allowing homeowners to speak and for keeping the meeting open to member comments.

A special thank you as well to Board member and ARC Chair Bruce Hopkin for his overview of the proposed paint palette changes and for sharing his research and perspective on why the CC&Rs already allow permanent holiday eave lighting in our community. Bruce and the ARC members also referenced the SHCG paint survey results and used that homeowner input to make adjustments in the final paint rules. We strongly recommend the Board engage homeowners in this same way in the future, especially for major design changes, large financial purchases, and other significant community decisions, before final decisions are made.

Key takeaways from the Zoom meeting:

1. Tone and conduct

There were moments where the discussion became personal and unproductive. It is ethically wrong for any Board officer to disparage, ridicule, or intimidate homeowners for asking questions or raising legitimate concerns. Open meetings are for listening, transparency, and respectful dialogue, not personal attacks or attempts to silence participation.

One Board officer’s conduct toward a homeowner during the meeting crossed that line and appeared inconsistent with the standards set out in the Association’s own Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy. This matters because beyond being disrespectful, when Board officers use their position to intimidate or publicly shame homeowners, it discourages others from speaking up and undermines trust in the integrity of the Association’s governance. No homeowner should be pressured into silence simply for participating. This behavior should be corrected immediately.

2. “Voting” agenda item and “good standing” discussion

The Board discussed voting and “voting rights,” including concepts tied to violations. Homeowners raised concerns that any attempt to block members from voting, or to block homeowners from running for the Board, based on minor, disputed, or unresolved violations would be unfair, inconsistent with the governing documents, and could chill homeowner participation. This topic needs clarity, transparency, and due process, not broad discretion. This is a topic to watch very closely.

3. ARC related items, including paint palette changes

The ARC and Board discussed ongoing architectural and enforcement topics, including the continuing controversy around permanent lighting and the broader concern about “guidelines” being used or changed in ways that go beyond what is clearly written in the CC&Rs. Homeowners again asked for consistent and reasonable standards, predictable approvals, and transparent decision making.

A compliance freeze for permanent holiday eave lighting was approved pending a final outcome regarding the legalities surrounding this topic. The new paint rules were also modified to allow existing home colors to remain, and that change was driven directly by the volume and consistency of homeowner feedback, including the 137 SHCG paint survey responses.

4. Insurance renewal

The 2026 insurance policies were renewed at a cost of roughly $25,000. No alternative bids were received, and no details were shared with homeowners prior to the meeting.

5. Committee reappointments

The Board, once again, appointed community members to two Board committees, the Review Committee and Nominating Committee, without any community-wide notice or advertisement regarding vacancies.

6. Landscaper updates

Stillwater Landscaping was not in attendance and did not provide a monthly update again this month, which was also the case in January. President Saigh noted he reached out to the superintendent but did not get a response and that Stillwater may be busy with other clients.

7. Next steps and transparency

Homeowners asked for clearer agendas, advance posting of draft resolutions or policies before votes, and better documentation for major decisions. If the Board is considering policy changes that affect voting rights or eligibility, the community should see the exact language in advance, understand the authority being relied on, and have an opportunity to comment meaningfully.

SHCG is making a difference. And contrary to what some have tried to portray, SHCG is not a single-issue group of homeowners. We are focused on transparent governance, fair and reasonable rules, consistent enforcement, homeowner participation, financial accountability, and ensuring the Association follows Arizona law and our governing documents.

Recent examples of progress include the Board allowing homeowner input before voting, paint rules being adjusted to reflect homeowner feedback, and an abatement or hold being placed on fines related to permanent holiday eave lighting pending additional research on legalities. The Treasurer resigned and SHCG has endorsed an exceptionally qualified replacement (endorsement link). Homeowners are getting organized and are able to track HOA issues in one place, compare notes, and avoid being split apart by misinformation or pressure.

You can find copies of the new Amended & Restated Design Guidelines and the Paint Instructions & Colorization Schemes in the Document Library.

Showing up, asking questions, and insisting on fair, consistent governance is how we continue to improve Stetson Hills together. Please stay engaged!

Thank you, Stetson Hills neighbors, the response to the Paint Palette Survey was outstanding. Homeowners showed up in a big way, offering thoughtful feedback on the HOA’s proposed exterior paint palette and related ARC approval process changes.

The final survey results are posted below, and they have been provided to the HOA Board and ARC ahead of the February 24 HOA Board meeting. This feedback represents real homeowner priorities and practical concerns, and it deserves serious attention before any decisions are finalized by the HOA.

Follow links below to view the full final report and new paint schemes:

Final Survey Results

Paint Instructions & Colorization Schemes 2/2026 Document

City Property circulated a posting seeking an Owner to fill the Treasurer position “on the Board of Directors,” stating the person would be appointed to serve the remainder of the term ending May 21, 2027 (see link below). If you’re interested, please apply. We need more reasonable, community minded homeowners stepping into leadership roles, and strong applicants help break the “same small circle” pattern.

This posting also didn’t happen in a vacuum. SHCG and many engaged homeowners have been applying steady pressure for transparency, accountability, and lawful process. Increased homeowner scrutiny drives change, and it’s why we need to stay engaged now and make sure this doesn’t quietly revert to a closed, insider appointment. It’s also a shift in approach: since last May, this Board has appointed two directors without advertising or publicly announcing those vacancies. While the current posting is confusing as written, it is at least a step toward openness and giving homeowners a chance to raise their hand.

The concern is that the notice blends different concepts and creates avoidable confusion. Treasurer is an officer position (like President, Vice President, and Secretary), and officer roles are selected by the Board. If the intent is to appoint a new director to fill a vacant board seat, the Board should say that plainly. If the intent is to appoint a director and then designate that person as Treasurer, that is two separate actions: filling a director vacancy and then electing officers. The May 21, 2027 “term” language also reads more like a director seat timeline than an officer appointment.

If the Board is filling a director vacancy and or selecting an officer, homeowners deserve clarity on exactly what action is being taken, a clearly stated agenda item in advance, and a transparent vote in an open meeting.

If you decide to apply, please follow the application method in the posting. And if you’re comfortable doing so, feel free to copy us or simply let us know you applied (info@stetsonhillscommongood.com). When we know who the homeowner applicants are, we can help elevate strong candidates, share information with neighbors, and build broader community awareness and support behind them.

Homeowners interested in applying for the Treasurer position should email a 100-150 word statement about their qualifications to Community Manager, Toby Metzger: toby.metzger@cityproperty.com

Links: 

• SHCG Endorses Melissa Bowman for HOA Treasurer Position

• HOA Treasurer Position Announcement 

• www.cityproperty.com

Last night’s Special Stetson Hills HOA Board Meeting (Zoom) was scheduled to address the proposed short-term Ad Hoc Committee that many homeowners supported as a constructive way to tackle ongoing community concerns (governance, ARC processes, design guideline issues, paint palette concerns, and more).

More than 40 homeowners joined on short notice, and several neighbors spoke respectfully and clearly about the need for transparency, consistency, and genuine homeowner input. Unfortunately, the meeting itself was disorganized and, in our view, the discussion reflected a lack of interest from much of the Board in meaningful homeowner participation. Rather than embracing a short-term committee as a practical pressure-release valve and collaborative path forward, the Board chose not to move forward with the committee as proposed.

The good news is that last night also demonstrated something important: when neighbors show up together, the conversation changes. Momentum is building, and more homeowners are paying attention.

What’s Next!

SHCG is holding in-person organizational meetings with neighbors who selected “I want to help / volunteer” on the SHCG Info Form. We are outlining the key HOA issues, listening to homeowner feedback, aligning on options, and collectively deciding our next moves. Meeting details are sent by email with the next meeting currently scheduled for March 12, 2026 at 6 pm.

If you’re not on the email list yet, or you want to update your selection to “I want to help,” please complete the SHCG Info Form here: https://forms.gle/DdzhWgLdC3bpsZY59

This HOA Board obviously wants homeowners discouraged and quiet. That’s not happening. We hope you’ll agree: we need to keep this movement growing, neighbor by neighbor, until we have the HOA leadership this community deserves.

Links:

SHCG Info Form 

SHCG Ad Hoc Committee Proposal Letter (January 28, 2026)

Draft Charter: Governance & Architectural Standards Review Ad Hoc Committee (60-Day)