

BOD Election and Candidates
Election season is officially underway, and excitement is building across Lake Forest as we prepare for the 2026 LFPOA Board of Directors election. With four (4) seats open and eight (8) candidates, this election is going to be one for the storybooks!
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One of the best opportunities to learn more about the candidates is the upcoming Candidate Forum on February 25, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the 19th Hole. This informal gathering gives members a chance to meet the candidates and ask questions. While candidate attendance is optional, many choose to participate to connect with the community.
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Proxy ballots will be mailed out soon, giving every member the chance to review the candidates and vote at their convenience. Members may also vote in person at the Annual Meeting on March 26, 2026.
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Candidate résumés are included at the end of this newsletter, and additional election details, including candidate statements, candidate photos (if provided), procedures, and key dates, can be found on the Elections page of the member website.
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Let’s make this an informed, engaging, and successful election season for our community.
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All members must be in good standing as of February 24th to be eligible to vote.

James Cash



Gilberto Colon





Alli Flowers




Hillary Johnson


Victor LeJeune



Tom Opdyke




Misty Sabol


Sharon Saint Laurent


Important Dates for Board of Directors Election
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Dec. 15 – Candidate submissions opens.
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Dec. 31 – Candidate submissions close at end of business day.
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Feb. 6 – Elections Committee submits list of qualified candidates to Board of Directors.
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Feb. 23 – Deadline for ballots to be received by members via mail.
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Feb. 24 to March 26 – Voting is open. Ballots may be mailed to the office, dropped off at the office in person or held until the annual meeting.
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March 26 – Annual meeting is the last opportunity to cast your vote.
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March 27 – Votes counted. (Any authorized representatives of candidates may attend the count.)
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As part of qualifying, candidates must agree within three days of their submission of candidacy to the LFPOA Code of Ethics, Rules of Conduct and Conflict-of-Interest policy. The documents only take effect if the candidate is elected.