SCA Annual Meeting Updates

Nominees, Action Items, Vandalism

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Dear Somerset Residents,

As we approach our upcoming SCA Annual Meeting on Thursday, Jan 23rd at 7PM, we want to encourage every member to attend and actively participate in the decision-making process that will shape the future of our community.
At this meeting, we will be electing five new members to the Board. This past year, we’ve been inspired by the incredible response from our community, with so many members stepping forward to volunteer their time and serve on the SCA Board of Directors.

We are thrilled to recommend five exceptional nominees for election to fill five spots on the Board. These individuals represent a highly qualified and committed group of Somerset neighbors, and we couldn’t be more excited about their potential contribution. The nominees bring a wealth of experience from diverse industries, including technology, banking, law enforcement, and medicine. Each of them has raised children in our local schools and, with an average of living 14 years each in Somerset, they deeply understand the importance of maintaining our neighborhood as a beautiful, welcoming, safe, and vibrant place to live.

Meet the Recommended Nominees for the 2025 SCA Board of Directors

• Lawrence Chiu has lived in Somerset with his family for 22 years, with a family history in the neighborhood spanning 40 years. Having witnessed Somerset’s growth and evolution, Lawrence is eager to contribute to its continued success and vitality.
• Nikhil Gore grew up in India and now works in the tech industry. A proud Somerset resident, Nikhil has young twins attending Somerset Elementary and is passionate about ensuring the neighborhood remains a wonderful place to raise families.
• Jiawei Gu, originally from China, works in the banking industry and has been a Somerset resident since September 2020. Jiawei is an active PTSA member with a daughter attending Newport High School and is dedicated to building strong community connections.
• Fred Huang is a physician and practice administrator who has called Somerset home for 18 years. He and his wife raised their three children here. Appointed to the SCA Board in the Fall, Fred has been instrumental in shaping the community’s plans for 2025.
• Lisa Young has lived in Somerset for 17 years and raised her son in the neighborhood. A retired law enforcement officer, Lisa now runs her own security consulting firm. Since joining the Board in the Fall, she has been actively developing a Neighborhood Safety Initiatives Roadmap for Somerset.

In addition to the Board member election, we will be addressing important issues, including:

Community Security: We will discuss a proposal for installing cameras to enhance the safety of our neighborhood.
Community Safety Preparedness: Hear about vital projects aimed at improving our preparedness for any future emergencies.
Covenant Review Committee: We will ratify the appointed 2025 CRC members, per the bylaws.
2025 Budget Presentation: Our Treasurer will walk through the 2024 expenses, and the 2025 budget, which we will vote on.

Please submit a proxy vote to the SCA or vote in-person, to ensure your vote is counted. Your voice matters, especially in electing the right leadership and contributing to discussions on key projects that impact us all.  Only members can vote, so if you haven’t already, please send or submit your dues payment and proxy vote online (somerset98006.org), only proxies received by January 22 will be included in the vote count.

Some Somerset residents are suggesting that members should not vote for the SCA recommended nominees (by proxy). We strongly advise against following the guidance of neighbors who VANDALIZE Community Association assets (see photos below).

Particularly, do not give them your vote through a separate proxy if they fail to provide the names of the individuals they plan to vote for or specify the motions they intend to make!!!

We value your participation and feedback and look forward to seeing you at the meeting! Meeting details and materials coming soon!!!


SCA Board of Directors