Letters to the Editor
Editor:
The election season for evennumbered Mutuals begins in February. As members of the LWSB community, we are not only residents but co-owners, with a shared responsibility to help guide our community through participation and voting.
In recent years, several Mutuals have had unopposed candidates, highlighting an opportunity for more voices and ideas in leadership.
Your perspective, experience, and commitment to LWSB matter—now is the time to step forward and serve.
First-time candidates are welcome. Applications and the GRF handbook are available at the Stock Transfer Office, and candidates submit a brief statement sharing their background and priorities.
The Where We Live Club and the Concerned Shareholders can help provide campaign support and guidance.
Our community is strongest when many viewpoints come together.
Be brave, talk with your neighbors, and consider how you—or someone you know— can help shape a positive future for LWSB.
Teresa Charlesworth Mutual 15 Editor:
I appreciated Executive Director David Norvell’s recent message and his stated commitment to listening and learning as he begins his tenure at GRF. As a shareholder, I welcome new leadership and share the goal of a strong, sustainable future for our community.
I would like to clarify why I—and others I speak with— have raised concerns in recent months.
My criticism has not been about resisting change or improvement.
It has been rooted in questions about financial controls, transparency in decision-making, board oversight, and fiduciary accountability.
These issues directly affect shareholder confidence and deserve careful attention.
Progress does require action, and action can bring disagreement.
However, I do not view constructive criticism as “noise.” In an organization as large and complex as GRF, thoughtful questions and dissent can serve as an early warning system, helping to identify risks before they grow.
As the executive director moves from listening to acting, I will be looking for more than reassurance. I hope to see clear evidence that lessons have been learned, that internal controls are being strengthened, and that transparency will be consistently practiced, particularly around major financial and policy decisions.
For me, trust is rebuilt not through words alone, but through accountability, openness, and measurable followthrough. I remain hopeful that this new chapter at GRF will reflect those principles.
Jane Hamel Mutual 4
