This article covers how Surfside motions could be easily sent out by election buddy ballot by an email link or on someone’s smartphone. All motion information is self-contained and provides all information in one place so members can vote. The election committee and president did not want to hear about a better solution. But these are the results of feedback from members voting on motions using Electionbuddy. I will not publish the results of the actual motion vote until after the real election occurs. 

They all passed and most overwhelmingly. But here are member feedback on the election buddy online  motion ballot test.

Here is a summary of how voters proceeded using ElectionBuddy to vote on HOA’s motions:

1. Ease of Voting: An overwhelming majority (95.89%) of voters found it easy or very easy to cast their votes, indicating that the process was straightforward and user-friendly.

2. Finding Information: In terms of locating the “for” and “against” information, 87.14% of voters reported that it was easy or very easy to access, ensuring they were well-informed before voting.

3. Usefulness of Additional Features: When considering the usefulness of ElectionBuddy’s additional features like PDFs, audio, and video links, 91.67% of voters found them helpful, further enhancing their voting experience.

4. Overall Experience: Voter satisfaction was high, with 94.52% of participants rating their experience as excellent or good.

5. Presentation of Information: Regarding the clarity and presentation of the motion details, 91.78% of voters found the information informative or very informative, contributing to informed decision-making

Of the 73 voters, 49 voted by phone.  you literally can vote on your phone in less than five minutes.

This summary shows how effective ElectionBuddy was in facilitating a smooth and informative voting experience. 

Please vote in favor of the electionbuddy motion. The board had over a year to implement electronic voting and stated at last year’s member meeting their support.. They did nothing.  Read an article on an HOA that took just two months to proactively  approve using electionbuddy for their yearly board election. click the link below

https://surfsidewa.com/2024/06/07/hoa-adopts-electionbuddy-a-case-study-in-electronic-voting/

This situation highlights a failure in leadership by our president, the election board chair, and other board members when it comes to implementing electronic voting for members. Despite their repeated claims of support for electronic voting, their inaction has undermined their credibility. During this year’s member meeting, the board’s representative tried to negotiate changes to my motion, aiming to make it more generic instead of endorsing ElectionBuddy specifically—this was quite revealing. His comment, “You will get what you want,” was both puzzling and troubling.

I don’t propose solutions to “get what I want.” It’s not about me—I have no personal agenda here or any ties to the election, buddy. ElectionBuddy is simply a tool and an end to ensure every member has an equal voice and a fair say in decisions that impact their lives. With ten years of experience recommending data center virtualization software solutions to customers. It’s a great solution selected by twelve thousand organizations for electronic voting.  What I want is irrelevant; it’s about what the members want. And 97% of them have already stated they want electronic voting. Yet, for an entire year, the board has ignored this overwhelming consensus. Not a single motion that I’ve heard has been made, and no concrete steps have been taken.

The fact I had to propose a motion is embarrassing. An HOA in Virginia delivered it in two months showing a commitment to their members to make it easy for them to vote with overwhelmingly positive feedback.