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From: MAUREEN HICKS <maurhicks2@aol.com> To: steve.heitzner@universityparkrd.com, scotthuebner@universityparkrd.com, steve.swanson4@universityparkrd.com,
greg.selep@universityparkrd.com Date: 04/18/2026 10:42 AM EDT Subject: UPRD Board Vacant Position

Dear UPRD Board Members,

I am writing to you about the recent resignation of Board Member Sally Dickson and the process going forward to fill her vacant position.

I appreciate and respect that, by law, the authority lies with you to collectively appoint her replacement for the remainder of her term. It makes sense to me to have such a clause, especially in situations where someone resigns suddenly near the end of his/her term and going through the process of an election doesn’t warrant the time and hardship on the candidates etc. However, that’s not the case for us, and we are fortunate to have just completed an election. Furthermore, I understand that the remainder of Sally's term is nearly two years.
That’s why I am asking you to use your privilege of appointment to respect the voice of the community via results of the most recent election (a little over a month ago?). And draw only from the runners-up candidates (ideally the one who received the most votes from UPCC residents) versus selecting someone who has not just recently undergone the vetting of our community. It only seems to be the most logical and ethical way forward. Otherwise it might cast suspicion and cause further divides based on the questionable integrity of such a conveniently timed resignation. That’s what I fear and hope to avoid by asking you to do what your conscience must be telling you is the right thing in this situation.
I trust the four of you as intelligent and ethical neighbors, and I certainly value the time and thoughtfulness you are devoting to this volunteer position. I sincerely ask that you consider my request.
Best,
Maureen Hicks Wilton Crescent