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From The Blog

2025 Election Process Gets Underway in October

Above: board members-elect wait to take their seats on the board after the 2024 Annual Meeting

 

BOARD SERVICE | 2025 ELECTION | 2 OPEN SEATS

A community as vibrant and dynamic as Kiawah does not just happen. It is cultivated. It takes the involvement of community members and the collaboration of organizations like the community association, resort, town, conservancy, and developer to create and maintain this paradise.

The association’s board represents the interests of our diverse community, advocating on behalf of all members, and is charged with proactive leadership to uphold island property values. It takes a passion for Kiawah, dedication to hearing the diverse viewpoints of our membership, and creative critical thinking to find common ground.

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, the Kiawah Island Community Association will begin collecting board candidate forms, which asserts the member’s intent to run for election and prompts their campaign statements. In the new year, the community will vote to elect two fellow members to represent their interests in the annual election (voting opens Jan. 13-Feb. 13, 2025) and the new board members will begin their terms in March 2025. Members must submit their candidate form by Nov. 12 at noon in order to run for the 2025 election.

All community association members are welcome to apply for board service. (Members must be in good standing with the association. Members are limited to two board service terms, with a minimum of two years in between terms.)

Service Terms

Two new directors will be elected and will begin their term at the March 2025 Annual Meeting, as treasurer Lisa Mascolo and director David DeStefano complete their terms. Directors serve three-year terms (2025-2028). The two board candidates receiving the greatest number of votes will be elected.

Learn More About Board Service

Board Service Info Sessions

Key Dates

  • Tuesday, Oct. 22  at 12 p.m. – Application for board service OPENS
  • Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 12 p.m. – Application for board service CLOSES
  • Monday, Dec. 2: Candidates’ required availability to record video interviews and take a headshot
  • Wednesday, Dec. 11 – Date of Record (property owners of this date vote in the 2025 election)
  • Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 at 12 p.m. – Voting OPENS
  • Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 at 12 p.m. – Voting CLOSES
  • Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 – Voting results announced
  • Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 – Directors-elect to attend board strategic planning retreat
  • Monday, March 17, 2025 – Directors-elect to attend KICA board meeting
  • Thursday, March 20, 2025 – Directors-elect begin official service term (following the Annual Meeting)

Resources

Board Service Overview
Recent Board Meeting Minutes
Strategic Plan
KICA Finances
Fair Campaign Pledge
Who Does What on Kiawah

Have questions? Reach out to Board Outreach and Education Committee co-chairs Cherie Gallagher or Paul Hennessy.

Board Candidate Form

Any member running for the 2025 board of directors election must complete the following form between Oct. 22 (at noon) and Nov. 12, 2024 (at noon). The form will collect your basic information, as well as the following:

  • Professional Work History and Education
  • Community/Board Service Experience
  • What is your vision for KICA?
  • What key issues are you most passionate about?
  • How can you personally contribute to KICA challenges and opportunities?

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR CANDIDACY