Less talk More action
What I Will do
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Put the Marina Hills community first in every decision.
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Make decisions based on data, facts, and sound financial judgment.
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Encourage community involvement by voting for virtual (aka zoom) meetings
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Continue evaluating infrastructure needs and support fiscally responsible updates.
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Support approval of the professionally prepared 2026 budget with no dues increase or special assessment, while increasing reserves and providing a $25 reduction in monthly assessments.
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I will suggest and fully support community events such as my favorite (pancake breakfast) and much needed food and toy drives.
What I Will Not Do
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I will not engage in smear campaigns.
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I will not get involved in vendor politics or personal agendas.
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I will not waste HOA funds on ineffective or unnecessary spending.
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I will not support dues increases or special assessments.
Q/A WHAT MARINA HILLS HOMEOWNERS ARE ASKING
Q: Some homeowners have expressed concern about perceived alliances on the Board. How will you approach decision-making in that environment? Paul's answer: I don’t expect every Board member to agree on every issue or to be friends. What I can promise is that my decisions will always be guided by what is best for the community. I will support any idea, regardless of who brings it forward, if it benefits homeowners and strengthens our association. I will also work to keep all Board members focused on the community’s priorities, encouraging collaboration and thoughtful decision-making, even when personalities clash. My focus is on results, not labels or alliances.
Q: Why is everything taking so long? The fountain is a mess and the slopes need work. Paul’s Answer: “This delay is a governance issue. A 2–2 Board split has created a stalemate, and no meetings have been held for two months as a result. I’m running to be the fifth vote that allows the Board to move forward. Projects like the fountain, slope work, and budget decisions require a Board that can meet, listen to its committees and community experts, and authorize action.”
Q: What about the additional $600,000 fountain reimbursement from the insurance company beyond the funds already received? Did you refuse to help? Paul’s Answer: No, I did not refuse to help. I assisted the Association’s new attorney in filing the insurance reimbursement request. The attorney agreed to pursue the documentation required by the insurance company to evaluate the additional reimbursement. When technical construction questions arose, the attorney requested my assistance due to my prior involvement with the fountain project and my professional background in construction. I provided detailed, industry-standard responses, which the attorney has since submitted to the insurer. The matter is now under review, and we are awaiting the insurance company’s determination.
Q: What is Paul’s role related to the Fountain Project. Is he the General Contractor or Project Manager? Paul’s Answer: Neither. I am a volunteer donating my time to help the community. As Chair of Community Operations, I serve as the liaison between the HOA Board and the construction team. The Board makes all pivotal decisions regarding the Fountain Project. My construction background helps ensure the project stays on budget, avoids unnecessary extras, and prevents errors. I am supported by volunteer homeowners with expertise in fountain construction and hydraulic engineering, whose insights are invaluable. All work has been completed in accordance with municipal requirements, and the City of Laguna Niguel inspected and approved the project before the concrete was poured. My role is fully transparent and focused on what is best for our community, with no conflicts or personal gain.
Q: My neighbor says we need to rehire Monarch to keep us safe from fires. Why wouldn't we want the "premier arborist" in Orange County? Paul’s Answer: “Fire safety is my top priority as well. The question isn’t about reputation it’s about results. Under prior oversight, the community was presented with a $5.4 million estimate for slope work, yet important maintenance issues went unnoticed. For example, the current Landscape Committee recently uncovered concrete V-ditches on the Denia slope that had been buried and unmanaged for many years. We were paying a high premium for a "premier arborist" yet basics were missed. Effective fire mitigation starts with fundamentals like drainage and access, and those basics need to be consistently addressed. In addition, both the Villa Park and Park West contracts included consultation with the arborists they have on staff. It is unnecessary to duplicate the work and pay extra for a service we already pay for.”
Q: I’ve heard concerns that discontinuing Monarch’s services increased fire risk. Is that accurate? Paul’s Answer: “No. The community remains FireWise certified for both 2024 and 2025. Our FireWise leader and Landscape Chair now communicate directly with OCFA, which provides clearer guidance and faster implementation. Eliminating an extra layer of communication helps ensure requirements are addressed promptly, rather than being filtered through a consultant's report, and reduces costs to the HOA.”
Q: What about the grants? I heard Monarch was the only reason we were getting state funding. Paul’s Answer: “The grant history tells a different story. Marina Hills applied for state-funded fire mitigation grants multiple times and was not awarded funding in 2023,2024, and 2025. My approach is to focus less on expectations and more on direct coordination with OCFA to ensure compliance. Meeting agency standards is what strengthens safety, insurance eligibility, and future funding opportunities.”
Q: What is your plan for the 'deferred maintenance' on the slopes? Paul’s Answer: “The first step is vendor accountability. Much of our current issues with landscape are due to the fact that slopes were not maintained to 2010 OCFA specifications, and vegetation management fell behind. The Landscape Committee has identified these areas and the areas where maintenance access and drainage were compromised over time. I support their suggested plan to bring in additional labor to clear accumulated duff and overgrowth by March. The savings from reduced consultant costs could and I believe should be redirected to boots on the ground work that directly reduces fire risk.”
Q: Under Monarch’s proposed hillside wildfire fuel mitigation plan, was the intent to remove all plants and trees and start over? Paul's Answer: “Yes. The proposal called for extensive removal of existing hillside vegetation, with replanting planned using new seedlings. This approach would have left the slopes bare and unsightly for a lengthy time, and significantly increased costs. After walking the slopes with the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), the current Landscape Committee and Firewise Representative confirmed that this level of removal was not required to meet OCFA’s fire safety standards. ” (See photos under Firewise Tab)
Q: Is it true you’re running for the Board so you can become the HOA’s maintenance vendor? Paul’s Answer: "NO. I’m running for the Board for one reason: to support and advocate for our community. Marina Hills is nearly 40 years old, and I want to help preserve its beauty and infrastructure by sharing my construction expertise, not by seeking work. I own a successful business building custom homes and have no interest in any HOA maintenance role. My goal is service, transparency, and doing what’s best for Marina Hills." In addition this rumor goes against our CC&Rs Article V Section 5.1(j) . . . "No Master Association contract or Sub-Association contract may be awarded to any firm or entity, other than Declarant, in which any Board member or relative of any member of the Board of either the Master Association or any Sub-Association has any financial or other interest. This restriction applies to all contracts for twelve (12) months after a member of the Board leaves his position on a Board." All of my time and contributions to the community have been at no cost to the HOA and will continue to be. You can see what I have done under the My Contributions Tab.
Q: How long have you lived in Marina Hills? Paul's answer: I purchased and have lived in my home in Marina Hills since December 2010. ( 15 years and counting)
Q: Have you filed a lawsuit against the HOA or any Board member? Paul's answer: No. I have not filed a lawsuit against the HOA or against any Board member. Claims circulating online are false. An insurance claim that has been referenced was filed by Loretta Pierce, who alone chose the names listed on that claim. I have never been a party to, nor affiliated with, any lawsuit involving our HOA. Nor do I have no active claims against the HOA. I’ll keep my focus where it belongs: facts, transparency, and getting real work done for our community.
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