Incorporated in 1965, Surfside Homeowners Association represents 2,067 property owners. A nine-member Board of Trustees, elected by the members, manages all aspects of the HOA. The HOA must abide by its legal governing documents and Washington laws. Living in an HOA comes with restrictions and owner responsibilities as outlined in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs). The Surfside Board is comprised of volunteers who bring many years of diverse experience to the management and leadership of Surfside.

Restrictive covenants prescribe the members’ responsibilities for maintaining the quality and livability of the community. While members may have differing opinions regarding the covenants, all are required to uphold the covenants.

Located on the north end of the Long Beach Peninsula, Surfside is surrounded by the ocean dunes, the Willapa wildlife refuge, and Leadbetter Point state park and acres of undeveloped land. Abundant wildlife co-exists in Surfside despite increasing development of homes and recreational lots. Surfside has something for everyone seeking ownership in a planned community.

Several recent letters to the editor by one member in Surfside have misrepresented the actions of the Surfside HOA Board of Trustees. These letters represent only one member’s opinions from over 2,000 members.

The board asserts that the published personal opinions are inaccurate and misleading. The role of the Surfside Board of Trustees is to protect the investments of all its members by upholding its Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and its Covenants.

RON BRUMBAUGH

Board President

Surfside HOA