Campaign Updates
& Issues

Let Me Set the Record Straight About HOA Management

I've recently learned that some residents are being told that I, along with two other candidates, want to eliminate our management company and turn Dominion Valley into a self-managed HOA.

That is NOT my position, and it never has been.

I cannot speak for every candidate, but I can tell you exactly where I stand: I believe Dominion Valley should continue to have professional management.

What I have questioned—and will continue to question—is why our current management contract has gone so long without a competitive bidding process.

There is a big difference between eliminating professional management and ensuring that our community is receiving the best possible service at the best possible value.

If CMC is providing the best service at a competitive price, then a fair bidding process should demonstrate that.

If another qualified management company can provide better service or better value, shouldn't the Board at least consider that option?

That's called responsible financial stewardship. We competitively evaluate contractors for other services. Why should a contract as important and expensive as the management of our entire community be treated differently?

My position is simple:

• Keep professional HOA management.
• Periodically review management contracts.
• Invite competitive proposals from qualified companies.
• Evaluate service, experience, performance, and cost.
• Make decisions based on what is best for Dominion Valley homeowners.

Exploring alternatives does not mean eliminating management. It means doing our homework.

I encourage residents to ask candidates directly about their positions rather than relying on secondhand accounts.

My goal is transparency, accountability, and protecting the money homeowners entrust to this association.

Your community. Your money. Your voice. Your future.

Riddle Me This, DV! — Question #2: Management Contracts

What do our bylaws require when the DVOA hires or renews a management company—and how do we know our current contract complies?

Section 5.5 of the DVOA bylaws addresses managing-agent contracts, including their duration and renewal structure. These provisions aren't just paperwork. They're safeguards intended to protect our Association and the homeowners who fund it.

So here are my questions:

• Has our current management agreement been reviewed against the requirements of Section 5.5?
• Have subsequent renewals and amendments received the same scrutiny?
• When was the last comprehensive review, and who verified that the terms comply with our governing documents?
• Can homeowners receive a clear explanation of how the contract and its renewals meet those requirements?

I'm not claiming a violation has occurred. I'm asking whether the Association has the documentation to demonstrate compliance.

As a candidate for the DVOA Board, I believe significant contracts should receive regular, documented reviews, with qualified legal guidance when necessary. Homeowners deserve transparency, accountability, and confidence that their Association's interests are being protected.

One question. No spin. Just facts.

Your community. Your money. Your voice. Your future.

Modernize With Common Sense

I support modern technology in Dominion Valley. But newer isn't automatically better, and changing a system should come with a clear explanation of cost, reliability, security, and the effect on homeowners.

Our gate-access options are a good example. RFID, remotes or clickers, and other technologies can be evaluated on their merits. If equipment still serves residents safely and effectively, we shouldn't declare it obsolete without evidence.

Let's ask what problem a change solves, what it costs, and how it improves daily life before committing homeowners' money.

Modernize carefully. Keep security strong. Give residents practical choices.

Your Community. Your Money. Your Voice. Your Future.

Attached Homes: Left Waiting? Dominion Valley Homeowners Deserve Answers!

I've been hearing concerns about maintenance delays affecting our attached homes here in Dominion Valley. These homeowners pay their monthly assessments just like everyone else, and they deserve timely maintenance, responsible management, and accountability for how their money is being spent.

There are four important questions I believe deserve answers:

1. Why are maintenance requests taking so long?

When homeowners report maintenance problems, they should receive timely responses, reasonable repair schedules, and regular updates.

Are maintenance requests being addressed in a reasonable amount of time? Are homeowners being given clear timelines for repairs? And who is responsible when work isn't completed?

Homeowners shouldn't have to make repeated calls or send multiple emails just to get an answer!

2. Where is the money for upkeep going?

Attached homeowners pay monthly assessments that help support the services and maintenance their communities require.

How much money is being budgeted for attached-home maintenance? How much is actually being spent? And are the funds available to address necessary repairs?

Homeowners deserve to know how their money is being allocated and whether maintenance needs are being adequately funded.

3. Who is tracking repairs and holding management accountable?

Is there a comprehensive maintenance schedule for our attached homes?

Who is monitoring outstanding work orders? Who follows up with contractors? Who makes sure repairs are completed properly and on time?

And perhaps most importantly, who is holding management accountable when maintenance is repeatedly delayed?

A proactive maintenance program should identify problems before they become expensive repairs.

4. Why are we putting money into investments and savings while attached homes are waiting for maintenance?

Planning for the future and maintaining adequate reserves are important. But what about the homes that need attention right now?

Why are we setting money aside while attached homeowners are reporting delays in receiving the maintenance and repairs they need and pay for through their monthly assessments?

Deferred maintenance doesn't save money. It often costs more money in the long run!

Small problems become expensive repairs when they aren't addressed through a consistent, proactive maintenance schedule.

Our residents should never have to beg, plead, or repeatedly chase management to receive maintenance services the Association is responsible for providing!

We need to know whether we're properly funding today's maintenance needs while also planning responsibly for tomorrow.

Where is the money going? Who is prioritizing these repairs? And why aren't homeowners getting timely answers?

Every homeowner matters!

Whether you live in a single-family home, townhouse, patio home, or another attached residence, you deserve responsible management, transparency, and a Board that takes your concerns seriously.

Our attached-home residents should not feel like they're being forgotten.

Maintenance isn't something homeowners should have to fight for. It's something they should be able to count on!

This is exactly why I'm running for the DVOA Board of Directors. I believe in financial accountability, proactive maintenance, responsible contract oversight, and making sure homeowners get the services they're paying for.

Your Community. Your Money. Your Voice. Your Future.

Whose Attorney Is It? DVOA or CMC?

At Thursday evening's DVOA Board meeting, Shelly Wolf asked some pointed questions of the attorney advising our Board. Questions that I believe every Dominion Valley homeowner deserves to have answered.

Those questions come down to something very simple:

Who does the attorney actually represent?

• Is his client the Dominion Valley Owners Association (DVOA)?
• Does he also represent Community Management Corporation (CMC)?
• If he represents both organizations, how are potential conflicts of interest identified and addressed?
• If the interests of DVOA and CMC ever differ, how is the Association's independent legal representation protected?

Let me be clear: Asking about a potential conflict of interest is not the same as accusing someone of having one.

These are legitimate questions about transparency, accountability, and protecting the interests of the homeowners who ultimately pay the bills.

Our Association's attorney should be able to clearly explain who the client is and how any potential conflicts are handled.

I commend Shelly Wolf for asking questions that deserve straightforward answers.

Homeowners deserve a clear answer!

Elect Dom Pucci & Shelly Wolf to get answers!

Your Community. Your Money. Your Voice. Your Future.

Homeowners Deserve Answers!

When residents ask a reasonable question about a contract, community project, rule, or expenditure, they deserve more than silence or a vague response.

Not every answer will be the one someone hoped for, and some records require appropriate confidentiality. But decisions should still be explained as openly and clearly as the law and governing documents allow.

If elected to the DVOA Board, I will ask questions, seek the underlying facts, and advocate for timely, respectful responses to homeowners—even when we disagree.

Transparency means more than posting a slogan. It means helping people understand how decisions are made.

Your Community. Your Money. Your Voice. Your Future.

Breaking News: Valley Voice Postage and the Contract

At the October 29 DVOA Board meeting, I heard the Board vote to pay postage for the Valley Voice once again.

That concerns me because, based on my reading of the publication contract, the publisher is responsible for distribution costs. Homeowners deserve a clear explanation of how this postage payment aligns with the contract's terms.

Regardless of the vendor or the service being provided, I believe the Board should follow signed agreements, explain expenditure decisions, and protect homeowners' money.

If you want better stewardship of your money, elect Dom Pucci!

Your Community. Your Money. Your Voice. Your Future.

Contract Oversight: Who's Watching Your Money?

Every dollar the DVOA spends comes from homeowners. Every contract deserves proper oversight.

Whether we're talking about our management company, security services, landscaping, maintenance, gate technology, publications, or other vendors, the same questions should apply:

• When was the contract last reviewed?
• Was the work competitively bid when appropriate?
• Are we receiving the services and performance we're paying for?
• Are the contract's terms, renewals, and payment obligations being followed?
• Is the company delivering the best overall value for our community?

No company should be guaranteed our business simply because it has always had it.

That doesn't mean replacing good contractors just for the sake of change. It means holding every vendor to clear standards and making sure they're earning the continued confidence of our association.

If elected to the DVOA Board, I will advocate for regular contract reviews, competitive bidding where appropriate, documented performance evaluations, and genuine financial accountability.

Every contract. Every vendor. Every homeowner's dollar.

Your Community. Your Money. Your Voice. Your Future.

Dominion Valley Homeowners: Don't Let Your Vote Go Uncounted!

You must vote by November 4, 2026!

Our DVOA Board election is underway, and every homeowner deserves the opportunity to have their voice heard.

I've heard from residents who have experienced difficulty registering or accessing the voting system, so I want to share information that may help.

Important: Your DV HOA account number is NOT your DVCC number!

To register for voting through TownSq:

1. Go to https://app.townsq.io/login.
2. Register using your email address and your DV HOA account number—not your DVCC number.
3. Once registered, access the DVOA election and submit your ballot.

If you're having trouble locating your DV HOA account number or accessing the voting system, please contact DVOA management for assistance. Don't let a technical issue prevent you from participating.

You can also visit www.ElectDomPucci.com for additional voting information.

I've been a Dominion Valley homeowner since 2008, and I believe our community deserves transparency, accountability, responsible spending, and leadership that listens to homeowners.

I would be honored to earn your vote for the DVOA Board of Directors.

If you've already voted, thank you! If you haven't, please don't wait until the last minute. Share this information with your Dominion Valley friends and neighbors—someone may be struggling to vote and not know where to turn.

Your community. Your money. Your voice. Your future.

Stop the Patchwork. Start Planning for the Long Term!

Too often, communities get stuck reacting to problems one at a time. An aging system fails, a temporary fix is made, and the next problem is already waiting.

Dominion Valley deserves better than bubble gum and duct tape!

And when I say bubble gum, I'm not just using an expression.

I'm talking about silicone being stuffed into security camera inputs so wires can be shoved into place just to get the cameras working!

That's the kind of bubble gum fix I'm talking about.

Getting something to work temporarily is not the same as repairing it properly. Our homeowners deserve reliable equipment, professional repairs, and solutions built to last.

Whether we're discussing our security cameras, gate technology, infrastructure, or routine maintenance, we need to stop treating symptoms and start addressing the underlying problems.

I want Dominion Valley to think further ahead:

• Clear priorities and long-term planning.
• Realistic budgets.
• Competitive proposals where appropriate.
• Contractors held accountable for quality workmanship.
• Repairs and improvements that actually last.

As CAST Vice Chair, I've seen how important it is to ask the right technical questions before making decisions.

Let's fix problems with a plan—not just another patch!

Dominion Valley deserves lasting solutions, not another round of bubble gum and duct tape.

Dog Safety and Accountability: What Should the HOA Do?

When a dog threatens or injures someone—especially a child—residents deserve more than vague assurances. They deserve to know which rules apply, who is responsible, and how complaints will be handled.

Dominion Valley already has relevant governing provisions. The DVOA Declaration, § 8.2(p), addresses pet control on common areas. Policy Resolution No. 7, § II.B, addresses leash requirements, and § II.D addresses owners' responsibilities for damage, injuries, and disturbances caused by their pets. § III addresses animal nuisances and dangerous or disruptive conduct; § IV sets out a written complaint process involving the managing agent, Board, or Covenants Committee.

What would I advocate for as a Board member? First, document the complaint and take resident safety seriously. Then identify which DVOA rule may apply, refer the matter to the proper HOA decision-makers, and follow the association's enforcement process under Policy Resolution No. 4, including required notice and an opportunity to be heard before applicable sanctions.

A dog bite may also require action beyond the HOA. Prince William County Animal Services and law enforcement have authority to investigate animal-control and public-safety matters. The HOA must not pretend it can substitute for those authorities—or for the courts.

These responsibilities must be carried out fairly and consistently. An allegation should be investigated, not assumed proven, and residents should receive a clear explanation of the available process.

Listen. Document. Apply the rules fairly. Protect our neighbors.

Riddle Me This, DV! Coming October 27.

Have you ever looked at something happening in our community and thought, “HMMM... that deserves a closer look”?

Starting October 27, I'll be asking some interesting questions about Dominion Valley. We'll examine the facts, look at the documents, and encourage homeowners to think about the issues affecting our community.

No personal attacks. Just important questions and a little common sense.

Things that make you go HMMM... Coming October 27!

Your Money. Your Association. Your Right to Ask Questions.

Every dollar the DVOA spends comes from homeowners. We should be able to understand what we're paying for, why we're paying for it, and whether we're getting good value.

I believe major expenditures deserve clear explanations, documented oversight, and appropriate competition among qualified vendors. Responsible stewardship isn't about cutting everything. It's about spending carefully, planning ahead, and being accountable for the results.

That's the standard I would advocate for on the DVOA Board.

Your community. Your money. Your voice. Your future.

Modernize Our Gates. Keep Our Security.

I've heard repeated discussions about eliminating gate attendants, and even a CMC property manager questioning why Dominion Valley has gates at all.

That should concern every homeowner.

I recognize that not every home in Dominion Valley is located behind a gate. But I believe those gates serve as a visible deterrent and send a message that security is a priority throughout our entire community—not just the sections behind them.

My position is simple: Modernize our gates AND keep security guards at those gates!

If security personnel aren't performing their duties properly, then we need to examine the contracts, establish clear performance expectations, and hold the responsible contractors accountable. The solution to poor performance is better oversight—not eliminating security.

We can embrace modern technology, spend responsibly, and maintain the protections homeowners value. These things should work together!