2025 MVF Election: Call for Candidates

Do you have an interest in community affairs? Would you like to help your hometown flourish or shape the future of our community? Then consider service to...

Do you have an interest in community affairs? Would you like to help your hometown flourish or shape the future of our community? Then consider service to the community on the Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) Board of Directors!

In March, three candidates will be elected by the members (homeowners) of MVF to serve 3-year terms on the 9-member Board of Directors. The Board meets on the fourth Thursday of the month virtually, with some in-person meetings. These meetings are open to all residents for their ideas, input and support.

Montgomery Village Foundation provides overall governance to the Village. It interacts with government agencies and oversees proposals for development or legislation affecting the Village. MVF has two major responsibilities as outlined in its legal documents. First, MVF has responsibility for management and maintenance of MVF-owned properties. These include MVF’s recreational areas and facilities such as parks, lakes, ponds, tennis courts and community centers.

Second, MVF, through the Architectural Review Board, provides guidelines and restrictions on architectural changes with the objective of helping to maintain Village property values.

Who can run for the MVF Board?

All interested applicants who are owners or residents of residential property in Montgomery Village are welcome to apply. MVF urges residents to share their skills, views and energies by participating in Village governance. The Nominating Committee reviews all applications for nomination and considers applicants based on factors including, but not limited to the following:

• Status as residential property owner or resident
• Length of residency in Montgomery Village
• Previous participation in community affairs
• Academic, professional, or practical experience in such areas as finance, engineering, administration or law, which would assist in the management of a community association
• Must be in good standing with MVF and not in sustained violation of any MVF architectural standard or rule, and current in assessments
• 18 years of age or above.

How do I run for the MVF Board?

It is easy. Candidates do not need to run an expensive political campaign to serve the community. Space is set aside in the Village News for candidate statements, along with photos, so Villagers can get to know the candidates and their views. Also, the MVF Election Committee sponsors a candidate video interview and two “Meet the Candidates” events where candidates can talk with Villagers one-on-one about issues of importance. Applicants are provided equal opportunities through the Village News, the Meet the Candidates events, and specially prepared Candidate Statements, which are forwarded to all Village homeowners with their ballots.

That is all there is to it! Let us hear from you!