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Candidate Statement for the Aquarius Condominium Association Board

Nedzad “Ned” Taljic – Apt 302N

My Background & Commitment to Aquarius

I was born in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance. With over 40 years of professional experience—holding roles from Accountant and Auditor to Complex Director of Finance for major Hilton properties—I bring deep expertise in financial management, transparency, and accountability. My family and I have called Aquarius our permanent home since 2014, and I am deeply invested in our community’s well-being and future.

My Motivation to Serve

Aquarius is a wonderful place to live, filled with knowledgeable and dedicated residents. I believe we have a great opportunity to improve our community by harnessing this collective wisdom. However, to do that effectively, we must first ensure transparency, accurate financial reporting, and responsible governance. Currently, that foundation is lacking.

Key Issues & My Pledge for Transparency

Recent financial practices have eroded trust. For example, in 2025, the Association paid $230,000 in invoices from 2023 and 2024 that were never recorded in those years’ financial statements. This is unacceptable. As a Board member, I will ensure:

• Complete Financial Clarity: Owners will be fully informed about community operations and finances. There will be no hidden agendas.
• Dollar-for-Dollar Accountability: You will know exactly how every dollar of your assessments is spent.

Immediate Action Plan: A Full Financial Review

I will demand a thorough reconciliation and detailed reporting from our management company, First Service Residential, including:

• Assessment reconciliations (collected, spent, and outstanding balances).
• Itemized details of all credit card charges, legal fees, bad debts, and “miscellaneous” accounts.
• A full list of STRUCUTURAL INTEGRITY RESERVE STUDY  (SIRS) and non-SIRS expenses to plan for reserves and avoid special assessments.
• An updated list of all third-party contracts with Certificates of Insurance (COI).
• A complete breakdown of all insurance coverages and costs.

The Problem with the 2026 Budget
The recently adopted 2026 budget is presented with misleading comparisons (vs. the 2025 budget, not actuals), obscuring significant and often unjustified fluctuations. Here are just a few examples:

• Management Fees: Increased by 51%
• Salaries & Overtime: Increased by 29% and 142%, respectively
• Postage & Office Supplies: Increased by 445% and 198%
• Key Revenues: Valet Income decreased by 10%; Party/Game Room Income decreased by 55%

This budget lacks justification and rigor. If elected, I will move to revisit it and produce a responsible, transparent budget based on actual historical data—not designed to hide increases.

My Promise to You

My professional experience is built on ensuring financial integrity. I will use that expertise to safeguard our community’s finances, demand accountability from our management, and ensure the Board serves all owners with honesty and clarity.

Together, we can build a stronger, more transparent, and financially sound Aquarius.

Thank you for your consideration.

Nedzad “Ned” Taljic

Other Candidates:  Ned Taljic       Howard Benson    Leon Behar

To all Aquarius Board candidates,

We welcome you to send materials that share your plans and vision with Aquarius owners. There are no restrictions on the length or format—feel free to include presentations, photos, or any other pertinent information. You may even submit more than one presentation for posting.

We will publish submissions as they come in, up until the election day in January 2026.

Please send your materials to ceciliob@gmail.com. Because my inbox is particularly overwhelmed at year’s end, a follow-up call (703) 439-4902  is appreciated to ensure your submission is received.

⚠️ Official Process Required: This site is for informational sharing only. To officially run for the Board, you must contact the Aquarius Manager to complete all formal requirements and meet deadlines as per the Aquarius Rules and Regulations.

Other Candidates: Howard Benson

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