Philippe J. Cooper, MD — Candidate, Aquarius Condominium Board of Directors

A Committed Neighbor & Proven Steward

My wife Klara and I have been proud members of the Aquarius community since 2017, enjoying our home both full- and part-time. As a recently retired physician and anesthesiologist, I now have the time, energy, and professional expertise to dedicate to serving our community effectively and with unwavering commitment.

My prior board service (July 2022 – July 2023) was cut short when I felt compelled to resign over board decisions that, in my professional judgment, compromised our foundational safety and security. That experience underscored the critical need for diligent, principled leadership—a standard I pledge to uphold.

Professional Qualifications for the Task

Throughout my career, I held significant leadership roles, including Operating Room Medical Director and Chief of Anesthesia, where I managed complex departments, multimillion-dollar budgets, and critical safety protocols within major hospital systems. I understand operational efficiency, fiduciary responsibility, and timely execution. Additionally, my hands-on experience managing commercial real estate provides practical insight into property maintenance and vendor relations.

My Pledge to the Community: A Platform for Action

1. Safety & Security: Our Non-Negotiable Foundation
The structural integrity of our buildings and the reliability of our life-safety systems (fire protection, alarms) are paramount. Recent tragedies in Florida condominiums are a stark reminder. I will always prioritize and defer to expert engineering and inspection advice. Furthermore, our security contract requires rigorous oversight; I believe our current vendor’s performance needs immediate review and measurable improvement to ensure our peace of mind.

2. Proactive Maintenance: Prevent Costly Crises
For years, we have deferred essential maintenance, leading to visible decline and looming special assessments. The corroding stairwell door frames (a potential $200,000+ future liability), the deteriorating pool access door, and issues in the lobby and parking lots are symptomatic of a reactive approach. My philosophy is simple: invest wisely now to preserve our property, enhance daily living, and prevent exorbitant costs later. Preventative maintenance is an investment in our quality of life and our financial future.

3. Professional Management: Expertise We Deserve
Our community’s scale and challenges demand professional, day-to-day management. The prolonged, poorly communicated delays in our 50-year construction project exemplify the current board’s operational overreach. Board members are volunteer stewards, not full-time managers. I will advocate for hiring a professional management company to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget, and to restore essential front-office support and resident access to management.

4. Transparency & Communication: Rebuilding Trust
Residents deserve clear, frequent communication and financial transparency. I support:

• More regular board meetings and timely updates.

• Clearer financial reporting and long-term planning.

• The candid, issue-focused approach exemplified by fellow candidate Ned Taljic.

A Final, Straightforward Commitment

Implementing a proactive, professionally managed strategy requires an upfront investment. However, the current cycle of neglect leading to emergency special assessments is already more costly—both financially and in our quality of life.

If you believe, as I do, that Aquarius should be a securely maintained, professionally run, and transparently governed community, I ask for your support for myself and the slate of new candidates. We have no hidden agenda—only the clearly stated goal of safeguarding our investment and restoring the enjoyment of our unique and beautiful oceanfront home.

Let’s work together for a better Aquarius.

Philippe J. Cooper, 1603N

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