Author: Willoughby Leadership Council

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Two candidate forums will be held via Zoom. Three Candidates are running for two board positions.

• Wednesday, February 16, 2022 7-9 PM
• Saturday, February 19, 2022 1-3 PM

Note all questions for candidates must be submitted in advance to electioncommittee@willoughbycc.com

Log into our buildinglink site or check your email for the Zoom link!

There were four candidates for three positions for the March 2, 2021 election:

• David Churchill
• David Sayian
• Kenneth Niles
• Maureen Lorenzetti

Residents can choose to vote for one, two, or three candidates.

Save The Dates

Meet the Candidates Forum:
February 15, 2021 7:00pm via Zoom. All questions must be submitted in advance of the meeting and be addressed as a general question to all candidates: electioncommittee@willoughbycc.com

Meet & Greet with David Churchill
Tuesday February 23 via Zoom

Annual Meeting:
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 via Zoom with in-person voting option

Hydi Miller	32.9%	465 votes
David Churchill	30.8	439
David Sayian	26.6	375
Nancy Gordon	25.1	365
Richard Pennekamp	24.6	363
Kenneth Niles	23.8	340
Charles Ostrofsky	22.4	321
Maureen Lorenzetti	20.8	292

Hydi, David, and David were elected to two-year terms, Nancy and Richard were elected to serve for one year.

The Commission on Common Ownership Communities of Montgomery County, a regulatory agency finds that there were too many irregularities in the Willoughby’s March 2018 election for the results to be valid.

“The Panel concludes that the original election process was not conducted in accordance with generally accepted standards and must be set aside.”

The Panel orders the Willoughby to:

“conduct another election for two members of the board for two-year terms in September, but not later than the end of October if such delay is necessary “

With the results of the election vacated, the board and officers that supervised the flawed election remains in effect.

You may download the full decision and order by clicking here.

Comparative Amenities Analysis for Condominium Buildings in Friendship Village*

Amenities/Services	The Willoughby	The Carlton	4620 N. Park	The Elizabeth
*Condo Fee (2BD/2BA)	$971-$1024	$1094-$1274	$1045-$1090+	$1123-$1238+
Laundry in Units	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pool Guest Passes	Free reusable passes (by condo unit size) $3-$5 extra passes	4 Free Reusable Passes	$3/per guest/1 day	4 Free Reusable Passes
Food/Beverages at Pool	Only Water	Any Beverage Except Alcohol	Only Water	Only Water
Terrace/Gardens	Roof Top Open Until 11:00 pm	No Specific Hours	8pm Because it is on the Ground Level Near Condos	Don’t Have One
Food/Beverages at Terrace	Not Allowed Without Permission	Both are Allowed	Both are Allowed	Doesn’t Apply
Key Lock-Out Weekends/After Hours	$20 if you pay right away $30 if you ask for a bill	FREE	FREE	FREE
Party Room Rental	$125 Fee(Room) $500 Refundable	$75 Fee (Room) $200 Refundable	$65 Fee (Room) $165 Refundable	$75 Fee (Room) $75 Refundable

*Analysis is based on 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condos with similar square footage and building floor levels. Condo fee amounts reflect an AVERAGE of similar units. For Willoughby, it includes the 2.7% increase as of March 1, 2018.

Prepared by Christy Russo in February 2018

Wednesday, October 4, 7:00pm, Party Room

The Village of Friendship Heights’ Land-Use Attorney, Norman Knopf, will be here to present the following:

• Explain the zoning change the developer has applied for
• Outline the approval process through the county
• Provide suggestions on how residents can best make their voices heard
• Answer any questions you may have

An outline of the planned development: 100 New Condos Could Land on Lawn Next to Friendship Heights Office Building

RSH Development LLC is planning to build a 175,000 sq. ft building on open space in Parcel 4, the lot across the street.  One potential plans calls for a 180ft highrise to house luxury condominiums which would block or dominate the view of all of the North-facing units.

Click here to see the three proposed development ideas

The existing Friendship Heights Sector Plan calls for this property to maintain the existing building size and to preserve open space.  The following is a petition which asks our village council to support the sector plan and retention of the property for open space: Please Print and Sign this Petition

Even if our local council takes a stand to oppose the project, Montgomery County’s County Council have the ultimate authority to approve or deny the project. In the past, council members have voted to support plans of the developers who helped them get elected.  Please join the Willoughby Leadership Council for updates and to stay informed in the fight.

Hydi Miller‘s next donation drive will be held on the weekend of April 1-2, 2017 – perfect timing for those of us who will be doing spring cleaning.  The Montgomery County Thrift Store takes almost everything, from toys, electronics (like your old computer and printer), small appliances, pots and pans, clothing, shoes, and underwear, even rugs and paintings, as long as its in good condition.  If you have a question about what you can donate, contact Hydi Miller.

She will personally take all the donations to the shop in Bethesda and provide tax receipts to those who so desire.  This is being publicized through the ResidentsofWilloughby listserv and the Friendship Heights Neighbors Network but anybody who hears of this is welcome to make a donation.

Drop off any donations to Hydi at 1412 South in the Willoughby.