The Values of the LPCA Renaissance

The members of LPCA Renaissance are a diverse group with wide-ranging, viewpoints, philosophies, ideologies, political leanings, backgrounds and affiliations. We do not have a monolithic or common set of policy prescriptions or positions in mind for the LPCA or Land Park. We are not motivated by particular LPCA policies or positions. Our focus is on restoring integrity, legitimacy, responsiveness, effectiveness and credibility to the LPCA.

What we do have is a common set of values that are at the very core of the reforms we are proposing to the LPCA membership. These values also clarify our vision of what a post-reform LPCA will look like, how it is will function and the framework it is likely to use in determining future priorities. These are our common values:

1. We are member-centric; we are not board-centric.

2. We value transparency and openness in all LPCA dealings.

3. We are committed to increased member engagement in all LPCA affairs.

4. We believe that membership democracy is an essential ethic.

5. We believe the LPCA is principally a vehicle for neighborhood expression.

6. We believe the rule of law is paramount and the rule of individuals is not.

7. We believe that the LPCA should be non-elitist, easily accessible and representative of the diversity of Land Park residents and neighborhoods.