Jean Stockton on Incorporation: Recreation Services & Community

Community-First Perspective

  • Stockton emphasizes the need to consider what’s best for the entire community rather than individual interests
  • She acknowledges her personal situation living in Johnson Ranch with extensive amenities but focuses on broader community needs

Amenity Disparities Between HOAs

  • Johnson Ranch offers comprehensive recreational facilities including three swimming pools, multiple parks, basketball courts, tennis courts, pickleball facilities, a catching range, pond, and small golf course
  • Other HOAs in the area lack similar amenities and recreational opportunities
  • Stockton identifies this disparity as a key consideration for incorporation decisions

Focus on Children and Families

  • Strong emphasis on providing outdoor recreational opportunities for children
  • Believes children need opportunities to spend their time outside and enjoy nature
  • Views family-oriented amenities as essential community infrastructure

Building Broader Community Connections

  • Advocates for expanding neighborhood relationships beyond individual HOA boundaries
  • Mentions specific communities like Rancho Bella Vista and Skyline Ranch as part of the broader area
  • Emphasizes the need to look beyond individual HOAs to create stronger neighborhood connections

Community Resilience and Mutual Support

  • Points to COVID-19 pandemic as an example of community cooperation during crisis
  • Argues that strong community bonds shouldn’t require a crisis to develop
  • Emphasizes the importance of neighbors supporting each other through challenges
  • Believes a unified community can better help neighbors stand up for what they individually believe is right and address neighborhood concerns
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Jean Stockton on Incorporation: Enhancing Recreation Access