Date and time
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
1:00–3:00 PM
The Ascent Club Room
A
The Ascent Residences
2026 Board Election
Owner information center
Official election information
Annual Meeting · Two open Board seats
2026 Annual Meeting and Board Election
Your central source for meeting details, candidate information, important dates, proxy instructions, and official Annual Meeting documents.
Annual owners meeting
December 15, 2026
1:00–3:00 PM · The Ascent Club Room
Annual Meeting information
Plan for December 15
The official Annual Meeting packet is expected to be distributed in early November. Documents will be added here as soon as they are finalized.
Proxy and voting
Owners may vote by secret ballot at the meeting or appoint a proxyholder using the official proxy form. The proxy form and complete instructions will be posted with the meeting packet.
Coming in early November
Official meeting packet
The packet will include the official notice, agenda, candidate materials, proxy form, voting instructions, and the 2027 budget information provided to owners.
Coming in early November
Please note: This website is the information center for the Annual Meeting and election. The official Board election will take place by secret ballot at the meeting, with proxy voting available in accordance with The Ascent Bylaws. Online ballots will not be used.
Call for candidates
Interested in serving on the Board?
Candidate submissions will be accepted beginning September 1, 2026. Two Board seats are open.
Deadline for inclusion in official candidate materials
Thursday, October 1 at 5:00 PM
Complete the Candidate Submission Form and email it with a current resume to Amy Ciszek.
Required by The Ascent Bylaws
Why the election is conducted this way
The 2026 election process follows the voting requirements in The Ascent Bylaws. Owners may review the provisions below so the basis for the process is clear.
Article II.A
Election at the annual meeting
Directors are elected by ballot of the owners at the annual owners meeting.
Article II.I.2
Voting by proxy
An owner may cast the unit's vote through a duly executed proxy when the owner cannot attend.
Article II.I.5
Secret ballot required
Contested Board positions must be decided by secret ballot, with results reported without identifying owners.
What this means for 2026: The official ballot will be cast at the December 15 annual meeting, either by an owner attending in person or through a valid proxy. Advance online and mail-in ballots will not be used.
Article II.J also provides that owners holding 20% of the weighted vote, present in person or by proxy, constitute a quorum.
Election timeline
Important dates
- Step 1
September 1
Call for candidates
Owners interested in serving may submit the candidate form and a current resume.
- Step 2
October 1 · 5:00 PM
Candidate-material deadline
Submit by this date for inclusion in the official candidate materials and mailed annual meeting packet.
- Step 3
Early November
Annual meeting packet mailed
The packet will include the official notice, agenda, candidate materials, proxy form, and voting instructions.
- Step 4
December 11
Requested advance proxy return
Returning proxies early allows time for review. Valid proxies may also be presented at meeting check-in.
- Step 5
December 15 · 1:00–3:00 PM
Annual meeting and election
The official Board election will take place by secret ballot in The Ascent Club Room.
Declared candidates
Current candidate list
Candidate information is posted as submissions are received. These materials will also be included in the official annual meeting packet.
Brian Klein
Current Board member and Treasurer · Running for reelection
Unit 111 · Lawyer
Candidate statement
I have enjoyed working with the owners and the HOA Board this past year. I have learned much from community members and my fellow Board members. I would like to continue my work on the Board because, after a year, I am feeling more effective and efficient in the day-to-day work. We have a good rhythm as a Board, and I would like to keep that going moving forward. We still have much work to do, whether it’s more communication with homeowners, better management of limited resources, or prioritizing the work identified in the reserve study; and I’m looking forward to continuing to support those important initiatives.
Background and experience
Brian has served for the past year as a member and Treasurer of The Ascent HOA Board and has also held Board positions for a local children’s choir. He has operated his own intellectual-property law firm for the last five years. Previously, he led an 80-plus-person global team directing intellectual-property strategy and patent portfolio development for a global technology company, where he also served as in-house counsel. His earlier experience includes in-house counsel, law-firm and mechanical-engineering positions.
Priorities
- Continue to maintain annual spending below budget by closely watching cash outflows and seeking additional opportunities to obtain more value from Association spending, including consideration of new vendors.
- Tailor the reserve study to our building so that the property is maintained and repaired on a reasonable timeline, services are preserved, property values are supported, and The Ascent remains attractive to buyers and renters.
- Create more opportunities for homeowners to communicate with the Board and remain informed about the Board’s work.
Areas of interest
Brian is especially interested in responsible annual and capital spending, maintaining The Ascent’s appearance and value, ensuring owners feel heard, maintaining a healthy balance sheet, and streamlining and updating the Association’s governing documents.
I’ve really enjoyed serving on the Board and would like the opportunity to continue hearing from the community and bringing their issues and voice to the HOA. I have appreciated the opportunity to serve this year and hope that you will give me a chance to serve again. Thank you!
Michael Flanagan
Current Board President · Running for reelection
Unit 210 · Chief Investment Officer · The Michaels Organization
Candidate statement
As President of The Ascent Board for the past year, I have taken great pride in serving our community of homeowners. The Board has accomplished a great deal during the last 12 months, but I believe there is still important work ahead. I would be pleased to continue offering my experience, time and service to The Ascent.
Background and experience
Michael has more than 30 years of hands-on experience in real-estate financing, development and management in Australia and the United States. He currently serves as a senior leader of one of the country’s largest owners and managers of multifamily housing, representing approximately 80,000 apartment homes. Throughout his career, he has worked extensively in stakeholder management and owner and investor relations, with a strong focus on fiduciary responsibility.
Priorities
- Provide disciplined financial oversight and approach Association decisions with a strong fiduciary mindset.
- Support thoughtful planning and decision-making for current and future capital projects.
- Bring fresh ideas and practical approaches to the issues The Ascent faces while supporting clear communication among owners, the Board and management.
Areas of interest
Michael is particularly interested in finance and capital projects. His professional background gives him a deep understanding of what is required to manage an asset such as The Ascent from both property-management and capital-management perspectives. He hopes to use that experience to help the Board evaluate challenges, consider different approaches and make well-informed decisions for the community.
Michael is a part-time resident of The Ascent and is seeking reelection to continue the work undertaken by the Board during the past year.
Questions about the election or proxy process?
Contact Amy Ciszek at aciszek@eastwest.com.