The East Entrance renovation
The East Entrance renovation, including a redesign of the Welcome wall, is one of the improvements that shapes how Somersett looks to residents and visitors every day.
Somersett Owners Association Board Election
Dues held steady.
Stronger reserves.
A safer community.
Re-elect Jacob Williams, Hal Lenox, and Mark Capalongan to the SOA Board.
Jacob WilliamsBoard President
Hal LenoxBoard Secretary
Mark CapalonganPast Board President
Our record
- $6
General Common dues up just $6 a month since 2022, from $108 to $114, while consumer prices rose 20%.
- $8M
Added to the Association’s cash and investments in five years, from $10.9M to $19.1M.
- 49%
Reduction of SOA loan debt, from $3.9M to under $2M.
- 56%
Increase in reserve cash since 2022.
- $2M
In wildfire fuel reduction, paid for with grant dollars we secured, not your assessments.
- $1.5M
Town square and amphitheater, approved and funded, with no increase in what you pay.
What’s next
- Keep dues steady. No increase proposed for 2027.
- Deliver the town square with diligent oversight.
- Finish the fuel mitigation work and keep Somersett fire-ready.
More of the work
The town square and amphitheater
The $1.5M town square and amphitheater, also called the Town Plaza, will put the vacant lots at the front of the community to use. It went through resident workshops and a formal vote of the residents living within 500 feet, and the construction contract was awarded on July 29, 2026.
Neighborhoods working together
The SOA brought the Village (agreement in July 2023) and the Vue (agreement in October 2023) under SOA management. Most recently, SOA management of Sierra Canyon began on July 1, 2026. Hal Lenox, Jacob Williams, and Clint Maples were the board subcommittee that negotiated the Sierra Canyon agreement.
Resident privacy
The board adopted a drone use policy in open session on August 27, 2025. It protects resident privacy: the drone may not be used for compliance enforcement, and residents are notified of flights.
The candidates
Re-elect Jacob, Hal, and Mark
Jacob Williams
Board President
[BIO — 2–3 sentences, candidate to approve]
Hal Lenox
Board Secretary
Vice President in 2025
[BIO — 2–3 sentences, candidate to approve]
Mark Capalongan
Past Board President
[BIO — 2–3 sentences, candidate to approve]
[PHOTO — optional group photo of Jacob, Hal, and Mark]
Supporters
Board members who know the work
Jacob, Hal, and Mark have the support of five current and former SOA board members. [NUMBER] current and former board members from our sub-associations in Sierra Canyon and the Village, who work alongside the SOA board, are supporting them too. That’s [TOTAL] board members who know firsthand what it takes to keep Somersett well run.
SOA board members, current and former
- [CONFIRMED NAMES — list only those who have agreed to be named]
Sub-association board members
- Carolynn HansenSecretary, The Village at Somersett board
- [CONFIRMED NAMES — Sierra Canyon and Village board members who have agreed to be named]
Peavine Mountain, Reno 
Foothills on Reno’s west side 
The Truckee River near Verdi
How to vote
Vote for all three
Voting begins October 28 and ends November 18 at 3 pm.
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Watch for your ballot email
The election is run through ElectionBuddy. Your voting link will come from Somersett Owners Association at invitations@mail.electionbuddy.com. If you don’t see it, check your spam or promotions folder.
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Voting opens October 28
Once voting opens, you can cast your ballot electronically or on paper.
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Vote by 3 pm on November 18
Electronic and paper ballots are due by 3 pm on November 18. Please re-elect Jacob Williams, Hal Lenox, and Mark Capalongan.