⚠️ Board VP Privately Hires Mesa Police to Remove Homeowners from Meeting — This Is Pure Authoritarianism
At the most recent Power Ranch HOA Board meeting, the line between community leadership and authoritarian control was unmistakably—and disturbingly—crossed.
Just minutes before the meeting began, President Ken Starks took it upon himself to theatrically walk around the room, handing out copies of the HOA’s meeting conduct policy. This from a man who, until at least the end of March, refused to sign the HOA’s own Board Code of Ethics. The irony was heavy. But what followed was far more than theater—it was a chilling abuse of power.
As the meeting opened, board member Jenn Rotta did what any responsible representative would do: she asked why a uniformed Mesa Police Department officer was stationed at the back of the room.
“Who is this officer? Why is he here at a private HOA meeting?” she asked.
The answer: Vice President Anh Jung had secretly and unilaterally hired him, paying out of pocket to insert armed law enforcement into a community meeting—without informing the board, without public notice, and without a shred of procedural approval.
Board member Kristi immediately backed Jenn, stating what should be obvious: a police officer cannot be brought into a private meeting unless the entire board agrees. And they had not, they weren’t even informed prior to the officer arriving.
Weaponizing Authority: The Attempt to Silence Homeowners
It quickly became clear why the officer was there.
As homeowners began asking questions—well within their rights under Arizona Revised Statute §33-1804, which guarantees the right to attend and speak at open HOA meetings—President Ken Starks attempted to use the officer to remove them.
One homeowner was accused of “speaking out of order,” and Ken tried to have the officer physically remove them from the room.
But the officer, a 16-year veteran of the Mesa Police Department, refused to be used.
“I’m only here to stop an active crime,” he stated to one resident.
He did not silence anyone.
He did not remove anyone.
He did his job with integrity and respect for the law and for the community.
For that, we thank him.
But What If He Hadn't?
What if the next "security presence" isn’t a seasoned officer trained to follow constitutional limits—but a private guard hired by the same person?
That’s not a rhetorical question.
Ken and Anh have since made it clear they plan to continue bringing security to future meetings.
The implications are chilling. Especially when you consider who is making these decisions:
Anh Jung, who is currently on felony probation after being convicted in a criminal case involving an attempted arson following an eviction. (CR2023-006201)
In a separate civil case, she submitted so many forged documents and impersonated fake companies that her own lawyers withdrew from representing her—and the judge sanctioned her. (CV2020-006767)
One court record explicitly states that her behavior was becoming increasingly violent.
This is the person who unilaterally hired an armed officer to stand guard over your community meeting.
And when challenged on it? She said nothing. She offered no apology. No transparency. She just doubles down.
— Read this related article to learn more about Anh Jung —
This Is Not Normal. This Is Not Okay.
It is not normal for a board member to smuggle law enforcement into a community meeting.
It is not normal for a board president to try to eject residents for asking questions.
This was not about safety. — This was about control.
The Meeting Belongs to the Homeowners. Not to the Board.
We must stand against intimidation tactics—before armed silence becomes the norm.
You deserve to speak. You deserve to be heard. You deserve to feel safe in your own neighborhood without fearing retaliation for raising your hand.
The question is no longer “what happened?” It’s what happens next—if we don’t act.
