Allegations of Election & Social Media Interference by Big Canoe POA Communications Director

Executive summary

A growing body of evidence suggests that Delaine Faris, Director of Communications for the Big Canoe Property Owners Association (POA), has been actively pressuring administrators of non‑POA Facebook groups to remove or suppress posts that she considers damaging to POA leadership—including posts about the upcoming Board election. Two separate Ask the POA requests seeking an explanation were opened and immediately closed without comment, raising concerns of an internal cover‑up.

Timeline of key events

July 5, 2025:
Faris flags a Property Owner post in the Big Canoe Property Owners & Residents Forum (a private, non‑POA FB group) as “misinformation,” requesting its removal. Also on this date a source suggests that N2N is censoring a Property Owner at the urging of the POA, the substance of which is the Property Owner asking for feedback on whether he should run for the Board.

July 6, 2025:
Group admins contact the post author for supporting evidence; after review they deem the content factual and decline to delete it.

July 7, 2025:
Ask the POA Ticket #17669 filed, requesting Faris’s explanation. Faris responds only “Thank you for your inquiry” and closes ticket.

July 8, 2025:
Source inside POA reports to FOBC that Faris “has the Moderators on speed‑dial” across multiple community groups, including Neighbor‑to‑Neighbor (N2N), urging them to block “anti‑POA” voices.

July 10, 2025:
Ask the POA Ticket #17713 re‑filed with additional evidence; GM Scott Auer opens, adds no comment, and closes ticket.

July 11, 2025:
Ask the POA Ticket #17712 filed requesting the Employee Handbook and Administrative Policies that govern employee ethics. Ticket assigned to Auer; again opened and closed with no response.

July 16, 2025:
A Board Candidate posts PROOF (Screenshots) showing N2N Censor Princess, KA Milholland, engaging in (and allowing from others) the bullying of said POA Candidate and his businesses – and then blocking his ability to respond.  An FOBC followup call to an inside the POA Source confirmed again that Delaine Faris had actively engaged with FB Moderators in regards to this one specific candidate that the POA & Board “were terrified” might be elected.

Why this matters

1. Election integrity – Suppressing candidate or voter speech in the run‑up to a Board election can sway outcomes and violates the Association’s own stated commitment to transparency.
2. Abuse of position – Faris is a salaried POA employee; using her role to bully private FB group admins amounts to in‑kind campaigning on the POA’s dime.
3. Possible legal exposure – Under Georgia Non‑Profit Corporation Act §14‑3‑1602, members have a statutory right to inspect corporate records, including policy manuals cited in Ticket #17712. Failure to supply them may invite litigation and attorney’s fees.

Relevant POA policies (withholding)

FOBC is aware of two internal documents that likely define employee conduct:

1. Big Canoe POA Employee Handbook
2. Big Canoe Administrative Policies Manual

The POA has refused to release either document to members despite written requests—even though both govern how staff like Faris may interact with stakeholders online.

Calls for accountability

• Public explanation – Faris, Auer and the full Board should address the allegations in an open meeting or written statement.
  
• Document release – Provide un‑redacted copies of the Employee Handbook and Administrative Policies to any property owner upon request, as required by Georgia law.
• Independent review – Appoint a neutral third‑party to investigate whether POA resources were used to influence social‑media discourse.

Next steps for property owners

1. File individual Ask the POA tickets referencing #17669, #17712 and #17713 and demanding answers.
2. Attend the next Board meeting and use open‑forum time to question leadership on these matters.
3. Document everything – save screenshots, emails and ticket logs in case litigation becomes necessary.
4. Stay engaged – join forums like Big Canoe Property Owners & Residents Forum to keep informed.

Final thought

Silence from paid leadership is not a satisfactory response when the right of property owners to discuss their own governance is at stake. Transparency is non‑negotiable. If the POA refuses to come clean, members must compel it—whether through special meeting, ballot initiative, or court order.

FOBC will continue to publish verified updates as this story develops.