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Rochdale Village BULLETIN THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER

SPECIAL EDITION

SEPTEMBER 8, 2026

SERVING OVER 25,000 COOPERATORS IN THE WORLD'S SECOND LARGEST HOUSING COOPERATIVE

The Rochdale Village Board of Directors' Election Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Voting will take place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Scheduled for

Shadasia Jones

Jean RandolphCastro

Talib Bey

Nikka WilliamsStenson

Tawana Shaw

Julia Hitt

Alfred E. Smith

Jean Hall

Cody Hamblin

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VOTING LOCATIONS Group 1 Community Room Building 2 Group 2 Community Room Building 8 Group 3 Community Room Building 10 Group 4 Community Room Building 14 Group 5 Community Room Building 20

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Talib Bey #3 Let me take this time to introduce myself. My name is Talib Bey. I have lived here in Rochdale Village with my family since 1998. I always loved it here, but there were some things I felt needed augmentation, so that's why I aspired to become a board member. I am currently on the board of directors. During the first three years that I served, working along with other board members and management, we accomplished revitalized parks, cleaner buildings, beautification of the grounds, new benches and garbage cans, and the augmentation of our Public Safety Department. I have also worked with other board members to create substantial changes that enhanced our infrastructure. At that time, installed new boilers, revitalized our big mall, and rejuvenated our parking lots, just to name a few.

The experience I acquired while working for the Bureau of Forensics in a Maximum Security Facility for18 years, of which time I was the Sector president of the New York State Correction Officers and Police Association, sector president while with Council 82, together with my educational background MBA/MPA, (University of Phoenix 2007) and BS Legal Studies (NYC College of Technology 2002, Magna Cum Laude), have been paramount in my success in being of service here as well.

I have been an integral part in the growth and development of our Public Safety Department. I am proud to say the following arc some of the initiatives I have taken while I was the Chairperson of Public Safety Committee, to enhance the quality of life here at Rochdale and the well-being of the officers that protect us. The officers received New Bullet Proof vests, more trained Special Patrolmen (which is now done at an academy run by N.Y.S.), new uniforms, updated digital radios, new cars, a bike patrol and a salary- increase. Most importantly, I also helped to institute a Quality-of-Life Response team, which exceeded expectations. The improvement to our Public Safety department, increased the morale among our officers, which in turn increased the level of Rochdale village is a better place because of all these changes, job performance of our officers. The result is our cooperators enand I'm proud to have been an active part of it. I previously served joy a better quality of life here on our campus. as the Chairperson of Public Safety, Chairman of the Commercial Services committee, which helps to ensure our community I am seeking reelection to the Board of Directors based on my gets the premier services that it deserves, Orientation committee prior experience, the work that I have done on the Board, and Chair, which help to welcome our new cooperators and provide the love for my community. We need board members who are them with the blueprint of how we enjoy cooperative living. I dedicated to service, competent in understanding the need of the have also served as Co-Chair of the Comm unity Relations com- community and willing to work on behalf of all cooperators. mittee, providing fun events for the cooperators and their families while also building relationships with Rochdale Village and I ask that when you Come out to vote, vote for me to represent the surrounding communities. I also served as the President of you, the cooperators of Rochdale village on our Board of DirecRochdale Village Social Services. tors.

Jean Hall #8

For more than 30 years, I have been proud to call Rochdale Village home. This community is more than where I live-it is where I have chosen to serve.

ship. My priorities include strengthening policies and operations, encouraging collaboration, protecting long-term affordability, and helping ensure that shareholders remain informed and engaged in the future of their cooperative.

As President of Cooperators United for Reform, I host virtual meetings where shareholders can receive information, exchange I retired from the Social Se- ideas, and participate in meaningful conversations about our curity Administration after community. I believe informed and engaged cooperators are es33 years of distinguished fed- sential to a strong Rochdale Village. eral service and bring more than two decades of manage- I also serve as Chairperson of the Senior Citizens Committee and rial leadership experience in Chair of the IT Committee. Through the IT Committee, we are Equal Employment Opportunity law, labor and contract negotia- working toward a dynamic new website and mobile app designed tions, building operations, and financial management. My life- to make information and resources more accessible to shareholdlong commitment to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, ers. has also reinforced a principle that continues to guide me: service Since Douglas Elliman Management was hired in February 2026, to all mankind. we have gained greater clarity regarding significant matters reAs President of the Rochdale Village Board of Directors, I am quiring attention, including finances, capital projects, arrears, accommitted to transparent, accountable, and responsible leader- counts payable, promised funding and compliance concerns.

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Jean Hall #8 Cont'd Addressing these challenges requires thoughtful planning, ac- We are making progress, but there is more work to do. I remain countability, consistent follow-through, and leadership willing to committed to working with colleagues and shareholders who embrace hard work, positive changes, progressive ideas, and a confront difficult issues. shared responsibility for Rochdale Village's future. Leadership also means listening. Through my "Let's Talk" conversations in building lobbies, I have heard directly from share- There are no shortcuts and no overnight fixes. There is simply the holders about their concerns and priorities. Continued attention work-and together, we are more than capable of doing it. to resident needs has contributed to practical improvements, including expanded laundry-room access for shareholders with Re-elect Jean Hall- Let's Complete the Work! ADA building clickers and progress on smaller but meaningful maintenance projects throughout our complex.

Cody Hamblin #9 Rochdale Village isn't simply where I live - it's the community that has been my lifelong home. As a second-generation resident who has spent more than four decades here, with approximately 25 members of my extended family living throughout Rochdale, the decisions we make affect my neighbors, my family, and a community that has shaped who I am.

that provides a path toward resolving this issue and can result in more than $4.4 million in accrued interest being forgiven. This demonstrates the importance of building strong relationships with local government and working together on behalf of Rochdale residents. We are equally focused on generating new revenue. The Board approved agreements bringing Tesla and Bojangles to Rochdale Village, with both expected to open in the near future. These and other commercial opportunities will transform our commercial landscape while creating revenue for our cooperative for years to come.

Accountability also means confronting unresolved issues from I was appointed to the Board of Directors and am proud to now the past. We are reviewing a legacy land transaction involving serve as Third Vice President, working alongside a new Board Rochdale property to determine our rights and ensure Rochdale majority committed to changing Rochdale's direction. We inher- receives everything it is entitled to under that agreement. ited significant financial and operational challenges, including circumstances that contributed to a carrying charge increase of Transparency remains one of my personal priorities. I helped esmore than 30 percent. Residents demanded greater accountabil- tablish the first-ever General Counsel's Corner in the Rochdale ity, and our work has focused on strengthening oversight and Village Bulletin, giving shareholders an opportunity to submit ensuring Rochdale never again falls into the financial circum- questions and receive answers directly from General Counsel. stances that led to such a substantial increase. My career in New York City government, including service with That work has included bringing in new management and new the Department of Sanitation, NYPD, and Department of EnviGeneral Counsel, strengthening HCR compliance and report- ronmental Protection, along with my education in Urban Studing, and advancing long-delayed projects such as the Building ies, Public Administration and Policy, Business Administration, 11 facade work toward completion. Despite the challenges we and Computer Science, has prepared me for the responsibility of continue to work through, there will be no carrying charge in- public and community service. crease this fiscal year. We have made meaningful progress, but our work is not finished. The Board has also spearheaded efforts to address Rochdale's I respectfully ask for your support for another term so I can longstanding water debt. With significant assistance from Dis- continue working to protect affordability, strengthen accounttrict 28 Council Member Ty Hankerson, we reached an agree- ability and transparency, generate new revenue, and help build ment with the NYC Department of Environmental Protection the stable and prosperous future Rochdale Village deserves.

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Julia Hitt #6 My name is Julia Hitt, and I have lived in Rochdale Village since 1991. My four children grew up here and I currently have seven grandchildren. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree from Hunter College where I majored in Health Education and Psychology. I am seeking election to the Board of Directors because I would love to bring my years of experience as an advocate for families to our community.

My passion is advocating for families and youth. With over thirtyfive years of experience in advocacy, my commitment to community outreach, services and community partnerships make me an ideal candidate for the Board. As a resident of Rochdale Village for thirty-five years, I would love to see our beloved community continue to grow, develop and thrive.

Conveniently located on prime real estate in Southeast Queens, with easy access to the airport, shopping centers, with its own convenient stores, supermarkets, post office, schools, library, police precinct, healthcare, and easy access to transportation, Rochdale Village is one of the most affordable communities to live in. I would like to be a part of the Board of Directors where I can assist in policy making, financial planning and reviews, budgeting and risks awareness so that Rochdale Village can remain affordable for families and future I am a retired employee from the NYC D.O.E, where I worked for residents. Our budget remains a priority for our financial growth. twenty-three years. During those years, I worked at Campus Magnet High School, Youth Development Program as a prevention If elected, I will use my advocacy efforts to expand our organizaspecialist for grades nine through twelve. I managed community tional reach, collaborative leadership, build relationships with comoutreach projects, provided violence prevention workshops, career munity leaders, public agencies and partner organizations so that we development counseling, peer programming, peer mediation, and can maintain long term sustainability. I will collaborate with other crisis counseling to individuals and families. board members to plan youth, senior and community relations programs to ensure our community remains vibrant. The quality of life Prior to working at the NYC D.O.E, I worked for the Administration here in Rochdale should not be overlooked, so we must be vigilant for Children Services (ACS) for twelve years as a Preservationist/ with our Public Safety, Maintenance and our Management team. Caseworker. I provided intensive home-based services to families, As a board member, I will put the needs of my community first and developed intervention strategies for families at risks, provided in- will make my decisions based on what is best for Rochdale Village. dividual and family services counseling, stress management skills, I am committed to Rochdale's financial growth, affordable carrying and also, alternative methods to handle difficult situations that arose charges, a safe and well managed community. Our united efforts from their daily lives. I served as the lead union representative for and dedication will help us accomplish our goal. I am ready to serve. Local 371 for ten years. I ask for your support and your vote. Thank you.

Shadasia Jones #1 Greetings As a proud NYPD Police Officer with three (3) years of experience in public safety, and community engagement, I am honored to call Rochdale Village my home. This vibrant and diverse community is not only a beautiful place to live, but also where I am raising my children and building a future rooted in service and unity.

deep commitment to fostering a nurturing, child-centered environment rooted in Montessori philosophy. Skilled in guiding students through hands-on, self-directed learning experiences that cultivate independence, curiosity, and social-emotional growth. Adept at designing engaging lesson plans, maintaining a peaceful and purposeful classroom atmosphere, and building strong, collaborative relationships with families. Passionate about honoring each child's unique potential through respectful, patient, and intentional teaching practices.

My professional journey spans law enforcement, early childhood education, and high-volume hospitality. This diverse background has equipped me with the adaptability, empathy, and leadership skills needed to serve our community effectively. I am now seeking the opportunity to bring these strengths to the Rochdale Village I hold a Bachelor of Science degree from John Jay College, and an Board of Directors. Associate degree in Science of Criminal Justice from Nassau Community College. I am also certified in CPR/First Aid Certification. My interest is to work with all cooperators, and most importantly our youth. Additionally, I am charge of mentoring youth at 113th Precinct. I am a compassionate and dedicated Montessori teacher with a My vision centers on empowering our youth. I believe that safety,

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Shadasia Jones #1 Cont'd

positive development, and meaningful engagement are essential to nurturing future leaders.

bers, and youth to enhance community cohesion

I am committed to working collaboratively with all Board members If elected, I will champion initiatives that: and cooperators to preserve the quality of life in Rochdale Village. – Foster youth involvement in local governance and decision- My goal is to help our community thrive while keeping it affordmaking able, inclusive, and forward-looking. – Promote leadership programs that encourage young residents to take active roles in the community "It takes a village", and I am ready to serve wholeheartedly, hit the – Ensure a safe and supportive environment that builds self- ground running, and do everything within my power to help Rochesteem and civic pride dale Village succeed. – Strengthen relationships between cooperators, board mem-

Jean Randolph-Castro #2 Jean Randolph-Castro is a proud, dedicated cooperator of Rochdale Village for over 40 years. During that time, she devoted herself to strengthening the community, improving the quality of life for its more than 28,000 cooperators. She served for more than two decades on Rochdale Village Board of Directors. She served as former President and is now seeking to regain her seat on the Board. Ms. Castro is a hard-working, sincere, dedicated, and hands-on leader. She believes in being "boots on the ground" and getting the job done. Her primary goal is to work collaboratively with fellow Board members and elected officials to secure funding and identify new resources that will help keep Rochdale Village affordable while limiting or avoiding carrying- charge increases. As a middle-income cooperative, Rochdale Village is home to many retirees and cooperators experiencing financial hardship. She believes the community must continue finding creative ways to replenish revenue, expand resources, and protect affordability just as cooperators and leaders have done successfully in the past.

NORC Board, supporting programs that help seniors age independently in their homes. She devoted more than 30 years of distinguished service with the New York City Department of Social Services and Human Resources Administration. Her career included frontline work with Children's Services, General Social Services, the Administration for Children's Services, and the Family Preservation Program, where she served as office manager and regional supervisor. Ms. Castro earned a Liberal Arts degree in Sociology from the College of New Rochelle and a nursing certificate from the Metropolitan School of Nursing. She also holds a RAM certification from the National Association of Housing Cooperatives, a nationally recognized credential in residential property management. A lifelong activist and community advocate, Ms. Castro has served as a Judicial Delegate for Queens County and worked through DC37 to advocate for fair wages and safe working conditions. She has also volunteered as an auxiliary police officer with the 113th Precinct and remains active in several community organizations. Her decades of service have earned her numerous honors from elected officials, civic organizations, educational institutions, and community leaders.

Ms. Castro also holds an honorary Doctorate in Religious Theology from Christ Is the Answer University. Most importantly, she Her commitment to community service extends well beyond Ro- remains committed to serving the people of Rochdale Village and chdale Village Board. She currently serves on Community Board finding practical solutions to the challenges facing our cooperative. 12 as Chairperson of the Senior Committee. During her previous Board service, she chaired the Community Center, Community re- "I am instrumental and resourceful, and I know the work that this lations, the Legal & Management Committees, and co-chaired the job requires because I have done it before. I am ready to get back to Senior Citizens Committee. She is also the founder of the Rochdale work for Rochdale Village. I ask for your vote and your confidence. Village Cancer Support Group. Under her leadership, the Commu- Please elect me to the Rochdale Village Board of Directors. I promnity Center Committee helped produce the highly recognized Ro- ise I will work hard, stand with our community, and do everything chdale Village Fall and Music Festivals. I can to protect affordability and improve the quality of life for all cooperators. Ms. Castro has also served as President and Vice President of House Congress, Treasurer of the Board of Directors, President of the PTA Thank you in advance for your vote and continued support. at Queens Preparatory Academy, and a board member of the Southeast Queens Chamber of Commerce. She served on Social Service/

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Tawana Shaw #5 I am running for the Board of Directors because I believe our community needs a strong, committed, and accessible voice for our shareholders. I am asking for your support and the opportunity to continue serving our community by listening to the concerns of our shareholders and bringing those concerns forward for discussion and resolution.

I also believe in communication and accountability. As a Board member, I will work to keep shareholders informed about issues that affect our community and encourage open and respectful communication between shareholders, the Board, and management.

Our community is going through many challenges, and I understand that change does not happen overnight. Some issues require time, patience, communication, and consistent follow-up. However, I believe that just because something takes time does not mean we should stop asking questions, seeking answers, or advocating for solutions.

I am committed to being a voice for our shareholders-not only when it is convenient, but when it matters.

If elected, I will make it a priority to listen to the concerns, complaints, suggestions, and ideas of our shareholders. I will do my best to follow up on those concerns and bring them before the Board so they can be properly addressed. I believe shareholders deserve to know that their voices are being heard and that their concerns are not simply being overlooked.

I respectfully ask for your vote and your trust.

I will not make promises that I cannot guarantee. Instead, I promise to show up, listen, ask questions, follow up, and continue advocating for the best interests of our community. I understand that progress sometimes comes one step at a time. My goal is to work collaboratively with the Board, management, and our shareholders to identify problems, seek practical solutions, and move our community forward.

Let us take things one day at a time, one concern at a time, and one solution at a time. Together, we can work toward a stronger, more informed, and better community.

Tawana Tuck Candidate for the Board of Directors Listening. Speaking Up. Following Through.

Alfred Smith #7 My name is Alfred E. Smith and since June 17, 1976, I have resided in Rochdale Village as a shareholder. I am asking for your support on October 7, 2026, to serve Rochdale Village as a newly elected Board of Director. In 2014, I first began my odyssey to serve the community I love - Rochdale Village. How Rochdale Village conducts the business of its shareholders has only gotten worse, not better; thus, my quest continues. I first began my campaign in 2014 because shareholders were being forced to either sign a new occupancy agreement or otherwise face eviction. While the majority shareholders signed the new occupancy agreement, it made it difficult for minority not to sign the new occupancy agreement. From 1976 to 2014, I was not made to sign nor were any changes made to occupancy agreement I originally signed in 1976. From 2014 to 2026, no other occupancy agreement was drafted; thus, what was the purpose for the occupancy agreement of 2014? The occupancy agreement forced upon shareholders include terms such as rent, lease, landlord, and company when referring to Rochdale Village rather than carrying charges,

occupancy agreement, and cooperative when referring to Rochdale Village. For those who don't understand, Rochdale Village is not rental property but rather a corporation; thus, there is no landlord and we are not tenants. We are shareholders of the corporation who pay carrying charges to the corporation, which is each shareholder's fair share of the corporation's operating expenses. Thus, shareholders elect a Board of Directors to hire and govern a property manager whose expertise then advises the Board of Directors of the needs and concerns required to provide and maintain a safe and healthy environment for the shareholders of the corporation to reside. As a result of the 2014 occupancy agreement, shareholders then became responsible for cooperators/ condominium insurance of which I never had a need for since 1976 but it saves Rochdale Village an expense at the cost of the shareholders. Do you know if you decide to move, it could cost you three months carrying charges if your unit is not occupied within 90 days. The occupancy agreement also places the cost of repairs on the shareholder rather than Rochdale Village. This was not the case prior to the occupancy agreement of 2014. While the occupancy agreement decreased Rochdale Village expenses, it increased the shareholders' expenses. The Board of Directors have served Rochdale Village for far too many years without illustrating any innovative ideas or vision of prosperity. They have facilitated loans in the amount of $80,000,000, $130,000,000, and lastly $195,000,000. The preceding loans were liquidated upon receiving the succeeding loans wherein the $80,000,00 loan was paid with the proceeds of the $130,000,000

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Alfred Smith #7 Cont'd loan as the $130,000,000 loan was paid with the proceeds of the $195,000,000 loan. Thus, it is evident that Rochdale Village next loan will exceed $195,000,000 whereupon the proceeds of the next loan will liquidate the $195,000,000 loan. In fact, as a result of a $13,000,000 water bill yet unacceptability explained, management (then Summit) was considering refinancing the $195,000,000 to the tune of $339,000,000 as an option. By the way, how much money is currently owed on $195,000,000 and is Rochdale Village Inc. in danger of falling behind in its mortgage? In years past, the Board of Directors implemented loans rather than increasing carrying charges. As this was a good idea, it became a bad idea when the reason for the loans was not being achieved. Gentrification, the process by which Rochdale Village's character will be changed by wealthier people moving into Rochdale Village

whose sole purpose is to displace the current shareholders as they use their financial resources to legally seize neighborhood businesses only to inflate the cost of household necessities as they then become Board of Directors who are willing to increase the carrying charges they are able to pay that current shareholders are unable to afford; thus, Rochdale Village will cease to exist as we now know it. Do not fall asleep at the wheel. Don't think gentrification can happen? Think again! I encourage you to read Rochdale Village By-Laws Article Ill Section 2(b) which speaks to economical operation of Rochdale Village to obtain the lowest possible carrying charge and Article Vwhich speaks to a rebate of carrying charges after the payment of obligations, expenses, and taxes. The time has come to change the perspective of the Board of Directors.

Rev. Dr. Nikka Williams-Stenson #4 Rev. Dr. Nikka Williams – Stenson, (Hutcherson) LMSW, loves her community that she lives in and desires to see her community thrive and be a comforting source of life to all who reside here. Dr. Nikka Williams Stenson stands with the Rochdale community. Her slogan is: "For the people, with the people... of Rochdale." Dr. Williams-Stenson is a member of Christ Pentecostal Temple, Inc. where Bishop Dr. Derrick Farmer, is the Senior Pastor. In 2023 she was elevated to serve as one of the Assistant Pastors. Under Bishop Farmer's practical teaching and life changing preaching, he continues to instill the principals of God in her life. She completed her professional studies for a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from St. John's University and a master's degree in social work from Stony Brook University, graduating cum laude. Furthering her borders and territory, in the summer of 2023, Dr. Williams-Stenson successfully defended her dissertation and earned her Ph. Din Organizational Leadership from Columbia International University. Dr. Williams-Stenson has launched Go, Grow & Glow, LLC, a faith-based counseling, and life coaching practice. Through this ministry and business her clients have spanned across the seas to Japan. In 2017, Dr. Williams - Stenson was inducted into Alpha Nu Omega, Inc., in which she served as the Vice President of the New York Alumni Chapter on the executive board. In March 2018, which is known as National Women's History Month, Dr. Williams-Stenson was honored by Beautiful Men & Women's Magazine as a phenomenal woman in her community. In July of 2018, she was certified as a life coach by Dr. Cheryll Holmes, a certified trainer of the John Maxwell Team School of Life Coaching.

In 2025, Dr. Williams-Stenson was invited to join the Jamaica hospital psychiatric team as one of their premier psychotherapists, holding her license in social work, LMSW. Dr. Williams-Stenson provides therapeutic services for those who need mental health peace. Within the Rochdale community, Dr. Williams-Stenson has served on the social service board for more than five years. She has also been a part of various community campaigns such as Black Lives Matter, distributing mask to the community during the COVID virus pandemic, and offering and leading prayer during community events. It is Dr. Williams-Stenson' s heart's desire to see Rochdale remain the jewel that it is. Her slogan, For the people, With the people... of Rochdale, speaks volumes as to where she desires to dedicate her service and be part of the growth and financial stability of our community. Affordability is very important and ensuring that the carrying charges remain manageable for the cooperators is a challenge is willing to face. To her, Rochdale has been a source of comfort, hope, peace, tranquility and simply home to our residents. It has been affordable and has provided necessary services and resources to the cooperators. She wants to work with other members to provide life transforming initiatives for the middle-aged cooperators, a group she believes is forgotten within our community. She intends to accomplish this by using the experiences she gained from serving on church boards, other not-for-profit organizations, and advocacy with elected city officials. She is committed to working with other members of the board to help with Rochdale's economic growth. She understands that is very important that the cooperators work in conjunction with the board to find innovative means to help Rochdale achieve its intended purpose, an affordable cooperative community where families are secured in their homes. Nikka, as she is affectionately called, asks for your support in electing her to board. Her educational background, experience from prior boards and community involvement will make her an excellent member. We need strong board members who can advocate on behalf of all cooperators and fight to keep Rochdale affordable. My fellow cooperators, I ask for your vote on election day. Thank you.

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Board of Directors Election Procedures Governed by the Rochdale Village, Inc. By-Laws

1) The 2026 Election for Directors of Rochdale Village, Inc., will the Absentee ballot and machine ballot will include names of all take place during the Stockholders meeting on Tuesday, October nominees. Only the ballot prepared by the Election Company (no 6, 2026. reproductions will be allowed) can be used and they will have return envelopes back to the Election Company and must be received The Stockholders meeting of Tuesday, October 6, 2026, will be by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to be accepted. To be held as a hybrid meeting in person and/or via Zoom conference eligible to vote in person or obtain an absentee ballot, the voter or other acceptable platform to start at 8 pm. The Stockholders must show identification such as a driver's license, Medicare card meeting will then recess and continue at the voting places between or other acceptable photo ID. 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, for the election of the Directors and By-Law changes. All approved By- 8a) Absentee ballots can be picked up from the management ofLaw Amendments will be available for review at the Stockholders fice or requested to be delivered to the cooperator's residence with Meeting with the name of the submitter. Up to date By-Laws will verification of acceptable photo ID. be published in the August Rochdale Bulletin. 9) BY-LAW AMENDMENTS: Proposed By-Law Amendments 2) The election will be for five (5) Board of Director positions. The must be submitted by personal delivery to the Management top five (5) candidates who receive the highest amount of votes office (no mail) no later than 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 19, will serve three (3) year terms ending October 2029, and until 2026. No By-Law Amendments will be accepted after that time their successors are elected. Should there be another vacancy on and date. The Election Committee and Counsel will review all Bythe Board prior to August 31, 2026, then the person receiving the Law Amendments for form and legal content and may recommend 6th highest vote total shall serve out the term of the vacant seat. changes to the submitter. If changes are accepted by the submitter, then the proposed By-Law will be reviewed as changed by the 3) Voting will take place in Community Rooms in the following Election Committee and then the Board. If the submitter does not groups: accept the recommended changes, then the By-Law Amendment will be reviewed "as is". The submitter is not bound to accept any GROUP VOTING LOCATION BUILDING recommendations. No changes for any reason may be made after 1 Community Room 2 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The final determination 2 “ 8 of whether a proposed By-Law Amendment appears on the ballot 3 “ 10 will be recommended by the Election Committee and decided by 4 “ 14 the Board of Directors. 5 “ 20 10) NOMINATIONS: Nomination forms will be available at the If no quorum is reached, then the Election Committee may extend Management Office from Monday, August 10, 2026, to Wednesthe Election that evening or extend the Election to Thursday, Oc- day, August 26, 2026. All persons shall be nominated by two tober 8, 2026, between the hours of 3 p.m. and 9 p.m., or take any (2) cooperators. Nominations and biographies for candidates other action they may deem appropriate. If there is still no quorum, must be personally delivered (no mail) only to the Management then existing Directors will continue in the positions until the next Office by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday August 26, 2026. Biographies Annual Meeting and until their successors are elected. shall be limited to 500 words. No additional nominations for candidates to the Board of Directors will be accepted after 5:00 p.m. 4) There will be one (1) vote per apartment by residents who are on Wednesday August 26, 2026. Therefore, it is imperative that stockholders on Friday, August 7, 2026. Attendance for quorum all potential candidates for the Board deliver their nominations purposes shall include personal appearance, attendance proxy or and biographies to the Management Office only and receive voting confirmation of receipt by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday August 26, 2026. Mailed nominations or dropped off nominations other 5) The election will be supervised by an independent Election than at the Management Office will be disregarded. Withdrawal Company. of candidates will only be accepted until 12:00 noon Thursday September 3, 2026. Attempts will be made to remove the name of 6) Candidates must be Stockholders of record on Friday, August the Candidate withdrawing, but the final decision of how to handle 7, 2026, and their primary residence must be Rochdale Village, this will be up to the Election Committee with the advice of Legal Inc. Both being Stockholders and primary residence in Rochdale Counsel. After that time, all nominated candidates must remain on Village must continue for their entire term in order to continue the ballot - except for death of the candidate. Biographies will be serving as Directors. distributed by Management in the Special Election Edition of the Bulletin on or about Friday, September 4, 2026. Each candidate 7) No person shall be eligible to be elected a Director of Rochdale must receive official notice of receipt of his or her Declaration of Village, Inc. who at the time of his or her nomination is delinquent Candidacy by Management and follow the procedures outlined by or in arrears in the payment of carrying charges greater than the the duly appointed Election Committee. equivalent of two months of that person's monthly maintenance or if he or she has ever been removed for the Board. 11) ELECTION COMMITTEE: The Election Committee will handle the drawing for positions on the ballot for all groups in 8) VOTING: Voting for candidates for the Board will be by Absentee the Community Center, at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday August 26, Ballots requested by a cooperator and by machine ballot prepared 2026. Any candidate unable to attend can send a representative by the Election Company, or as provided in paragraph 13. Both with written authorization to draw for him or her. 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Board of Directors Election Procedures (Cont'd.) does not appear personally or through a representative, his or her position will be selected last. The Election Committee will have full authority over compliance with the rules of the election and the By-Laws of the Corporation as they pertain to the election, with the advice of General Counsel. 12) NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND ATTENDANCE BY PROXY: The Election Company will mail to each stockholder (one per apartment) on or about Friday August 28, 2026, the Notice of Annual Meeting and Attendance Proxy. The Attendance Proxy shall be made available by the election company the same day. The attendance proxy shall be returned directly to the Election Company up to 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. It shall designate the Secretary of the Corporation to attend, for the sole purpose of establishing a quorum*. *Notwithstanding the Attendance by Proxy, a shareholder should vote either by a timely submitted Absentee Ballot or in person on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, but will not be counted twice towards a quorum. All proxies and/or Absentee Ballots must be enclosed in the envelope provided for that purpose and the envelope must be signed by the person attending by proxy and contain the Building and Apartment Number. 13) ABSENTEE VOTING: Absentee Ballots will be numbered and may not be reproduced. Absentee Ballots will contain the names of all nominees and proposed By-Law changes. Absentee ballots will be available starting September 7, 2026, and may be picked up at the Management office or hand delivered to a cooperator's residence upon request. The voter must show photo identification such as driver's license, Medicare card or other acceptable photo ID. All such ballots must be received in the office of the Election Company by mail or in person before 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. All Absentee Ballots must be enclosed in the envelope provided for that purpose and the envelope must be signed by the person voting by Absentee Ballot and contain the Building and Apartment Number. Absentee Ballots may be revoked any time up to the close of the balloting by the person voting by machine. 14) CANDIDATES NIGHT: will be Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. as a hybrid meeting in person and/or via Zoom meeting or other acceptable platform. The Election Committee will determine the format for Candidates Night and will assign people as deemed necessary to assist in Candidates Night. 15) CANDIDATES & GROUPS SPONSORING CANDIDATES: may use the building bulletin boards for campaign literature commencing Friday August 28, 2026, and ending Tuesday, October 6, 2026, provided that prior to posting of any campaign literature, copies of same are submitted to the Management Office and notice given as to which bulletin board will be used. Building Community Rooms may be used for campaigning and fundraising activities. The Election Committee shall coordinate the use of the Building Community Rooms with the person(s) in charge of the Community Rooms so that they will be made available to the respective candidates.

No Officers of the Corporation, Board Members or candidates may appear in the Bulletin or the weekly sheets from Thursday, August 27, 2026, through Tuesday, October 6, 2026, excluding any reports they may issue as Officers and the minutes of the Corporation, except for the Special Election Edition and ads they may purchase in the normal course of business. 16) CAMPAIGN STANDARD OF CONDUCT: TThe posting of all campaign signs, literature and other material (posters, gummed stickers, etc.), in Rochdale is prohibited except on personal property with the owner’s permission. Residents, candidates and their supporters may remove any campaign material posted OUTSIDE the bulletin boards as a service to Rochdale Village. Candidates and groups sponsoring candidates are prohibited from removing opposing candidates/ groups literature from bulletin boards. 17) All authorized literature used or distributed by a candidate must have printed on the literature the name and address of the person or organization who issued such literature and in the case of an organization, the name of the Chairperson or President. 18) Campaign literature may be slipped under apartment doors and campaign handouts are permitted. 19) Board Members or candidates are not to be POLL WATCHERS. 20) No candidate or group sponsoring a candidate shall engage in electioneering or other campaign activities within 50 feet of the polling places on Election Day - Wednesday, October 7, 2026, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. or the second day of voting Thursday, October 8, 2026, between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Any electioneering and/or harassment of voters may result in appropriate action by the Election Committee. 21) An election bulletin will be published as soon as practical but no later than two (2) Fridays before the election. The Bulletin Editor shall only accept an election bulletin package from the Manager) Secretary. The bulletin shall contain a sample ballot with the names of the candidates, the day, date, time and place of the balloting; the names, photos and biographies limited to 500 words of each candidate in alphabetical order; (all photos shall be no larger than (2"x 2"); By-Law Amendments, and if space allows, a quote of the previous By-Law which is being changed. 22) This memorandum shall be distributed to all apartments between Wednesday, August 12th and Saturday, August 14th and shall constitute notice to remind cooperators of the Wednesday, August 19th deadline for By-Law Amendments and Wednesday, August 26th deadline for nomination of candidates. The Election Committee may also put out additional notices to the Cooperators, as it deems necessary.

23) ELECTION RESULTS: Unofficial election results will be announced by the Election Company, if a quorum is reached, within approximately one to two hours after the close of the polls, Candidates for election to the Board of Directors may purchase in Rooms 12/13 of the Community Center or such other location advertising space in the Rochdale Village Bulletin and/or Roch- as determined by the Election quorum, the Election Committee will provide further instructions. dale Village Weekly Sheet.

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