Ellandra, get involved in your HOA and start contributing. Don’t just watch and complain. Do something positive.
I am a vocal member. The HOA only has 14 properties, and I’m usually one of the 4 people to actually come to the meetings. That one where the guy tried to block me from farming was different, because he had gone around scaremongering with vague warnings about “the future of our neighborhood”. Usually its just me, Mr Chicago, and 2 other guys.