[MotoSook]

Ex-president of the HOA makes it more shameful for her to behave like that. Take pictures and submit a claim with the HOA (if possible) for the repair of the mailbox. I find that folks on some HOA are just people in mundane jobs with mundane lives, and are looking to flex any amount of power they can gain...but when you push back they coward and fold. I think Ms. Ex-P is just clinging on to her Ex-P power and hoping you fold.

Property damage is a crime...by neighbor or by kids vandalizing.

Take pictures and document. Then just simply ask that she clean up and repair the affected area/items. You don't need to play any political games if it's so obvious that she is responsible. If she doesn't then you go on the offensive. Tell her that you are going to hire a crew to clean the area and fix the mailbox and then send her the bill. A broken mailbox may prevent you from getting your mail, and pisses off your mail carrier.

Neighbors seem to think they deserve respect...but just like in all other situations in life...it's earned.