Posts by Deborah Quam
Oakmont’s Golf Enterprise: Who Benefits, Who Pays and Who Carries the Risk
Oakmont members financed the purchase of the golf properties, continue paying acquisition debt and support the commercial operator through monthly dues. Now OVA is assuming additional property expenses while continuing those operating subsidies. Yet members have never been shown a reserve study for the golf-course properties. That missing information belongs at the center of the…
Read MoreThe Power of the People
“government of the people, by the people, for the people”—Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address This week’s midterm election reflected concerns about both everyday expenses and the health of our democracy. CNN’s preliminary voter poll placed the economy and democracy at the top of voters’ priorities, while nearly nine in ten said the cost of living helped…
Read MoreCentral Pool Plans: What Changed Since the 2025 Estimate?
A lower price gets our attention. But does it buy the same improvements? In June 2025, then-President Matt Oliver presented a preliminary estimate of $732,500 to renovate the existing Central Pool and patio in place. On October 20, 2026, General Manager Christel Antone presented options totaling roughly $307,000–$401,000 for the pool, deck, cabana and pump…
Read MoreNew HOA Reserve Law: Oakmont’s Forecast Deserves a Closer Look
A new California law will require HOA reserve funding beginning in 2032. Oakmont’s own forecast already shows reserves falling approximately 69% by 2030—even while assuming increasing annual contributions. Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2050 on September 29, 2026, with its new reserve funding requirements beginning January 1, 2032. By that year, Browning’s forecast assumes OVA’s…
Read MoreThank you, Leslie Brockman!
If you have taken your grandchildren to Grandparents’ Week or the Easter egg event in Oakmont, chances are you have seen Leslie Brockman busily making sure everyone is having a good time. At the October 20 OVA Board meeting, President Spanier presented Leslie with Oakmont’s first Legacy Award, recognizing her many years of exceptional service.…
Read MoreLet’s Ride! Take SMART to Lunch, Shopping or a Day by the Bay
Looking for a day out without spending the whole day behind the wheel? The SMART train offers Oakmont residents several possibilities, from lunch and shopping in a North Bay downtown to a ferry ride across the Bay to San Francisco. Go with friends, take visiting family or bring the grandchildren. Pick a destination, check the…
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