Posts by Deborah Quam
Strategies for Increasing Oakmont Community Engagement
Editor’s Note: The following message was sent by the author as an Email to the OVA Board, Treasurer and General Manager. It is a response to the issue raised in Tuesday’s Board meeting by director Matt Oliver. Dear OVA General Manager, Treasurer and Members of the Board: Re: Question of Concern Expressed by Board Members…
Read MoreFreezing Out Dissent in a Community Election
Political figures at the community level often frame criticism of their voting record and policies as “personal attacks” for important strategic reasons. This strategy can serve as a diversionary tactic. It shifts the focus from the objective and substantive issues that interest the community, such as a candidate’s on-the-record statements, voting record or policy positions,…
Read MoreOakmont Village: Our Community at a Crossroads
As residents of Oakmont Village, we find ourselves standing at a pivotal moment in the history of our community. Recent developments have illuminated a pressing issue that demands our immediate attention—the escalating Oakmont Village Association (OVA) dues and the potential for costly assessments that could irreparably change the fabric of our neighborhood. According to a…
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