Posts by Oakmont Observer
FAQ: How Much Can OVA Dues Finance?
The purpose of this article is to provide some facts concerning how much OVA could borrow as a function of dues impact and other factors (interest, term, etc). It does not address how difficult it might be for OVA to find a lender, or whether or not such a loan should be considered. Specific questions…
Read MoreOVA Board Candidate – Karl Turner III
by Karl Turner III * Hello, my name is Karl Turner, and I am running for the OVA Board of Directors. You may know me as the retired chef who has taught culinary classes locally. My candidacy differs from others due to my extensive experience managing large-scale culinary operations, including Executive Chef roles at prestigious…
Read MoreThe Oakmont Observer OVA Board Candidate Survey 2025
In an effort to provide OVA members with useful information on topics of importance to the community, we sent a survey containing four assertions to every candidate, asking them to rate each assertion with an agreement/disagreement score and allowing text explanation of their answers. We are happy to report that five of the seven candidates…
Read MoreOakmont’s Coming Retirement Income Crisis: What You Need to Know
By Timothy Nelson * Hello Oakmont folks! OVA Board Candidate Timothy Nelson here. Let’s talk about something super important – our retirement income. According to the latest American Community Survey, Oakmont is a middle-class neighborhood with a median income of $93,262 per resident. But here is the kicker: 40% of our homeowners have incomes below…
Read MoreSonoma Area Fire Evacuation (SAFE) Study
Below is a press release from the Valley of the Moon Alliance (VOTMA). The SAFE study is professionally done, includes Oakmont, and models traffic during an evacuation, showing highway 12 average speeds down to one or two miles per hour for multiple hours. For more information, go to the VOTMA website or download the full…
Read MoreFriends of Trione-Annadel Annual Gala
It has been a busy year here at Friends of Trione Annadel. We funded our first large trail project, improving Lawndale Trailhead. It reduced erosion, improved safety and made the trail easier to walk or ride. We also funded several volunteer work days in Trione Annadel State Park. Both of those were done with Redwood…
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