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What Would Hamilton Do?
(He saw this coming) The Founding Father wanted a strong president — and a way to get rid of the demagogic ones Washington Post | October 20, 2019 President Trump has described the impeachment proceedings as a “coup,” and his White House counsel has termed them “unconstitutional.” This would come as a surprise to Alexander…
Read MoreReport: Oct 15 OVA Board of Directors Meeting
October 15: Update from the preview article published yesterday. Board discussion and actions are shown in italics. OGC update: In response to an Open Forum question, the Board stated that negotiations on the details of the OVA-OGC purchase are continuing, and that only after negotiations are complete and the purchase contract signed will the 90-day…
Read MoreA Fair and Democratic Election?
It has now been over a week since the vote count in one of the most contentious elections in Oakmont history. The result was an overwhelming victory for the OVA Board and for the YES campaign, both of whom campaigned effectively and relentlessly for the 31% dues increase. It was also a shocking disappointment to…
Read MoreChanges And Challenges
A raft of problems facing Oakmont’s 37 sub-associations could threaten the long-term well-being of the community as a whole, according to a report delivered at the July 16 Oakmont Village Association board meeting. (Oakmont News) Lack of funds and manpower imperil Oakmont’s neighborhood associations, the so called sub-HOAs, and could, therefore, endanger the good fortune…
Read MoreThe Healing Of Oakmont
“This is seen in all the issues that have arisen over the past 5 years, and can be unpacked by looking directly at the fears people in Oakmont are driven by; home values, conflict with neighbors, losing a recreational activity, fire etc.” The above comments from a former Oakmont resident, give pause and lead to…
Read MoreThe YES Advocates Have Spoken
YES votes 1,973 to 707 NO votes. The culmination of the August 8th election shows that almost two-thirds of Oakmont’s residents wish to retain golf as an amenity in their village. The monthlong battle for and against the dues increase was fought on both sides vigorously and at times acrimoniously. The YES vote warning against…
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