Features
A 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…
Read MoreReasons & Consequences of Voting Against Dues Increase Related to OGC Purchase
Observer Note: The following news release was submitted by the Oakmont Alliance. On Wednesday, July 31, the Oakmont Alliance sponsored an open meeting in East Rec to present and discuss reasons for voting against the proposed Oakmont Village Association 30.7% dues increase, and the consequences should the dues increase be defeated. Although OVA refused to…
Read MoreOakmont Golf Club: What is the Appropriate risk for OVA?
Any real estate or business sale is always open for negotiations and changes, but there must be some basic parameters for a buyer to follow. Primarily, if the OGC sales contract does not require a continuation of golf for a specified duration, control of the land would then be the only reason to vote YES…
Read More