Spanier Takes Charge of OGC Issue

Editor’s Note:  As we were preparing to publish this article the OGC announced that their member vote to approve the $750 per member assessment successfully passed.  This vote likely removes the immediate need for OVA financial assistance to OGC.  However, it does not change the fact that this was seriously considered, may still be on…

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It is time to face reality

Dear Editor: Oakmont needs to face the reality of our current lifestyles.   Golf while a core constituent of Oakmont past is unlikely to be important now and into the future.   We need to downsize this feature before it bankrupts the community.   My suggestion is to design and construct a “premium” golf course…

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Golf Course Committee Notes

Recent Update on OGC From a report on the February 26th Golf Club Committee meeting, it appears that the OGC has yet to be listed by the brokerage handling the sale.  Committee Chair Tom Kendrick said that when the OGC is listed for sale, the offers and financial particulars of the sale will be public.…

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Oakmont Observer Seeking a Diversity of Voices and Opinions

The Oakmont Observer accepts opinion articles on any community-related topic for the Opinion page or as Letters to the Editor. Our coverage extends beyond OVA policy, politics and governance.  We accept a diversity of voices and opinions about a range of topics and invite you to submit an opinion/perspective piece on any topic of interest.

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Oakmont Forum Questions for Candidates

As has been previously reported, the Oakmont Forum Club held a brainstorming session on January 29 to come up with questions to be suggested for the February 19 Candidates’ Night event, and subsequently provided an on-line poll for OVA residents to suggest and vote on the candidate questions. This article will report on the results…

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REBUTTAL: Do Membership Votes on Big Decisions Make Sense?

The fundamental concept is simple:  Any change in OVA property that is large enough to be considered a significant change in the nature of Oakmont, should be subject to the explicit consent of those who will fund it and who must live with the results. In the January 15 issue of the Oakmont News, in…

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