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My 2024 Endorsements for the OVA Board
I endorse Matt Oliver, Heidi Klyn and Jerry Gladstone for the 2024 Oakmont Village Association Board of Directors. I will explain why below. These are my personal endorsements and are not those of The Oakmont Observer, which will not have any official endorsements. Author’s note: When I took the job of Editor of The Oakmont…
Read MoreCentral Oakmont – A Decade in the Making
As we delve into Oakmont’s community dynamics and weigh our options for board candidates, each with their own vision, including the ambitious expansion of Central Oakmont as outlined in the 2030 Project List*, it’s essential to draw upon the valuable insights from the 2015 ‘Voices of Oakmont‘ survey. This extensive effort aimed to capture the myriad…
Read MoreDemocracy in Oakmont: The Roles of Membership Surveys and Votes
In childhood, we all learned to believe in democracy, the fundamental principle that the right of a government to regulate our lives derives from the consent of the governed. A government is democratic only to the extent that decisions made by that government accurately reflect what decisions the voters as a whole would make if…
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 MoreMeet the Candidates – Feb 15, 6 PM
Join candidates Heidi Klyn, Matt Oliver, and Jerry Gladstone, as they hold an exclusive wine and chocolate Meet and Greet event with assistance from the Oakmont Grassroots Organization . This event, taking place on February 15th at 6:00 PM at the East Rec Center, offers residents an opportunity to connect with the candidates and learn…
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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