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FEATURE – Oakmont Central Area Complex Redevelopment Project: Years of Discussion and Planning
After more than a decade of community discussions, committee work, and planning, the Oakmont Village Association (OVA) continues to evaluate a major redesign of the Central Complex—an evolving vision that has most recently culminated in Concept 3: “A Walk in the Park.” The project remains in its concept cost modeling phase, with discussions focusing on…
Read MoreOPINION: My 2025 Endorsements for the OVA Board
I want to share my endorsements for the OVA board election. I am endorsing Tim Nelson, Robert Williams, Karl Turner and Jess Marzak. Here is why: They have all committed to democracy by saying that Oakmont residents should be able to vote on any large expensive projects that the OVA board recommends. The exact amount…
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 MoreWhat’s Next for Oakmont? A Year of LRPC Planning, Proposals, and Community Feedback
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Oakmont Observer plans to follow the Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC), with a goal of keeping the Oakmont community informed about the activities of this important committee, which is responsible for providing the OVA Board with information and advice. This first article is a review of the activities of the past year,…
Read More2025 Candidates Night Summary
This year’s Candidates Night event took place from 6 pm until 8 pm on Wednesday, Feb 19. In addition to in-person attendance, members could view the event via Zoom. 56 questions were submitted, but only 9 were asked at this event, because of the relatively large number of candidates (7) and the lack of time…
Read MoreOPINION: Why Is the OVA Membership Upset With the Board for Withholding Cost Models?
At yesterday’s meeting of the OVA Board of Directors, and in recent chatter on Nextdoor, a rift was evident between the OVA Board and the OVA membership. Members accused the Board of a serious lack of transparency, because the cost models for envisioned capital improvement projects, which were delivered two or three months ago to…
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