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Sonoma Area Fire Evacuation (SAFE) Study
Below is a press release from the Valley of the Moon Alliance (VOTMA). The SAFE study is professionally done, includes Oakmont, and models traffic during an evacuation, showing highway 12 average speeds down to one or two miles per hour for multiple hours. For more information, go to the VOTMA website or download the full…
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Community Matters by Deborah
Making Candidates Night Work for the Community
Mark Twain said, “History never repeats itself, but it does often rhyme.” And here in Oakmont, the rhyme goes like this: keep things controlled, keep things contained, and keep the community at arm’s length. A well-run Candidates Night isn’t just a formality – it’s a critical tool for voter education and accountability. To be effective,…
Read MoreOVA Governing Documents Progress Report – 2025 February 4
The OVA Governing Documents Ad Hoc Committee (renamed from the Bylaws Ad Hoc Committee) meets on the first Tuesday of each month (except March when it is second Tuesday?) at 1 pm in Suite B of the OVA offices. The Committee web page, with links to all posted agendas and meeting minutes, can be found…
Read MoreOVA Board Meeting Notes – 2025 January
Originally published 2025-01-17, updated 2025-01-21 On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the Oakmont Village Association (OVA) Board of Directors held its regular monthly meeting. OVA members may view the agenda and meeting packet here and instructions for joining the meeting via Zoom here. The purpose of this article is to encourage OVA members to attend the…
Read MoreOVA Board Meeting Notes – 2024 December
Originally published 2024-12-13, updated 2024-12-18 — See addendum below. On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, the Oakmont Village Association (OVA) Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting. OVA members may view the agenda and meeting packet here and instructions for joining the meeting via Zoom here. The purpose of this article is to encourage…
Read MoreOPINION: Building Better Communication: Solutions for a More Engaged and Responsive OVA Community
When OVA leadership fails to communicate effectively with residents, it creates a rift that undermines trust and fosters frustration throughout the community. One of the biggest issues occurs when multi-million-dollar project planning is launched without fully understanding or considering residents’ preferences. An objective survey of all homeowners should have been the priority before initiating any…
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