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The Power of the People
“government of the people, by the people, for the people”—Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address This week’s midterm election reflected concerns about both everyday expenses and the health of our democracy. CNN’s preliminary voter poll placed the economy and democracy at the top of voters’ priorities, while nearly nine in ten said the cost of living helped…
Read MoreCentral Pool Plans: What Changed Since the 2025 Estimate?
A lower price gets our attention. But does it buy the same improvements? In June 2025, then-President Matt Oliver presented a preliminary estimate of $732,500 to renovate the existing Central Pool and patio in place. On October 20, 2026, General Manager Christel Antone presented options totaling roughly $307,000–$401,000 for the pool, deck, cabana and pump…
Read MoreOVA Bylaws Amendments — Revisited
In their October general meeting, the OVA Board of Directors voted to engage legal counsel to pursue a petition with the Sonoma County Superior Court, with the goal of enacting Bylaws amendments identical to those voted on by the OVA membership in this year’s spring election. Text of the Bylaws amendment proposals Bylaws Amendments Pros…
Read MoreThe Oakmont Observer Bibliography
Originally published 2024-01-28, updated 2026-11-05 The list below will eventually contain links to all significant Oakmont Observer articles, in chronological order within each year. Excluded will be, for example, short articles announcing events that have long since passed. As new articles are published, references to them will be added to this list. Numbers in [brackets]…
Read MoreThank you, Leslie Brockman!
If you have taken your grandchildren to Grandparents’ Week or the Easter egg event in Oakmont, chances are you have seen Leslie Brockman busily making sure everyone is having a good time. At the October 20 OVA Board meeting, President Spanier presented Leslie with Oakmont’s first Legacy Award, recognizing her many years of exceptional service.…
Read MoreBerger and Central Pool: Two Costly Projects, Where Is the Coordinated Plan?
Where and when are all these decisions being made by the entire elected Board? Berger and Central Pool both need work. What members have not been shown is a coordinated plan for paying for and completing these two necessary projects. OVA’s October announcements give Berger considerable attention, while the pool’s worn surfaces, decking and cabana…
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