Opinion
“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…
Democrats have exceeded all expectations in this fall’s elections. The result will be a Senate with at least 54 Democrats, and a House with at least 237 Democrats, according to projections by the New York Times as I am writing this. For detailed results, check out: Midterm Elections Live Updates (https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/11/04/us/midterm-election-results-democrats) Expect a continuing struggle…
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…
A new California law will require HOA reserve funding beginning in 2032. Oakmont’s own forecast already shows reserves falling approximately 69% by 2030—even while assuming increasing annual contributions. Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2050 on September 29, 2026, with its new reserve funding requirements beginning January 1, 2032. By that year, Browning’s forecast assumes OVA’s…
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…
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.…
