Opinion
When I receive my OVA ballot, I intend to vote for: Robert Williams, Tim Nelson, Karl Turner and Jess Marzak. If I had reservations about any of these, I would consider voting for John DeGroot. I will not be voting for Jeff Neuman or Neill Ray. Author’s note: When I took the job of Editor…
Dear Oakmont Observer, I am not convinced that the entire “Oakmont membership is upset” with the BOD, since there are those who think that a major revamp of Oakmont is the best way to increase values or recruit new residents. I am, however, convinced that a large segment of the membership is confused and concerned…
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…
Originally published 2025-02-16, updated 2025-02-18 On Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 1 pm, the Oakmont Village Association (OVA) Board of Directors held its regular monthly meeting in the Berger Auditorium. OVA members may view the agenda and meeting packet here and may view the video of the meeting here. The purpose of this article is…
The following image is from a 2018 OVA Board campaign flyer. It is interesting how little the issues have changed in seven years! As in every Board election, the future of Oakmont is at stake in this year’s election, and with it, your future ability to enjoy and afford living here. Take heed – learn…
By Timothy Nelson * Hello Oakmont folks! OVA Board Candidate Timothy Nelson here. Let’s talk about something super important – our retirement income. According to the latest American Community Survey, Oakmont is a middle-class neighborhood with a median income of $93,262 per resident. But here is the kicker: 40% of our homeowners have incomes below…
