OPINION: My Endorsements for the 2026 OVA Election

On my 2026 OVA Ballot, I will be voting in favor of both Bylaws Amendments, and I urge everyone reading this to do the same – in a very real sense, Oakmont’s future depends on it! In the directors election, I will be voting for: Matt Oliver, Greg Darcy and Josh Axelrod. I will not…

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2026 OVA Candidates Night

This year’s Candidates Night event took place from 5 pm until 7:15 pm on Wednesday, Feb 18. In addition to in-person attendance, members could view the event via Zoom. Forty questions were submitted, but only twelve were asked at this event, in order to reduce redundancy and for the event to fit within a bit…

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VOTE YOUR CONSCIENCE for a new OVA Board of Directors

If you have not already done so, you should receive your new, complete election packet, including a YELLOW ballot, today or tomorrow.  If you wish to have a voice in Oakmont affairs, you MUST vote using the new yellow ballot — none of the earlier blue ballots will be counted. The month-long delay has given…

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OPINION: 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…

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OPINION: Political Divides in Oakmont

This article identifies two major divides in Oakmont politics, which I call Maintainer vs Builder, and anti-democrat vs democrat (I use lower case to make it clear that I am not talking about the Democratic Party or its principles or members). If these are key issues for you, I suggest you read on, decide where…

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OVA 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…

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