Posts Tagged ‘Elections’
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…
Read MoreOPINION: 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…
Read MoreOPINION: My 2025 Endorsements and Evaluations of Candidates for the OVA Board
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…
Read MoreThe Oakmont Observer OVA Board Candidate Survey 2025
In an effort to provide OVA members with useful information on topics of importance to the community, we sent a survey containing four assertions to every candidate, asking them to rate each assertion with an agreement/disagreement score and allowing text explanation of their answers. We are happy to report that five of the seven candidates…
Read MoreOakmont’s Coming Retirement Income Crisis: What You Need to Know
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…
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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,…
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