Posts Tagged ‘OVA’
Wildfire Risk, Insurance, and Oakmont’s Financial Future
As Oakmont members consider major financial decisions involving reserves, infrastructure investments, insurance costs, the proposed Berger Center project, and even the potential purchase of an aging OVA office building, there is another issue quietly influencing all of them: wildfire risk. Wildfire risk is often discussed as a homeowner insurance issue. In reality, it is also…
Read MoreBerger Center Is Only One Piece of a Much Larger Financial Puzzle
A Town Hall About More Than Berger The June 8 Berger Center Assessment Project Town Hall was presented as an update on proposed improvements to one of Oakmont’s most important community facilities. By the end of the afternoon, however, the discussion had expanded well beyond Berger Center itself. Residents heard updates not only about Berger…
Read MoreOakmont at a Crossroads: Financial Capacity and the Berger Center Expansion
A System-Wide Analysis of Capital Needs, Debt, and Long-Term Sustainability Introduction Oakmont is entering a period where long-term planning and financial decisions are becoming increasingly interconnected. The proposed Tier 3 expansion of the Berger Center is one of the most significant projects currently under consideration, but it cannot be evaluated in isolation. It comes at…
Read MoreLast Chance to Vote in 2026 OVA Election
The deadline for voting in the 2026 OVA elections (for directors and for Bylaws amendments) was extended by a month. As of this writing, 1720 ballots have been received in the Board of Directors election, and 1662 ballots have been received in the Bylaws amendments election. You have ten days to get your ballots in,…
Read MoreBylaws Amendments Pros and Cons
Over the past week, we have seen passionate arguments for and against each of the proposed OVA Bylaws amendments, but especially with respect to the second proposal, which would make it easier to amend the Bylaws. Those who are not familiar with the subject must find it very confusing. To try to educate any newcomers…
Read MoreOPINION: 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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