I am excited to announce my candidacy for the OVA Board of Directors. I offer a wealth of relevant experience, a plan to better secure our financial future, and affection for our community.
My mission will be to respect the changing financial and personal needs of all Oakmont members and to support them in living with respect and dignity in their own homes for as long as they wish.
Oakmont is a middle-class neighborhood. According to the 2023 United States American Community Survey, 40% of OVA homeowners have yearly incomes below $75,000. Over 12% of our men and 38% of our women live alone, with many of the latter facing significant financial challenges. Women receive, on average, one-third less retirement income than men. They are vulnerable to financial insecurity, especially when inflation erodes their purchasing power. I promise to be mindful of this and vote to spend OVA’s money responsibly.
As an attorney for 40+ years, I understand the importance of updating Oakmont’s Bylaws and CC&R’s. I promise to fight to amend the OVA Bylaws to require majority of the membership approval before OVA can borrow large sums of money.
As a retired CPA with a Master’s Degree in Taxation, I am well equipped, if elected by the Board to serve as OVA’s Treasurer, to ensure that our financial records are meticulously reviewed so other Board members can focus on matters within their own expertise.
Having served on the Oakmont 2030 Sub-HOA Committee, I understand the unique interests of Oakmont’s 37 Sub-HOAs, representing 42% of OVA’s members. I believe past OVA Boards have neglected these interests and am committed to addressing them. I promise to work to convince the OVA Board to establish a Sub-HOA Standing Committee.
I look forward to earning the opportunity to serve you.