OPA Board election process gets underway

(Feb. 19, 2021) The Ocean Pines Elections Committee has announced important dates for the 2021 election process, including filing and voting deadlines, and dates for two candidate forums.  

This year, two seats on the Board of Directors will be up for election: those currently held by directors Frank Daly and Frank Brown. The seven-member volunteer board is the governing body of Ocean Pines. 

Ocean Pines' Resolution M-06 calls for at least two more candidates than open seats, meaning the Association is seeking four or more candidates in 2021. The deadline to file is by close of business on Monday, May 10.  

“Every spring, Association members have the opportunity to run for election to the Board of Directors,” Elections Committee Chairman Steve Habeger said. “We encourage all interested members to consider this opening to join the policy-making board.” 

Applications are available at the administration building or on the Ocean Pines website at /documents/20124/91011/Candidate-Registration-Form-Approved-9-March-2019-FORM-003.pdf/f12dacaa-13da-6ffc-08e5-1903f5119a89. 

Other important upcoming election dates include: 
 

• Candidate Draw (to determine ballot order and seating during candidate forums) - Friday, June 4 at 10 a.m. Venue TBD 
• First Candidate Forum - Wednesday, June 9 from 7-9 p.m. in the Assateague Room of the Ocean Pines Community Center 
• Second Candidate Forum (if needed) - Saturday, June 19 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Assateague Room of the Ocean Pines Community Center 
• Ballot Deadline - Wednesday, Aug. 11 by close of business 
• Ballots Counted and Vote Totals Announced - Friday, Aug. 13 starting at 10 a.m. Venue TBD 
• Annual Meeting - Saturday, Aug. 14. Time and Venue TBD 

For questions about the election, contact [email protected].