Elections
Elections - Acc
Description
The Elections Committee administers the voting process for the election of members to the Board of Directors. In addition, the Committee shall organize, conduct, and supervise Association sponsored candidate forums; supervise voting at the annual or special meetings of the members of the Association; and organize and supervise voting by the members on referendums.The committee meets as needed during election season.
For meeting time and location, see the committee calendar.
2025 Election
To view facts regarding the upcoming 2025 Board election: 2025 BOD Election FAQ
To view candidate bios: Candidate Bios
Public Statement regarding election process (July 10, 2025):
In connection with the 2025 Board of Directors election cycle, OPA, Inc. wishes to make clear that use of OPA logos and/or venues in campaign materials or ads, which has happened this election season without OPA involvement, does not constitute and should not be construed as any type of endorsement of a candidate by OPA, Inc., or its departments.
OPA, Inc. encourages voters to participate fully in this year’s Board election, including voting “yes” as to the Firehouse referendum question, but this message is to make clear that OPA, Inc., as a corporate entity, does not involve itself for or against particular Board candidates.
Current Committee Members
Jeff Heavner - Board Liaison
Email: [email protected]
Steve Ransdell – Chair
301-537-4408
Email: [email protected]
2nd Term
Term Ends: February 28, 2028
Cheryl Jacobs
410-591-5524
Email: [email protected]
1st Term
Term Ends: June 15, 2027
Rob Keesling
410-336-6535
Email: [email protected]
1st Term
Term Ends: March 28, 2029
Thomas McElroy
443-604-6023
Email: [email protected]
1st Term
Term Ends: December 21, 2027
Marlene Ott
410-430-5743
Email: [email protected]
1st Term
Term Ends: December 21, 2027
Committee Resolution
Committee Meeting Minutes
Committee Agendas and Reports
Committee Meeting Videos
| Meeting Date and Description | Video Link |
|---|---|
| 2026 Candidate Draw | https://youtu.be/ucfUpdGzBZQ |
| July 28, 2025 Elections Committee meeting | https://youtu.be/dubkSasx-m0 |
| May 27, 2025 Elections Committee meeting | https://youtu.be/wkawNZ5QEeM |
| Apr. 28, 2025 Elections Committee meeting | https://youtu.be/DdR69jp0ekU |
| Jan. 27, 2025 Elections Committee meeting | https://youtu.be/d9Hea9ebVMY |
| Nov. 25, 2024 Elections Committee meeting | https://youtu.be/2363qy5ZTqI |
| Oct 29, 2024 Elections Committee meeting | https://youtu.be/e9Rwk1Y-E-M |
| Aug. 26, 2024 Elections Committee meeting | https://youtu.be/uftHt7pTzds |
| 2024 Candidate Forum | https://youtu.be/TIhsyszfGDM |
| 2024 Candidate Draw | https://youtu.be/a0n_Eq2zM3M |
| May 28, 2024 Elections Committee meeting | https://youtu.be/83pLxFYFl1Q |
| May 14, 2024 Elections Committee meeting | https://youtu.be/kN7mzj2C7DE |
| June 9, 2023 Elections Committee meeting | https://youtu.be/T3XRsD6_o14 |
| June 2, 2023 Elections Committee meeting | https://youtu.be/7DUeXjSBIPY |
| 2023 Candidate Draw | https://youtu.be/9ktJvXefoH4 |
| March 10, 2023 Elections Committee meeting | https://youtu.be/jkYceAelKmg |
| Nov. 3, 2022 Elections Committee meeting | https://youtu.be/dJ7K-efIHtc |
| 2021 Referendum vote count | https://youtu.be/bQG1OYrdfUg |
| March 12, 2021 Elections Committee meeting | https://youtu.be/Ju6Bz6y-76w |
| Feb. 12, 2021 Elections Committee meeting | https://youtu.be/2psjfXZbOiQ |

