Three seats up for grabs in OP BoD election

Continued from Page 1 only, so far — to throw her hat in the ring for the August elections. Brady is the former publisher of the Bayside Gazette. She has lived in Ocean Pines since 2002. Her father, Dick Brady served six years on the board of directors.

The search for other candidates this year most likely will not involve a Search Committee. Only one person submitted her name as a candidate for appointment to the three-member panel, but candidate Sherrie Clifford was rejected by the board because of her support for the boycott of Ocean Pines amenities by the “Do it for Gavin” supporters. The Search Committee needs three members to be established.

“I do not anticipate having a Search Committee for this upcoming election. Based on past history there has been no impact on the election of not having a Search Committee,” Parks said.

“Unless something changes, [the] candidate deadline is May 15th. Last year most of the candidates waited until that day or the day before to submit their applications,” Linda Martin, the senior executive office manager, said.

“Of course, the secretary of the board needs to verify that all candidates are eligible to run, so all need to be verified prior to the final list being announced.”

In other election preparations, the Communications Committee has launched a sign contest to help promote the August elections.

“We hope our homeowners and residents will show off their artistic talents and send us their best work!” Committee Chairperson Cheryl Jacobs said.

“The committee feels strongly about increasing voter turnout in Ocean Pines, and we believe this is a fun and, hopefully, effective way to help spread the word for the upcoming board election.”

Sign submissions may be sent to Jenny Cropper-Rines at jcrines@gmail.com. All submissions must be received by May 15.

Submissions must be in either jpg, png, or pdf formats.

Homeowners and residents are asked to design an 18 x 24-inch lawn sign. The contest is open to all age groups.

The winning sign or signs will be announced by the Communications

Committee on June 2. The winner will receive a $100 Yacht Club gift card.

Winning signs will be displayed around the community as part of the voter turnout effort.

Important Upcoming Election Dates Include:

Eligible Candidate Draw and Workshop (to determine ballot order and seating during candidate forums) – Friday, June 2 at 2 p.m. in the Blue Room of the Administration Building.

Voter eligibility deadline –Wednesday, July 6.

First Candidate Forum – TBD

Second Candidate Forum – TBD

Ballot deadline – Wednesday, Aug. 9 by 4 p.m.

Ballots counted and vote totals announced – Friday, Aug 11

Annual Meeting – Saturday, Aug. 12.