John Latham campaigns for seat on Ocean Pines board

By Cindy Hoffman Staff Writer

(May 12, 2023) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors election is beginning to take shape, although just two candidates are vying for one of three seats up for grabs this summer.

So far, John Latham, 59, and Elaine Brady are the only two candidates in the race to fill vacancies created by the departures of Directors Doug Parks and Colette Horn because of term limits, and Director Frank Daly, who is moving to Florida.

Latham threw his hat into the ring last month, following Elaine Brady, who filed her candidacy a month earlier. The deadline to file for election is next Monday.

“I have been a homeowner in

Ocean Pines since 2013,” Latham said last week. “In 2021, my wife and I decided to make Ocean Pines our full-time residence, as we love everything about the community.”

They previously resided in Pasadena, Maryland.

“I have been a volunteer for 20 plus years and knew I wanted to continue my passion for service in my community. I am the current president of the Marina Village Condominium Association which allows me to utilize my business and leadership skills to help control costs for our owners and make sure we address the safety, aesthetics and value of our properties.

“I also serve on the OPA Marine Activities Advisory Committee and assisted in recommending the upgrades at the Mumford’s boat ramp last year which resulted in much needed improvements to the ramp

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