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What residents are talking about in Ocean City public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

50 topics12 news items
Budget

Fiscal Year 2026 auditor's report

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Business Jobs

SCAPEX, LLC / Escapomania escape room conditional use

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Development

Olympic I Apartments / Ocean Sands Hotel site plan extension

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Public Safety

Event branding and rental inspections

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Zoning

ADU ordinance compliance

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Parks Rec

AARP Age-Friendly Community Network

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Zoning

ADU zoning amendment

1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Public Safety

Philadelphia Avenue flooding closures

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Budget

Free resident bus passes

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Development

Bull on the Beach pergola / 94th Street traffic safety

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 24, 2026
Zoning

PW 26-050 — 805 Penguin Drive pier

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 10, 2026
Zoning

BZA 2748 parking exception

4 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed Aug 27, 2026
Development

BZA 2750 yard exception

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 27, 2026
Public Safety

Firefighter GPS tracking program

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
Development

Sports complex outcome

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
Development

Kyma hotel project

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
Business Jobs

E-Volution Expo

1 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
Public Safety

Homelessness in parks

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
Development

Sports complex location

2 supportive11 opposed
15 commentsLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
Development

PW 26-036 — Harbour Island bulkheading

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 13, 2026
Development

PW 26-042 — pier replacement at 312 Talbot Street

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 13, 2026
Development

Sports Complex

1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Parks Rec

Art League expansion funding

3 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Jul 28, 2026
Development

PW 26-032 boat lift placement

1 commentLast discussed Jul 9, 2026
Public Safety

Fourth of July public safety and Kaima sidewalk project

1 commentLast discussed Jul 6, 2026
Public Safety

Teen pop-up mobs downtown

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 6, 2026
Roads

Traffic signal operation and county government access

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 6, 2026
Roads

Coastal Highway left-turn safety

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 6, 2026
Zoning

Charter Amendment C-401 residency requirements

1 supportive2 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Jul 6, 2026
Parks Rec

Electric scooters on the boardwalk

1 commentLast discussed Jul 6, 2026
Roads

Kyma sidewalk closure

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 30, 2026
Budget

Employee tuition assistance

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 30, 2026
Public Safety

Sign obstruction at 26th Street and Bayshore Drive

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 25, 2026
Public Safety

$90 bicycle ticket for J-1 student

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 1, 2026
Public Safety

Consistent code enforcement

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 1, 2026
Zoning

Third Street church zoning matter

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 1, 2026
Public Safety

Community safety and boardwalk conditions

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 1, 2026
Public Safety

Consistency in enforcement

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 1, 2026
Parks Rec

Surfing beach regulations

2 commentsLast discussed Jun 1, 2026
Parks Rec

Surf access

2 commentsLast discussed Jun 1, 2026
Taxes Budget

Parking, police vehicles, and electric fleet

1 commentLast discussed Jun 1, 2026
Public Safety

Bicycle regulations and J-1 student ticket

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 1, 2026
Zoning

Third Street church zoning enforcement

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 1, 2026
Taxes Budget

Parking, police vehicles, and EV fleet

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 1, 2026
Zoning

Residency requirements and rental license provision

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed May 26, 2026
Zoning

Residency requirements and candidate qualifications

1 opposed1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed May 26, 2026
Environment

Plant Grants Program

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 18, 2026
Budget

FY 2027 Budget and Tax Rate

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed May 18, 2026
Parks Rec

Dogs on the Boardwalk

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 18, 2026
Zoning

Occupancy Inspections and Den Conversions

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 18, 2026

In the news

12 articles

Recent coverage of Ocean City from local and regional media.

Town of Ocean City Newsmunicipal election results

Town of Ocean City Municipal Election Results Announced

Ocean City, MD – (November 3, 2026): The Town of Ocean City held its municipal election on Tuesday, November 3, in conjunction with the gubernatorial election. The polls were open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. ...

Nov 4, 2026
Town of Ocean City Newspolitical mailer over storm damage assessment

Statements in Response to Aerial Storm Damage Assessment Postcard Mailer

Statement from City Manager Terry McGean: “The Town of Ocean City is aware of a political mailer circulating regarding Council President Matt James and his participation in an aerial storm damage assessment following the September nor’easter. At no t...

Nov 1, 2026
Town of Ocean City Newswater system hydrant flushing

Fall Hydrant Flushing to begin on Sunday, November 1

Ocean City, Maryland – (October 28, 2026): The Town of Ocean City’s Public Works Department will begin conducting the fall hydrant flushing of the water system beginning Sunday, November 1. The hydrant flushing, which is done bi-annually, will progr...

Oct 28, 2026
WBOC TVcoastal flooding

Ocean City experiences flooding while Sunfest kicks off

Ocean City experiences flooding while Sunfest kicks off WBOC TV

Oct 22, 2026
Baltimore Sunmusic festival event announcement

Boardwalk Rock returns to Ocean City in 2027 with Iron Maiden, Korn

Boardwalk Rock returns to Ocean City in 2027 with Iron Maiden, Korn Baltimore Sun

Oct 20, 2026
Baltimore Sunpublic safety and event enforcement

Ocean City Cruisin arrests more than double; Bike Week traffic stops surge

Ocean City Cruisin arrests more than double; Bike Week traffic stops surge Baltimore Sun

Oct 20, 2026
The Maritime Executiveoffshore wind regulatory dispute

Trump Administration Asks Court to Remand Second Offshore Wind Approval

Trump Administration Asks Court to Remand Second Offshore Wind Approval The Maritime Executive

Oct 19, 2026
WBOC TVpublic transit

Potential free bus passes for Ocean City residents being discussed | Latest News

Potential free bus passes for Ocean City residents being discussed | Latest News WBOC TV

Oct 19, 2026
Maryland Mattersoffshore wind permitting

Trump administration asks to reconsider Ocean City offshore wind permit

Trump administration asks to reconsider Ocean City offshore wind permit Maryland Matters

Oct 16, 2026
WMDTmayoral election candidate profiles

Meet the Candidates: Ocean City Mayor - 47abc

Meet the Candidates: Ocean City Mayor - 47abc WMDT

Oct 13, 2026
WBOC TVspecial event zone / public safety

Ocean City police prepare for Endless Summer Cruisin’ with Special Event Zone

Ocean City police prepare for Endless Summer Cruisin’ with Special Event Zone WBOC TV

Oct 13, 2026
Town of Ocean City Newsmunicipal election

Town of Ocean City Municipal Election being held on November 3

Ocean City, MD – (October 13, 2026): The Town of Ocean City is holding the Municipal Election in conjunction with the Gubernational Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. Registere...

Oct 13, 2026