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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Ocean City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Nor'easter Storm Response Recognition
Council and staff praised Public Works, police, fire and DNR partners for rapid beach cleanup before the Country Calling festival.
National Safe Boating Week
The mayor proclaimed May 16-22 as Safe Boating Week, honoring the Ocean City Power Squadron's 40+ years of boating safety education and free vessel checks.
USPS mail delays in Ocean City
A resident told the council that letters mailed in Ocean City sit overnight — going out once daily at 5 a.m. through Easton and Baltimore — and called it unacceptable for what will soon be Maryland's second-largest city.
Battalion chief pay and shift alignment
The fire department fixed a quirk where battalion chiefs earned comp time on 40-hour pay while working 24-hour shifts, forcing expensive backfilling. They'll now be paid for 45 hours, matching the contract structure.