Council President· 2014-11-01–2026-11-05 (month-level start: November 2014 first elected to council per oceancitymd.gov/oc/city-hall/mayor-and-city-council/; re-elected 2018 and 2022 cycle; end: organizational meeting Thursday November 5, 2026 after the November 3, 2026 election per oceancitymd.gov/oc/?p=2923, seat elected in 2022 for a staggered 4-year term per oceancitymd.gov/oc/city-hall/form-of-government/)
Matt James
Ocean City
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 35
- Total speaking time
- 4:09:41
- Avg per meeting
- 7:08
- Segments
- 5280
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Top issues during term (3)(Budget)
transportation infrastructure funding
Ocean City likely won’t see new state dollars for drawbridge repairs or replacement this round, leaving the city and possibly other partners to cover future costs or defer work.
beach renourishment funding
The Army Corps is putting up $25.7 million to replace lost sand and shore up the beach economy.
community partnership funding
The city is directly spending $250,000 in taxpayer money on a nonprofit expansion rather than a general city program.
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while James was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Ordinance 2026-19 — FY26 Budget Amendment #2
Ordinance 2026-19 first reading — FY26 Budget Amendment #2
Second Reading - Ordinance 2026-15, FY 2027 Operating Budget
Send FY2027 Proposed Budget to first reading
Voting record (6)(Budget)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.