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 (10)(Parks Rec)
Racquet Center renovation
Bid figures will be revealed September 29; renovation cost impact isn't yet known.
AARP Age-Friendly Community designation
No direct cost yet, but the five-year process could require city planner time and possibly additional staffing.
Bayside Park concrete failure repair
$123,000, covered by leftover money from other completed capital projects — no new taxpayer appropriation.
Northside Park Softball Field Lighting Purchase
Up to $300,000 in approved spending.
Dogs on the Boardwalk
Minor potential cost for bag stations if adopted.
Racquet Center Redevelopment
Up to $145,000 in design costs, to be financed through future debt issuance.
Art League of Ocean City expansion
City share capped at $309,000, likely from the capital maintenance fund with an FY28 contribution increase to replenish it.
Surfers seek more water time on good-wave days
Eagles Landing golf course project under budget
Comes in $124,851 under the bond allocation, preserving golf course reserves.
Electric scooters on the boardwalk
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
No votes found matching Parks Rec.