Council Member· 2026-05-12–2028-11-01 (start: sworn in Tuesday May 12, 2026 after the May 8, 2026 special election per oceancitymd.gov special election results release; month-level end: November 2028, filling a seat from the 2024 cycle whose staggered 4-year term ends then per oceancitymd.gov/oc/city-hall/form-of-government/, the release does not state the end)
Peter S. Buas
Ocean City
No biography on file yet.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 4:47
- Avg per meeting
- 1:12
- Segments
- 62
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Top issues during term (8)(Environment)
Northside Park Living Shoreline project
Low bids came in well under the combined $481,113 budget for both projects.
storm damage assessment
The storm means unexpected cleanup and beach repair costs for the city, plus lost festival revenue for organizers and local businesses.
2026 Beauty Spot Awards
water system hydrant flushing
There’s no direct cost to residents—just possible short-term inconvenience if you’re doing laundry or need clear water right away.
coastal flooding
Flooding like this can hammer local businesses through lost tourism and closures, while the city faces cleanup, road repair, and emergency response costs.
storm flooding
Flooded roads mean cleanup costs, lost business, and possible property damage—plus emergency response bills.
storm cleanup and flood damage
The storm means real cleanup bills and flood damage costs, plus road closures that can pinch local businesses and travel.
Sunset Island shoreline stabilization and salt marsh habitat
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Buas was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Environment.
Voting record (0)(Environment)
No votes found matching Environment.