Mayor· 2006-06-12–2026-11-05 (start: assumed the Mayor's seat June 12, 2006 and has served continuously as mayor since, per oceancitymd.gov/oc/city-hall/mayor-and-city-council/; current two-year term elected November 2024 and ends at the organizational meeting Thursday November 5, 2026 per oceancitymd.gov/oc/?p=2923, mayor elected every 2 years per oceancitymd.gov/oc/city-hall/form-of-government/)
Richard W. Meehan
Ocean City
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 31
- Total speaking time
- 2:58:29
- Avg per meeting
- 5:45
- Segments
- 2494
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Top issues during term (20)
Escapomania escape room conditional use at 13113 Coastal Highway
Delay could push back the business's opening timeline.
Beach Code Enforcement Report
The council funded these enforcement positions earlier this year; exact cost wasn't restated at this meeting.
Regional sports complex land purchase in Berlin
$8.7 million purchase price plus a $250,000 deposit that would have been forfeited if the project advanced past second reading.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Amendment
No direct cost to taxpayers; the ordinance was mandated by the state, and ADUs could expand the town's housing supply for seasonal workers.
Northside Park Living Shoreline project
Low bids came in well under the combined $481,113 budget for both projects.
State-mandated ADU ordinance timeline
No direct town cost identified, though a state-required parking study was considered and dropped for lack of council support.
Racquet Center renovation
Bid figures will be revealed September 29; renovation cost impact isn't yet known.
2026 Special Election Results and Seating of New Council Members
None — this is a procedural certification with no fiscal impact.
Free Bus Passes for Residents
Earlier estimates came in above $300 (context suggests a per-pass figure), but the townwide cost is still being priced out.
Reduced-setback dwelling at 13506 Sinepuxent Avenue
No direct town cost; the decision shapes what can be built on the lot.
Extension of Ocean Sands Hotel redevelopment variances
An extension keeps a Boardwalk redevelopment project viable without new approvals.
Minor setback relief for Assawoman Drive renovation
Approval lets an ongoing full renovation proceed as designed without costly redesign.
AARP Age-Friendly Community designation
No direct cost yet, but the five-year process could require city planner time and possibly additional staffing.
Philadelphia Avenue Flooding Closure Policy
Parking waivers in Runaway Bay and the 'domino effect'
Denial could force homeowners to redesign rebuilds or add parking, potentially slowing the wave of upgrades lifting property values in Runaway Bay.
Rental inspection program efficiency
Inspection staffing added across planning and fire marshal offices; a $100 citation and court-notice confusion was cited by one operator.
Baltimore Avenue Redevelopment and Utility Burial Delay
Burying the lines is required by the fire marshal but is cost-prohibitive for the private owner, so the town/state project is effectively the path forward.
Shoreline and pier construction approvals
The affected neighbor estimated roughly $25,000 to replace his lift with an elevator lift.
Convention Center and Event Strategy
The city expects about $750,000 in revenue this fiscal year plus $1.465 million in matched improvements.
2026 municipal election field confirmed
Each candidate paid the $25 filing fee; the town bears election costs at the convention center.
Decisions during term (307)
Recorded while Meehan was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.