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 (18)(Development)
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.
Shoreline and pier construction approvals
The affected neighbor estimated roughly $25,000 to replace his lift with an elevator lift.
Lazy Lizard Off-Site Parking Reconfiguration
Improvements funded privately; the declaration of restrictive covenants must be recorded before building permits are finalized.
special event zone / public safety
The city will spend extra on police and traffic control, while local businesses may see a weekend boost and violators could face fines.
Marine construction permits for waterfront properties
The affected neighbor estimated roughly $25,000 to replace his lift with an elevator lift.
Tandem parking for 66-unit condominium at 14501 Coastal Highway
Developers must now redesign the project — possibly a taller building with a parking deck — before it can move to the Planning Commission.
Diakonia Supportive Living Campus funding request
$10,000 requested, not yet funded.
Potential Real Property Acquisition at 205-211 Philadelphia Avenue
The town had offered slightly above appraised value (which factored in about $101,000 in demolition and asbestos costs); the owner's new ask is higher.
Construction Site Appearance and Screening Enforcement
Atlantic Edge Condo Project Phasing
Phasing could spread construction activity and its neighborhood impacts over a longer period.
Talbot Street pier exceeds code limit
The property owner bears construction and dredging costs; no town funds are involved.
Majestic Hotel redevelopment timeline
A major hotel redevelopment on a prime Boardwalk corner could boost tourism and the town's tax base.
Assawoman Drive Duplex Lot Split
Not specified in the available materials.
TEDx and Tesla light show events
If you're driving in, budget extra time and watch for fines—extra enforcement can mean costly tickets.
special event zone designation
The city may absorb costs for signs and enforcement, while drivers could face tickets or towing fees and nearby businesses may get a boost from event traffic.
Downtown Revitalization and OCDC Partnership
OCDC has invested $4.5 million in grants leveraged into $46.75 million of private investment.
Embers Restaurant deck enclosure and parking recalculation
Embers would have avoided needing 15 more parking spaces; no cost to taxpayers.
Decisions during term (3)
Recorded while Meehan was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.