Pocomoke goes to polls on Tuesday; Filing ends today in Snow Hill, vote on May 1

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor

(March 29, 2018) Today, Thursday, is the deadline to file for office for the Snow Hill municipal election on May 1.

The town announced last week the deadline would move up one day because of the Good Friday holiday. Snow Hill residents who wish to run for municipal office must turn in paperwork by 4:30 p.m.

Two seats are up for grabs, mayor and eastern district councilperson.

Mayor Charlie Dorman faces Brian Gilliland in that contest, while Councilwoman Alison Cook had no competition as of Wednesday.

The filing deadline in Pocomoke has already passed, with only incumbent Councilwoman Esther Troast filing in District 5.

District 4 Councilman Brian Hirshman announced in January he would not seek another term in office. Two men, Todd Nock and Ryan Hurley, have filed for his seat.

The Pocomoke City election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 3 at the Pocomoke Library on Market Street. Winning candidates will take office April 9 to serve a three-year term.

Those wishing to run for the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors have until May 10 to file. Candidates must be homeowners in good standing, meaning assessments are paid up to date.

Three seats on the board will be on the ballot this year and two incumbents, Cheryl Jacobs and Tom Herrick, said they would not seek reelection. Director Ted Moroney has not yet decided if he will run.

Per Ocean Pines bylaws, this election must have at least five candidates, or two more than there are vacancies on the board. As of press time, only two candidates had submitted paperwork.

Certified candidates will be announced on June 1 and forums are scheduled on June 20 and July 14.

Mailed ballots are due Aug. 8 and will be counted and announced on Aug. 10. Votes will be certified during the annual meeting on Aug. 10.

Berlin is scheduled to hold its municipal election in October, with an August filing deadline, according to Laura Allen, town administrator. The seats currently occupied by Troy Purnell, Thom Gulyas and Dean Burrell are up for election.