By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer

(June 15, 2023) The Ocean Pines Association Election Committee members met on Friday to discuss the election process.

“We have a terrific slate of people here,” Chairman Tom Piatti said of the candidates.

“One of the best groups of candidates and most knowledgeable that we have had in the 25 years that I have been here,” George Alston said.

The committee discussed the forum set for June 21. Each candidate will be given three minutes for their introduction, two minutes to respond to each question, and three minutes for a closing statement.

Committee member Tom Schwartz was chosen as the announcer, who will ask questions of the candidates. Candidates will not be asked the same questions.

It was decided that the committee will make a list of the questions that are submitted in advance and they will be picked out of a hat.

For the first time, candidates will also be asked questions from the audience.

Residents can submit questions in advance for the forum by emailing elections@oceanpines.org.

Residents will need their Ocean Pines ID to attend the forum in person.

The candidate forum will be held at 6 p.m., June 21, at the Golf Clubhouse. The forum will be recorded and available via Facebook and YouTube for those who cannot attend in person.

Residents are reminded to update their contact information through the portal on the Ocean Pines website, go into the administration building, or email at member@oceanpines.org.