Ocean City to Hold Special Election for Vacant Council Seat April 21

OCEAN CITY, Md. — The Town of Ocean City will hold a municipal special election on April 21 to fill a vacant seat on the town council, officials announced Monday.

Polling will take place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in the Dockside Exhibit Hall.

Two candidates, Peter Buas and Jeff Heiser, are seeking to fill the open council position.

Voters who wish to cast absentee ballots must submit an application by 4:30 p.m. on April 20. Applications may be dropped off at City Hall or mailed to the Board of Supervisors of Elections of Ocean City through the Office of the City Clerk. Ballot applications are also available online or in person at City Hall.

To assist voters, the town will offer free bus service throughout Election Day. The no-fare service, including ADA transportation for qualified riders, will operate from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. The Coastal Highway “Beach Bus” will run every 30 minutes, with stops located near the convention center along Coastal Highway.

Officials said ADA service will require reservations at least 24 hours in advance.

Residents seeking more information about the election or absentee voting can contact the City Clerk’s Office.