Three meet in OPA Board candidate forum

(June 17, 2020) Three candidates up for two seats on the Ocean Pines Board met during a virtual forum on Wednesday night.

Candidates answered questions on topics ranging from cell service and replacing the old crabbing pier, to tackling future capital projects and how Ocean Pines might approach life after COVID-19. 

Running this year are incumbents Colette Horn and Doug Parks, and newcomer Stuart Lakernick.

Elections Committee Chairman Steve Habeger weighed in on the importance of voting in this year’s election. Habeger and the committee hosted the forum. 

“Our goal is to mail ballots to eligible voters the week of July 6 and all ballots must be received — repeat, received — by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5,” Habeger said. “Remember, your vote counts and, to make sure your vote counts, please make sure your ballot is received by the deadline of Aug. 5.  

To view a video of the forum, visit https://youtu.be/sdWZUVafLEY.