Vote For A ChangeEditor:Over the past few months, we have witnessed much moaning, whining, complaining and protest regarding the majority council’s outrageous and arrogant abuse of power as elected members of the Ocean City Council.We have attended the City Council meetings and voiced our displeasure, frustration and anger over the highhanded but legal workings of… Read more »
H20 Event’s Side of the Story Editor:Regarding your recent article talking about our show, I feel that you have a biased view of it and a little insight to our side of the story is necessary. I understand that your readers are locals because you are an Ocean City paper, but when you write an… Read more »
Facts Being TwistedEditor: On Monday, Sept. 26, there was a meeting of the Citizens For Ocean City.At this meeting, the president of the City Council was challenged to define the new direction of the four on the council. Mr. Hall responded with a resounding, “money”.He then described how he and Councilwoman Pillas had, despite fierce… Read more »
Proper Respect Due Editor:The Town of Ocean City officials are due the respect afforded their office. The mayor and each and every council member were elected by a majority of voters who took the time to show up on Election Day. If you did not get out and vote, if you live in Ocean City,… Read more »
Power, Agenda KeyEditor:It was Ocean City Councilman Joe Hall who recently said, if I read it correctly, “We have been very clear since we took power that we have an agenda….”And there it is. Power and agenda. Words that presidents and world leaders often think, but shudder to utter publicly. And only the clueless would… Read more »
Dare Should Be ProudEditor:I do not support the action taken by four members of the council to dismiss City Manager Dennis Dare. This was a vindictive move made without proper justification. To say we need a fresh face and new direction is an insult to the citizens of Ocean City. To end the career of… Read more »
Family Says Bye To OCEditor:I was reading some of the other op/ed letters and there’s a lot of talk about ideas on how to retain a loyal following of returning guests.I used to be one of those loyal visitors that loves Ocean City, but what follows is the reason my family will not be returning.I… Read more »
Resort Commended For Hurricane Decisions Editor:Being in Ocean City while Hurricane Irene was creeping north up the coast was an unforgettable experience. I heeded the mayor’s request to evacuate early Friday morning and I am glad that I did so. It was a very intense time, and upon reflecting back on the events of the… Read more »
Ban Beach SmokingEditor:I feel that it is time for me to speak out on the issue of smoking on the beach. We appreciate the efforts of the council in banning smoking in the parks and recreation areas of Ocean City, but we were very disappointed that smoking was not banned on the beach.My whole family… Read more »
Be Happy With JobsEditor:In response to a recent letter criticizing Ocean City for not giving employee raises in recent years, boohoo, I’m crying for you Ocean City employees.How many of you and how many times have you idolized and voted for your mayor — Meehan, the Hall boys, and the other council people?”Damnocarats” tax and… Read more »