Ocean City Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Rick
Meehan
Rick Meehan, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Ocean City in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Matt James.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Matt James
- 02Rick MeehanYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Rick Meehan has been mayor of Ocean City since 2006 and is a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty. He was elected to the City Council in 1985 and served as Council President for 14 years.
On the record: Rick Meehan
7 sourced01Boardwalk tram2 sourced positions
as reported by OC Today-Dispatch; not a direct quote
Said he wants to bring back Boardwalk tram service and suggested a scaled-down service could be franchised to private operators.
I think if we bring back that can-do attitude, and we do what the public really wants, and we find the right way to do it, we should do it,”
Forum answerOC Today-Dispatch · Oct 15, 2026Link
Said it is time to discuss bringing back the Boardwalk tram and that there are safer options.
I think it’s time, I think the discussion should take place. I think there are new options. There’s safer options.”
Own statement47abc (WMDT) · Oct 13, 2026Link
02Sports complex2 sourced positions
Supports a youth sports complex and called for a reset of the project with new studies and earlier work with neighbors of any site.
Forum answerOC Today-Dispatch · Oct 15, 2026Link
Supported the sports complex project at the August 2026 meeting where the Berlin land purchase failed, and said the process had failed.
Own statementBayside Gazette · Aug 27, 2026Link
03Cost of living1 sourced position
as reported by OC Today-Dispatch; not a direct quote
Pointed to the zero-percent homestead assessment cap, low municipal property taxes and city services when asked about cost of living.
When you really look at the cost, property taxes, I think what you have in Ocean City is an excellent deal.”
Forum answerOC Today-Dispatch · Oct 15, 2026Link
04Tourism1 sourced position
Proposed a strategic planning session with the HMRA and the Chamber of Commerce on declining tourism.
Own statement47abc (WMDT) · Oct 13, 2026Link
05Elections1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor in 2024 (won).
Own statementTown of Ocean CityLink
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