Elections/Dredging/9th Street Corridor: What Happened In Ocean City Politics In 2016?

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Ocean City Considering Shelter Road Recycling Yard For Temporary Solution To Dredging Issues

Litigation over bidding has stalled the $20 million dredging project in Ocean City.

WATCH: Video From Town Hall Dredging Meeting In Ocean City

ACT Engineers provided information on the alternative dewatering method for dredged material that could be used on a short-term basis.

Ocean City Mayor Asks For More Time To Consider Boardwalk Entertainer Legislation

The final vote on the proposed ordinance was originally set for Dec. 29, but the mayor would like to vote on the proposal in January.

Ocean City Patch Letter To The Editor: Comparing Attempts To Control Boardwalk Entertainers To The Yellow Submarine

Steven Fenichel responds to the mayor's comments during the discussion on entertainers Thursday night.

Opposition Remains To Proposed Boardwalk Entertainers Ordinance In Ocean City

2 teens who spoke out against a proposal in March spoke out against the new proposal when it was introduced Thursday night.

Bike Safety, 'Rail Trail' Top Discussion At Fourth Ward Meeting In Ocean City

Tom Heist and Andrew Fasy of Bike OCNJ spoke about a range of topics at the library, according to The Gazette.

College Civic Education Needed For Informed Political Public, Stockton Study Finds

Jennifer Forestal recently conducted a study on an alarming lack of political knowledge among adults.

Message Of Unity In Ocean City In Aftermath Of Presidential Elections

Mayor Jay Gillian, Councilman Keith Hartzell and Fairness In Taxes President Jim Tweed all weighed in on the subject on Thursday.

Not A Loophole: Legislation Doesn't Create Shortcut For Demolition Of Historic Properties In Ocean City, Officials Say

The proposed ordinance gives Ocean City Code Enforcement authority over the maintenance of properties in the Historic District.

Election Day 2016 Results: How Did Cape May And Atlantic Counties Vote In The Presidential Election?

One county went for Trump, but it wasn't the one where he built his casino empire.

Elections 2016: Congressman Frank LoBiondo Votes For Donald Trump After All

LoBiondo previously said he couldn't "vote for a candidate who boasts of sexual assault." LoBiondo also won re-election Tuesday night.

Election Day 2016 Results: Voters Make Final Decision on Casino Expansion Into North Jersey

The proposal called for casinos in two North Jersey counties at least 72 miles from Atlantic City.

S&P Reaffirms Ocean City's AA Bond Rating

The announcement comes as Ocean City prepares to issue $38.8 million in bonds to help pay for infrastructure projects.

Comcast Sets Final Date To Move Office Out Of Ocean City

Councilman Michael DeVlieger said he would like to explore options for cable and internet outside of Comcast.

Ocean City To Receive Grant For Hurricane Sandy Cleanup

The grant covers the final 10 percent of cleanup costs the city put out following the storm, ocnjdaily.com reports.

Congressman Frank LoBiondo Withdraws Support For Donald Trump

LoBiondo says he will write Mike Pence's name in on Nov. 8.

Ocean City Patch Letter To The Editor: A Little Late For Criticism Of Donald Trump's Comments

Steven Fenichel points out Trump's constant "caveman references" and the two-party political system.

Real Estate Firm's Plans For Abandoned Gas Station Among Topics Discussed At Ocean City Town Hall Meeting

Keller Williams purchased the abandoned Exxon gas station for $500,000 earlier this week.

Flooding And Drainage Discussion Highlights Fourth Ward Meeting In Ocean City

The meeting was Bob Barr's first as a councilman representing the ward.

Ocean City Council Puts Funding In Place For Capital Improvements

Council gave final approval Thursday night.

Ocean City May Pursue Open Space Land on Abandoned Properties

Proposed legislation introduced Thursday night would let the city pursue the idea, but not necessarily purchase the properties in question.

Ocean City Earns Best Class Possible for Flood Mitigation: Mayor

Ocean City earned Class 5 distinction in the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System (CRS).

Ocean City Audit Presentation Includes Discussion of Lifeguard Pensions

The city received a "Clean Audit" for 2015.

Ocean City Residents Question Potential Affordable Housing Project

The city held a public meeting on a potential partnership with Habitat for Humanity on Thursday night, June 30.

Ocean City Council Names New President, Swears in Council Members

City Council's reorganization meeting was July 1.

Ocean City Man Inspired by Bernie Sanders Challenging LoBiondo in Second Congressional District

Steven Fenichel is running as an independent in the Nov. 8 general elections.

Ocean City Council Makes Final Decision on Coastal Cottages

The final vote on a proposed ordinance to revoke the concept as a a conditional use in the Drive-In Business (DB) Zone came on Thursday.

Coastal Cottage Discussion to Continue in Ocean City

The issue is once again on the agenda for Thursday night's meeting.

Council Gives Final Approval for Ocean City to Purchase Gas Station

Funds have been set aside, and the deal is pending.

Election 2016: Who Won Council Seats in Ocean City?

There were two contested elections in Ocean City on Tuesday.

Ocean City Takes Step Toward Buying Abandoned Gas Station

City Council approved a proposed ordinance on introduction to purchase the BP Gas Station on 9th Street.

Ocean City Council Unanimously Approves Budget With Slight Tax Increase

Council President Keith Hartzell called the budget the most responsible budget he's seen.

Ocean City Council Taking Pause on Coastal Cottages Pause, Again

The final decision on the proposed ordinance was once again delayed because not all residents have been sent notices.

4 New Pump Stations Planned as Part of Flood Mitigation Project in Ocean City

A senior associate with Michael Baker International provided an update during a town hall meeting Wednesday night.

Ocean City Council to Take More Time on Coastal Cottages, Street Performer Legislation

The proposed Coastal Cottages ordinance will be heard at the April 14 meeting.

Ocean City Council Introduces Adjusted Budget With Smaller Proposed Tax Rate Increase

The change in the budget is due to an increase in the return to taxpayer coming from the library.

Ocean City Business Group Opposing $15 an Hour Minimum Wage

Michele Gillian said the proposed minimum wage would change the look of Ocean City forever.

Ocean City Considers Regulations for Street Performers

The proposed ordinance underwent two amendments and a First Amendment argument before being approved on introduction.

Ocean City Council Puts Funding in Place for Widespread Improvements

Council unanimously approved the bond ordinance at its Feb. 25 meeting.

Draft Budget Breakdown, Library Tax Explained at Ocean City Council Meeting

The $74.2 million draft budget includes a 1.1 cent property tax rate increase.

Who Donated the Most Money to Republican Presidential Campaigns in Atlantic and Cape May Counties?

See who is contributing to the remaining Republican contenders.

Who Donated the Most Money to Democratic Presidential Campaigns in Atlantic and Cape May Counties?

See who is contributing to Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.

Ocean City Council Approves Organic Artificial Turf for Carey Field

The turf is different from the crumb rubber turf the city considered using last year.

Ocean City Mayor Introduces Proposed Budget With Slight Tax Increase

He also delivered his State of the City address, discussed flooding, and defended the hiring of a lobbyist for the dredging project.

Dredging, Flooding Highlight Conversation at Ocean City Council Meeting

Council approved the hiring of a lobbyist to help the dredging program over the next year Thursday night.

Frustrations Remain in Slow, Expensive Dredging Process in Ocean City

Mayor Jay Gillian and ACT Engineering representatives spoke to residents about the $20 million plan Monday night.

$98 Million 5-Year Plan Topic of Ocean City Council Workshop

The city administration unveiled its proposal Tuesday night.