I endorse President Stuart Lakernick, Treasurer Monica Rakowski and Director Steve Jacobs for re-election in the 2025 Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors election. This Board has proven its ability to address matters of policy and the promotion of Ocean Pines. The list of accomplishments is long and beneficial.

For most issues, we have purposely worked together to SIMPLY support our General Manager to get things done in support of his strategic and tactical plans. Simple in respect to recognizing and respecting leadership and not complicating governance.

Our chemistry in support of simplicity has resulted in unprecedented positive financial performance, one of the safest communities to live and play in Maryland, a balanced and healthy attention to infrastructure, ready to withstand a professional reserve study, destination amenities enhancing the enjoyment of our desired and valuable way of life and like-minded champions of community issues. Each of these incumbents brings unique leadership ingredients that have resulted in a recipe of success:

• President Lakernick brings a true love of everything Ocean Pines. Association Members can often see Stuart promoting our amenities and activities in photos and videos. Stuart brings a keen entrepreneurial get it done discipline.

• Treasurer Rakowski brings a deep love of family and ensures everyone feels included in decision making. Her corporate experience brand also promotes the get it done attitude.

• Director Jacobs brings his D.C. experience, advocating for a broad range of opinions in the decision-making process.

It is a pleasure to work with these three and the entire Board of Directors. Together, we are:

• Bullish on the future success of the Pines.
• Happy supporters of the General Manager’s management plan.
• Embracing a simple get it done philosophy.

I ask each lot owner to:

• Cast your vote in the 2025 Board of Directors election.
• Vote YES on the referendum to build a new Southside Fire Station.
• Vote for Stuart, Monica, and Steve.

I support the incumbents and invite each of the incumbents to place a candidate sign in my front yard, bursting with pollinator flowers.

God bless America, Maryland, the Pines, and our candidates.