Today, I published a statement on why full-time leadership matters. Rather than engage with the substance of my message, some have turned to anonymous attacks filled with misinformation. Platforms, like Get Involved, which permit unverified anonymous comments, often originating from the same sources behind a disreputable hate site, undermine the respectful dialogue Ocean Pines deserves. When board members continue to participate on the hate site by “liking” posts, it calls their commitment to constructive governance into question.

The volume of falsehoods being directed at me is staggering. Each claim is easily disproven, yet they persist in lies, vulgar, childish language that distracts from genuine debate. I am deeply disappointed, and frankly embarrassed, that our residents must endure this level of discourse.

For anyone wondering what prompted this latest round of attacks, here is the post I shared today.

Being Present: Why Full-Time Leadership Matters
I’ve called Ocean Pines home for 23 years. In those early days, my young sons and I spent our summers here--from mid-June until school began and I went back to teaching. I understand the part-time resident’s perspective: you pay the same HOA fees, yet can’t enjoy everything year-round. I’ve always stood up for your interests, advocating for better meeting times, hybrid comments and fair membership prices, even before I became a full-time neighbor and volunteer.

It’s important to note that serving on the Board of Directors isn’t just an honorary title, it’s a responsibility that calls for deep, day-to-day engagement. When board members live here full time, they breathe the same air, drive the same streets, and share the same concerns that shape our community’s well-being. Their daily presence means they see firsthand how our neighborhoods evolve and which initiatives spark excitement or require reevaluation.
Being here every morning, you notice the little things that might slip through an occasional weekend visit. You have coffee with neighbors, chat on your evening walk, and hear about concerns as they arise, not weeks after the fact. That immediacy transforms decision-making from reactive memos to proactive solutions.

Full-time directors build stronger relationships across every corner of our community. They’re not just names at the top of meeting minutes, they’re the friend who waves hello, the neighbor who asks about your day, and the advocate who rallies support for common goals. Trustees who live here become trusted stewards: they celebrate our wins, share our frustrations, and stand united in finding the best path forward. Contrast that with directors who only visit on occasional weekends. Their best intentions can be undermined by gaps in understanding. They rely on secondhand updates, miss the rhythm of seasonal changes, and may struggle to prioritize projects that affect homes on a daily basis. Their fingertips aren’t on the pulse of our community.

Key Benefits of Full-Time Resident Directors
• Real-time awareness of maintenance, safety, and quality-of-life issues
• Strong, trust-based relationships with homeowners and staff
• Enhanced accountability through daily visibility and approachability
• Proactive problem-solving rooted in lived experience
• A unified vision shaped by shared routines and local traditions

When electing or volunteering for our Board, let’s choose the leaders who are here through every sunrise and sunset--those who don’t just visit our community but call it home. Their full-time presence isn’t a luxury; it’s the cornerstone of responsive governance and a thriving neighborhood. As a former part-time resident, a former employee and now a full-time resident and volunteer I’m asking for your vote. Please consider voting for AMY PECK.