New Advocacy Group Announces Plans For Ocean City's Future
OCEAN CITY, NJ — A group of Ocean City residents have announced their plans for the city to remain a family-friendly destination for generations to come.The new advocacy organization, Ocean City 2050, was announced Monday in a news release "by a group of long-term Ocean City residents committed to preserving the city’s unique identity, promoting responsible growth, and advocating for transparency and accountability in local government."Though several members come from another Ocean City organization, Friends of OCNJ History & Culture, the news release states that Ocean City 2050's goal is to "drive long-term policy advocacy, ensuring the city remains well-governed, family-friendly, and vibrant, with a focus on transparency, accountability, and responsible decision-making.""Like many towns along the Jersey shore, Ocean City has experienced massive change, from evolving demographics, to significant housing cost increases, to environmental threats, all of which require sound government policy to ensure that growth does not erase the unique history and culture of our island," said Jim Kelly, a long-time resident and founding member of Ocean City 2050. "Strong advocacy is required to shape policies that will secure that future, rather than leaving them to a narrow group of special interests and perspectives."Founders say that the time is right for this organization, following what they call a "series of concerning local decisions.""Ocean City has recently witnessed events that highlight the need for stronger governance and broader community involvement," said Bill Merritt, another founding member. "The lack of leadership on the Boardwalk debate, the recent approval of a commercial marina in a small residential Glen Cove lagoon, the continued approval of massive duplexes with inadequate parking, and the failure to address the rising vacation costs for middle-class vacationers that is hurting our local economy, reflect a city that appears to have handed its rudder to special interests, rather than safeguarding its longstanding cultural identity."These are their core priorities, Ocean City 2050 said:Champion Good Governance & Transparency – Promote integrity and inclusiveness in local decision-making.Advocate for Fact-Based Planning – Push for an updated Master Plan that balances responsible development, historic preservation, and environmental sustainability while safeguarding Ocean City’s long-term cultural identity.Explore the Future of Entertainment – Ensure Ocean City remains a premier family-friendly destination by studying and advocating for new attractions that align with its identity.Engage with Local Leaders – Work with elected officials and candidates to keep Ocean City’s future a top priority.Hold Government Accountable – When necessary, pursue litigation to uphold the principles of good governance, preservation, and responsible planning.The article New Advocacy Group Announces Plans For Ocean City's Future appeared first on Ocean City, NJ Patch.
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