ocean city 2050

A community-led advocacy group committed to increasing transparency and trust in local government, promoting responsible growth, and preserving the unique character of Ocean City, New Jersey.

Latest From OC 2050: Letter to Supporters, 2/13/2026

Thank You Boardwalk Subcommittee

WE ARE GRATEFUL for the important first step toward a careful, data-driven process at last Saturday’s February 7 public meeting by the Boardwalk Subcommittee, which includes OC2050’s own Jim Kelly. The presentation showed that the Subcommittee is making real progress, and is committed to gathering relevant trends, benchmarks, and comparisons from credible sources in a way that can genuinely inform future decisions. (A link to the presentation can be found here.)….

For more on our takeaways from this meeting, please check out our latest blog post here. We encourage you to share any questions, challenges, or new information with Subcommittee Chair Dave Winslow, and Council members Jody Levchuk, and Sean Barnes, who are also on the Subcommittee. Their emails can be found here.

…(Read our full newsletter here)

WATCH FOR REHAB REVOTE AT FEB 19 COUNCIL MEETING

Rumors are circulating that the rehabilitation issue may return to City Council at the Feb 19 meeting! It’s important to show up, stay informed, and demonstrate continued community engagement in the process. If you’re able, please join in person, and bring friends and neighbors with you.

Details
February 19, 2026 @ 6pm
City Hall, 861 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, NJ

Highlights

Latest Newsletter

NOVEMBER 2025

  • Speak up! Respectfully say NO to a revote on rehabilitation designation

  • Say THANKS to council members supporting the current, approved, thoughtful, and transparent Master Plan

  • And more

Our Priorities

Good Governance

Transparency

Accountability

Public Engagement

Smart Processes

Fact-Based Policymaking

Elections & Reform

Responsible Growth

Long-Term Smart Planning

Family-Friendly Community

Economic Growth

Environmental Sustainability

Current Initiatives

A Master Plan

Supporting a holistic plan for Ocean City’s future.

independent Legal Guidance

Advocating for independent legal advice for City Council.

wise spending

Supporting financial responsibility.

boardwalk activation

Encouraging revitalization of the north end in 2026.

Term limits

Implementing term limits for elected officials.

Endorsing Progress

Backing smart, progress-forward candidates.